San Bao | An Oolong Story

[@RoystonAbernethy]

My friend @San-bao. I miss his company, tea and the beautiful island of Koh Samui. I've not been able to return to Koh Samui since 2012 and today have exchanged messages and voice notes with San-Bao. I wish him happiness, peace and good health and of course continued enjoyment and the adventures Oolong Tea has brought.

[@colewiebe]

One of the most inspiring tea stories I've seen. I was fortunate enough to watch it just as I began my own tea journey late in 2017. I'm sure I've watched this video thirty times. Gong fu tea brewing has become my daily quiet place, and Taiwanese oolongs are some of my favourites.

[@vinyleyezz]

This is an excellent documentary about Taiwan’s Oolong Tea! Great job!

[@dongocdiep2148]

Thank you for sharing a good documentary. I love oolong tea.

[@ig8542]

A very enjoyable, informative and peace sharing video. Beautiful. Thank you

[@jasmineandthebunnies4190]

Great to see you again through this video. Many fond memories from Samuii. Keep spreading joy through the tea.

[@muriellecurcio1494]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary. I have become very passionate about oolong tea, and this passion leads me to my daily tea ritual of brewing and drinking my tea. It is a joy to set aside time for this peaceful practice each day. I wish to learn where I can find teas to buy that are worthy of my acquired and evolving taste.

[@Smokdeel]

Thank you for beautiful tea journey 🖐🏻🤠🍵

[@Cratees]

Tea just enfolds life; it encompasses it all. A warm and inspiring story. Thank you for sharing this passion with us :)

[@hairgoddess143]

I am hoping you produce more videos!!! This was so informative. Thank you

[@AfandiSharose]

Beautiful video. Amazing work

[@stephanielaberge7393]

I really liked your way of life. The way you found a way to live and share your passion and your calm and peaceful vision. Greatings and keep enjoying the beautiful life that you live friend!

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you, it's within, and I can't stop this pull. Grateful for this path

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you, Danke Dir

[@WorldCitiZenRecords]

Still one of my favourite documentaries on tea culture 🙏🏾❤️

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you

[@Anthro777]

This documentary deserves way more views. Fabulous job!

[@ASChin]

Thanks so much!

[@vuecams6225]

Absolutely agree.

[@TheSanbao]

Anthropos Anthropos Thank you, I say if we would have added dogs and cats, millions would have watched. But slowly more people are watching it.

[@deirdredowney3888]

He has the best Oolong tea, and teapots. he's quite something!

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you. Big hugs San-bao

[@youssefhiggins.6945]

Beautiful documentary. I've been wanting to learn about oolong teas for a while because I didn't understand the different kinds coming out of Taiwan. But now, this video really gave me so much to learn about taiwanese oolong teas.

[@ASChin]

Many thanks for the kind words Youssef!

[@eddiemullon5236]

Great to meet you and thank you for the lovely tea and conversations

[@TheSanbao]

Dear Eddie, just today I found out through my sweetheart, that I actually can contact all those who left a comment here, you can also contact me through facebook = sanbao Veith there I have my teafriends site too. All the best and thank you for your kind words.

[@Annie-rn9lr]

Very inspiring San Bao and thanks for sharing this amazing introduction to Oolong at Kamalaya Koh Samui!

[@carolinehuisman503]

What a beautiful inspiring video 🤗🙏🏻

[@JuandeHaro]

we need more videos like this please!

[@deathtodeception9421]

Adam, this is a fantastic video. It would be great if you can upload more tea videos of your experience.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

So where could I get a good well rounded Oolong tea ???

[@charlesperez9976]

A fine video,a fine story. Oolong. I struggled with Oolong for a while,and this is why. Oolong is like Bonsai,it can be a difficult thing if one approaches it as a difficult thing! I lost many Bonsai,and brewed Oolong badly in the past for this very reason. But when I started to approach Oolong with a combination of understanding and instinct,it all came together! I am,by no means,a tea master,but I can now make a delightful Oolong. Many of us come from tea bag cultures,so the proper means of steeping takes practice,for sure!

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you

[@SonnyJoiner]

I really enjoyed this! Maybe some day I can experience the tea culture in Taiwan in person!

[@ASChin]

Thank you for the kind words Sonny.

[@MrJungtsai]

真好，看到有人喜愛茶，進而分享的心態來推廣茶道😀，不管你來自何方。

[@ASChin]

Thank you! Yes we love tea culture and enjoy spreading it to other parts of the world :)

[@habibtertawa]

Im from Indonesia. There so many camellia sinensis growth here, once baked styled oolong, but not as delicious as Taiwanese or Chinesee Oolong. Maybe the key is methods of processing.

[@KarlSebastion]

Fantastic introduction to Cha Tao and it's wonderful culture. What a gift. Thank you to San Bao and his friends.

[@ASChin]

Thank you Karl for the kind words!

[@TheSanbao]

Thank you, you ever wish to order, let me know, best in may and November, right after harvest I am there for a few weeks

[@hollyjoywoe]

Thi s was an incredible doc. So inspiring and relaxing to watch while I enjoy my high mountain oolong

[@ASChin]

Thank you for the kind words holly :)

[@miguel--rush]

Muy buen video..! Muchas gracias desde Argentina..!

[@ASChin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kevnotrite]

Beautiful story about your journey of tea. Watched it many times as I have started my journey. Aber ist Ausgezeichnet das Sie aus Deutschland kommst und so eine Auchwachenes bekommt hast. Hoeffentlich wedern wir ein mals ins Leben treffen.

[@coleensophie7570]

Ow iv been drinking tieguanyin oolong tea leaves since 2007 until now iv been drinkng this tea i love the aroma and its refreshing..

[@normanliao2467]

Thanks for the video....

[@timgordon3716]

thank you for sharing, well done video.

[@ASChin]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sj4dome]

beautiful story :)

[@ASChin]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@AhimSaah]

Beautiful inspiring video! I would like to try the tea from Master Xiu (don't know how to spell his name, the person Sanbao goes to meet after 5 years). Anybody knows how to find him and his teas?

[@TheSanbao]

Hi Ahim on 7th May I arrive in Taiwan, you wish to order tea and Teaware through myself, feel free to contact me. Either email, WhatsApp or Facebook. Greetings San-bao

[@TheSanbao]

You can contact me Whatsapp [phone]

[@vuecams6225]

Fantastic video Adam

[@artursarturs9783]

Love your video, brother! You have talent!...do you know where i can buy ooloong tea for good price?

[@ASChin]

Hello Arthurs! If you have access to facebook, please join San Bao's Tea Friends group, he'd love to either ship to you directly or point you in the right direction elsewhere. Best wishes and thanks for watching :)

[@artursarturs9783]

+A.S. Chin i can't find group...please add me Arturs Franks

[@TheSanbao]

Dear ArturSorry, just today through my sweetheart I found out, that I can connect with all those who left a comment, so yes you can get good tea's from Taiwan through myself, in May and November I am also there for three weeks, my email is [e-mail] facebook is sanbao Veith in there I have also my teafriends site, where you can scroll through pictures. My whatsapp = [phone]all the best, hope to hear from you soon

[@WardStroud]

I'd love to find that golden Lilly tea? Is there a link please....?/

[@ASChin]

Ward Stroud if you are on twitter DM me @adamschin and I'll send you some info

[@WardStroud]

A.S. Chin my friend I am not on twitter but I would be honored to connect via Facebook? Please friend me - ward Jene stroud - I think you will find me an interesting friend :) Im an accomplished artist, musician and I love tea :)

[@TheSanbao]

Dear WardYou can contact me via Facebook, best is also on my teafriends site, then you can scroll through pictures, more news as soon I hear from you, Lots of tea to you.Greetings San-bao

[@TheSanbao]

Dear Ward, as just today I found out that I can comment and connect with people who left a comment, well here I am, as I fly to Taiwan next Wednesday for 4 days, I can send golden lily to wherever you live. my details you find above, or I copy them and send them to you. all the best and many cups of tea to you.

[@angusgus123]

Nice video, but the claim that higher altitude oolongs are by definition better is not true. This is currently the prevailing view among many oolong drinkers, but this is a fad, rather than a fact. In reality, some of the finest oolongs are from low altitudes. For example, Dongfang Meiren is one of the greatest oolongs, and the best comes from its original region, around Emei and Beipu, at altitudes of 300m - 700m. Similarly, a good Dong Ding oolong (mentioned in the video) can readily match the high mountain teas from Li Shan or Ali Shan. This is in part because of the Dong Ding producers' mastery of baking techniques. There are many factors involved in the creation of a fine oolong, and altitude is only one of them. The nuclear green high mountain oolong teas that are currently in fashion will not be in fashion forever. I'd sooner drink charcoal-baked Dong Ding oolong or fine Dongfang Meiren than the more popular modern high mountain oolongs.

[@ASChin]

Great comment Angus. This is how oolong enthusiasts learn more about the tea that they love!

[@habibtertawa]

im agree with you, higher altitude growth tea not guarantee higher quality, but method of process that seal in secret

[@thomastong5006]

how can i contact him ..... I wish to purchase some teapots directly from him.

[@ASChin]

San Bao is selling via his "Teafriends" Facebook public group. Feel free to join and message him!

[@thomastong5006]

Thank you so much

[@thomastong5006]

i can't find it

[@ASChin]

facebook.com/groups/150184958473696/

[@TheSanbao]

Dear Thomas, so sorry, only ( hahahaha ) today I found out how to reply to the comments here, through my wife.best is in May and November when I am there for a few weeks, as then I put all pictures up, from the treasures I find there. You can meanwhile scroll through my teafriends site within Facebook, under sanbao Veith you should find me. meanwhile the very best to you, Greetings San-bao the oolong tea ambassador

[@CHIMENADIR]

Dear Sanbao if you are still in Thailand can you contact me please?🙏🏻

[@TheSanbao]

Hi Nadir, I am in Taiwan right now, sorry, only now I saw your question, my link is right at the documentary. You can also contact me via WhatsApp [phone] Greetings San-bao

[@TheSanbao]

Sorry, so rarely i check through the comments. My apologies Whatsapp is [phone] Facebook teafriends

[@ashwinsunshine2782]

Buddha Bless

[@shanpottery]

For the oolong tea, the higher altitudes the better quality is not quite correct. The fact is the high altitudes Taiwanese tea quality is getting worse.

[@ASChin]

Thank you for your comment Stephen. I will pass along word to the documentary participants.

[@TheSanbao]

Dear Stephen, it depends on the suppliers, I am lucky , I work with small farmers, and their quality since the last 10 years stayed the same, and I am very happy, so are my long term clients too. master Huang's Dong Ding is just great too.

[@wu-wei2229]

Nice! Thanks!