EXTRAVAGANT TASTING SESSION - 70’ and 80’s Liu Bao

[@yoonmengloh3072]

By far the most substantial review I have seen about Liu Bao Cha coming from our western enthusiasts... Research from Don is spot on and shows that he is truly knowledgeable about the tea's history and appreciation. He also accurately describes the experience of having the tea, especially putting more emphasis on the senses above simply the taste, and its effects on the body, which is what vintage Liu Bao is most valued for.

[@rayeaglenz]

Wow! Lovely to see you both so happy, and interesting TEA 😊

[@keithjames7709]

Hey Celine, if you find that your current grip is scorching your fingers too often, try the burger/stack grip with the thumb on top and saucer underneath. I know Don’s not a fan, but it’s my go to grip as I suffer from dupuytrens and the Meileaf gaiwans are very stable. I have never scorched the palm of my hand using this grip.

[@karmesindryade]

I always loved tea (mostly Japanese greens) but since I found MeiLeaf (completely by accident) I have learnt so much more about tea and opened my mind to types of tea which I never really considered before (like PuErh and Oolong). Thank you so much Celine and Don for your amazing videos - your enthusiasm and love for tea is amazing and makes me want to learn more - and of course enjoy more of the good stuff. Hopefully there will be no problems with tax next year when the UK-EU "special" customs treatment will be finished. Anyway - keep on with your spirit and let us enjoy the beauty of good tea - especially now during these dark days... Hugs&Kisses

[@jeanskyv926]

I recently tasted a 2008 Liu Bao and it was really good. The Liu Bao 1988 must really be amazing. I put it on my list.

[@seabreezy3368]

You two are so funny. Did we just watch you get tea drunk? Now, I was aghast at the dumping of the first cleaning brew. In a tea aged like this, the first brew must have contained that first few aromatic notes. The aged cheese. You threw it away! Oh, noooo.

[@ninadiamant8937]

Love this channel!

[@joshuathompson4242]

Hi Don! Just letting you know that in your ‘about’ section, you have spelt ‘post-fermented’ as ‘prost-fermented’.

[@Cratees]

Hahaha how charitable

[@reubenk1615]

I wish I could have them all. Not a good year to say the least

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Why? Best year to drink tea imo

[@reubenk1615]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Any time is tea time for sure but my income has been affected by these darn lockdowns so I can't just splurge. I accept donations, hint hint. Are you a doner? Some humor...

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@reubenk1615 I've been there man. You'll come back stronger. I've been stationed in Korea, haven't ordered any tea from them. Even though I have a U.S. APO Box here. Any tea recommendations from them? The teas I drink most are senchas that taste peaty and grassy, and matcha. Sometimes pu-erh.

[@LL-bl8hd]

Glencairn as teaware... I like it!

[@MayWong]

I want that basket!

[@JohnnyLightningYoutube]

Beautiful video! You two are awesome! I think I'd personally like a lighter fermentation myself, then again I have a old soul!

[@larrytischler570]

The 70's tea is so beautifully dark.

[@Tony55548]

Well, it remembers the Cultural Revolution. haha. Sorry.

[@supersonicyou]

Hey, thank you for the video! Can I ask, what company makes the shirts that Don is always wearing?

[@michaelkartman3543]

Tea in a Glencairn? Usually i put whiskey in mine, but I may have to try tea next time (:

[@sierrarae3660]

Don, how do I avoid getting leaf everywhere during a gong fu session, if the picking is very fine and small leaves?

[@DrinkWater713]

Pour a little bit slower, making the opening between the cup and lid of the gaiwan smaller. Also, use a strainer. I personally don't like using a strainer; what I do is that I pour the tea into a gong dao bei, so, if any leaf comes along it doesn't go directly into the cup and can be easily discarded.

[@spartancticonsultoriait6356]

Jaja bro, just let her to drink it, she seems to be afraid of making you mad if she drinks a little bit more.

[@gediminaskontrimas7992]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@rivenmain2175]

mooncakes are made with lotus seed and sweet beans if im not wrong

[@Liziyi-h9k]

I own a tea garden of liubao tea, so i can offer the best liubao tea.

[@MeiLeaf]

email us and we can taste your tea!

[@YushangChen]

Don, you talk, talk and talk, then the tea gone.

[@tangalooma7257]

The 70’s worked better with a western style brew rather than Gong Fu for me. It was a little bland in small doses, but beautiful in a larger longer brew.

[@tangalooma7257]

Though I don’t think I’ll be purchasing any more. It’s not worth the £70 price tag. I’ll stick with the gorgeous milk float and fig dipper. Much preferred.

[@wheelchairboy88]

You two look like you're drinking a fine aged whisky and not a tea.

[@onixxx1984]

Was the 70s for sale?

[@chrisladouceur4093]

Yep. Sold out now. Went fast. I wish I had the budget for it, had to grab the 88 though

[@naylasanchez2946]

Por favor la traducción en español. Muchas gracias

[@MichaelShuttleworthMusic]

It’s weird to think that the ‘88 is as old as I am!

[@lilndnfeather]

Same that’s why I bought it. I’m going to drink some and save some to age along with me.

[@northdwarf]

👍

[@TestMee]

Stop it Don. You really have to stop..... I can't bare it any longer. My wish list .... its getting to long......noooooooo