THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TASTING! A Wild Session with 'Tumbling Forest' White Tea

[@Yeetus1337]

I really like this format. Even if the people blind tasting it come up with slightly different notes, I think that illustrates the complexity of tea. It's nice to see.

[@MeiLeaf]

Yes we will do more like this

[@DemonTom]

Agreed! There is nothing like enjoying a good session with friends, and I think this video really illustrates why.

[@Christiextvdfan1]

I'm just being cozy on a sofa, curing my flu and watching you guys getting wasted over some intriguing tea. Can't think of anything better right now. After seeing Sam at the teahouse, it was so nice to see he is such a sunshine irl too ☺

[@mattporter6624]

I know these videos are more complicated to create, but I very much look forward to watching when I see multiple people on the thumbnail. This isn't to say I don't appreciate Don's solo videos. It's just a nice change of pace. Having these once every 4-6 weeks would be amazing!

[@ConstanceMcCabe-e3n]

“If you’re ever in London…” We were, so we did! What a great tea experience! Sam inquired about our likes and dislikes and recommended several teas we had not previously tried during the two hours we were there! Of course, we found both teas and teaware we loved! Thank you, Sam, for a truly memorable Mei Leaf experience!

[@andrewshippy6623]

I'd love to have a session with Sam. He projects such fascinating energy.

[@AhimSaah]

Just came back home from the gym, cooked lunch, now relaxing on the couch watching you guys. MAybe I'll start a session with one of the whites later on.

[@mrijaty3994]

Watching this for the second time now - with my new cake! It was Adrian that sold me on this. I love his perspectives. Love watching the trio as well! So sipping as you go, I go!

[@moniquenuijten8590]

drinking some Ball-Pit Tycoon while watching this tasting session; nice to see you all.

[@adamsvetlik6636]

I love this semi-blind tasting format. :)

[@Catweazzle]

Omg Sam, you looked wasted by the end. For me, that alone was enough for me to want some of that Tumbling Forest. Catweazzle (Narrowboat Roof Tea) 😊🏴‍☠️☕️🙏🏼

[@beth.7]

Hi Sam! I'm a day late coming back from a party in Cologne, and I couldn't wait to sit down and watch this newest video after I saw on the thumnail, that you and Adrian would be in it. It's always such a treat to watch Don drinking and discussing tea with any of you people from the teahouse. The Yunnan White definitely sounds a treat as well. I'm following with Pear Cloud and now I feel as if I had been watching a Wednesday Live that I missed. Thanks so much for asking! Loved to read the comments on this one.

[@DemonTom]

Yong De and Yiwu is a very exciting pairing, because it makes sense. In my own experience, the Yong De terroir is lively and rounded. Yiwu has more of the softer, fruitier notes and that ties this entire tea together. I can't wait to grab a tong, because Yong De teas age beautifully.

[@mairisbaculis-trescilovs4392]

In a new apartment, having an evening session of MeiLeaf Houjicha and cleaning up in the background :D

[@andrewshippy6623]

I love the group sessions to hear a variety of tasting notes. I'm so excited to get another Yunnan white. I've ordered a couple for drinking now and a tong to put up in my humid storage.

[@MeiLeaf]

Nice - you are set up with a treasure trove of teas

[@andreas2410]

My favourite is Flower Crane. The cherry candy Bomb !

[@JoeyTR]

I know I haven’t tried it yet but I hope the series doesn’t stray too far from the previous iterations. I liked it for its differences vs the other white teas, and preferred the iterations like peony chirps and floating lotus that I felt had the more intense herb/spice florals alongside raspberry-esque milk tea flavours!

[@beth.7]

It actually sounds a bit like all of them rolled into one, don’t you think? 😃 With emphasis on Flower Crane and Peony Chirps.

[@JoeyTR]

@@beth.7From the website it does seem to be the case but I’ll find out when I try it! My impression from the video is that it will be a technically better experience with broader tasting notes, though I want an iteration which focuses on the notes which made the series feel unique vs its peers. I think puerhs or the Jade star series would be more my go to when in the mood for a broad and varied journey of a session with more forestyness and depth

[@beth.7]

@@JoeyTR I know what you mean; I feel similarly about the Fuding Shou Mei Series. With the whites from Yunnan I actually look forward to variations and experiment. - But, that said, I do dread the day when I’ll be out of Peony Chirps.

[@andrewshippy6623]

​@@beth.7I would love the chance to taste the one that started it all. I was blown away with Feather Maiden and really enjoyed Floating Lotus. I'm excited to try this newest one. I almost always love Don's selections but there's almost something too safe with choosing a Yiwu tea. I love the finds from off the beaten path like two favorite varieties outside white (forest jam and luxe frontier)!!!

[@beth.7]

@@andrewshippy6623 Oh yes - Forest Jam and especially Luxe Frontier are absolute tops! Love them too. Although I wonder whether it's all due to their experimental/crossover origin or whether it's more that they are very good teas that have been masterfully produced; especially Luxe Frontier. That one is a real luxury to drink. - Btw, very early on after I discovered pressed teas I bought a whole cake of a Yiwu ripe (not from Mei Leaf) and it was the viles thing I've ever tasted. Everbody else had been raving about it; so I guess I got a dud that had been stored badly. But still, origin is no safeguard. 😉

[@gregmonk9037]

Weekend chill, a nice rustic mao jian green today.

[@jang.1185]

Hello! 😊 I'm fine. Drinking some Sichuan 2024 Laochuan Hongmei - Red eyebrows. Thick body, sweet taste and it has a bit crazy and wild character. Oh - fruity... Just a great tea. Another aroma - roasted nuts! I'm drinking it in different setup and the tea surprises me again.

[@newperspective5918]

Sitting on the train home after meeting one of my best friends for many hours. Very tired, but satisfied 😌. Would love to brew some tea when I get home but I am afraid I won't be able to sleep then. Got so sensitive to caffeine these days 😢.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

About 5am in Los Angeles, and I'm on JS8 at the moment.

[@TheMarcmean]

Cooking a big pot of greens and red beans while sipping my homemade version of Teavana's Mind & Body.

[@Colectionarul]

I am definitely more skeptical with my tasting notes then those two hahaha. I can see it in my eyes when they say tasting notes :D

[@davidstratz1163]

Sitting here, drinking an Thai red oolong and just like to watch and maybe find some educational moment, which are usually always the case.

[@shamardaniel4819]

Life has a for the (first time this year) seemed to develop a steady rhythm over here. Nearly outta tea so I’m in a bit of a fast, especially with tomorrow’s early shift. I’ll just get the tea feel through the screen and eat some chocolate. thx😆

[@mojmirmykiska5588]

Thanks for the vid. During it, I am enjoying one of my favorite oolongs from Barma. Such an interesting tea that is changing taste with every infusion. :)

[@naurnootnoot]

Drinking a nondescript fujian clouds & mist on my way to work 6:57

[@bobhove6119]

I’m drinking seven village Yusuf while watching this

[@NayNay-zm5ln]

Heyyyyy……where is George?💕

[@Aiden_Graham]

Just to confirm, is this tea part of the flower crane series? 😁

[@MeiLeaf]

Yes

[@pro100kryto]

Don, you've made a mistake in the link, please fix it

[@Adonisacademy_afiliate]

Mai Lear . Fom 😂

[@Adonisacademy_afiliate]

Fix the link please 🙏

[@MeiLeaf]

Done

[@ektran4205]

yeast extract

[@joeybidner]

Simple dreams was such a green colored cake. I think that was them trying to put on a good poker face knowing exactly what it was before shooting hahaha. Bring back the solo 10 step tasting videos!! I could not sit through this one. Skipped to the end to hear the scope

[@TheMutley]

The Pu'boys, or at least one of them, should have been reviewing the recent PuErh teas as they have been touted as the experts on that style.. This white tea is surely the wrong tea for a Pu'boy reviewer.

[@newperspective5918]

"I'll get married for you" that was soo sweet 🥹

[@geraldmatthewwebb4538]

@MeiLeaf. the link to the featured tea is wrong

[@MeiLeaf]

Thanks.

[@geraldmatthewwebb4538]

@@MeiLeaf I really enjoyed the group tea tasting format. Sam and Adrian are always fun to watch and the three of you have good video chemistry. And the cover for the tea is super! Give the designer a raise!