Scoring a RANDOM Tea Cake from my cupboards. RATING RANDOM TEA #1

[@janiepereira940]

I'm really invested in this journey of Adrian looking for the ultimate Duanni teapot

[@bodannoos3750]

been waiting for a video like this ever since I started following this channel. And shoutout to adrian and George, amazing people, super helpful (maybe they remember me as they guy that bought almost half the teahouse's stock). I travel to London to visit the teahouse and they made the visit worth it.

[@JohnSmith-j2j]

Mbn

[@angelaschrag1729]

Wow, your tea cake pantry is so beautiful! What I would give to be able to look through all the tea pots and teas. I would call this “shrouded viper”. It really jumped out of that cabinet and had been hiding all these years.

[@corrinajones1405]

As I’m a night owl I’d love to see this called “Night Owl Chatterbox” - particularly since Don mentioned that he’d could see this being chatty and a late-nighter!

[@666aron]

I really loved this random tasting. And just for this event I took out my last sample of a 16y old aged Mi Lan Xiang that a kind stranger sent me on the internet. I love this selfless communiTea around tea. The only down side is that where I'm living, the tea culture is basically zero (or below that). No proper tea houses, no groups to make a face-to-face tea tasting/gathering. Sometimes I bring a cake or two and give tasters to my colleagues, but I could not bring anyone to the "dark side".

[@erinf.7937]

It was so nice to see you including teaheads from the shop in your videos again. Thank you for including Adrian and George. Looking forward to more treasure hunts from your tea stash.

[@jeremiahsweeney6577]

Transmuted Bean, for the vanilla, fruit, nuts, and meadow herb notes up front becoming cocoa on the finish! Remnant Opportunity after losing the chance to buy more (but you still got to try it!) and for Adrian realizing what he missed out on with the tea pot! XD Dark Winding Garden for the complexity and variety of flavors and the way its body improves as you get deeper into the "garden." Floating Jungle Rendezvous for the similarities to the other PuErh mentioned.

[@Palpatine4Senate]

"Huang se year" Once a year, but with a cheeky nod to the yellow cups, teapot, and box the cake was in!

[@ericsimon8906]

Just like any good wine, one can spot it is one by how long the tasye or the smell lingers in the mouth ... Its consistency ! good to see you lads !!!!

[@mickaelliparimayer]

Thank you guys for the video! Name suggestion: "The Shu-per warrior" or "The effervescent brownie"!

[@SaltySnakeFarm]

I am in love with Playground Rendezvous so I am sure this tea is fantastic, maybe Cosmic Cocoa Confection? Keep up the great videos and outstanding teas Don and the rest of Mei Leaf!

[@willygrose8364]

the tea should be named Parma Violet Cream. Love the video guys

[@Van0787]

This was a great video. Please do more in the future. I have very little Puerh experience, so these kinds of videos keep me wanting to try more Puerh since I've only had one. Excited to try the Juice Journo that was delivered today.

[@charlesperez9976]

A great session,I am totally and happily jealous! I would call this “Ripe 8.5”,because it reflects on you guys’ assessment,and is fun to say.

[@ef7717]

This tea should be called Late Night Tube Journey. P.S. I absolutely love Nut Charmer

[@willygrose8364]

Nut Charmer has the most authentic earthy smell, fills me with joy

[@PiratesDockingSix]

Yesterday i thought i had too much tea, today i know i just need a bigger closet. I would call the tea "Forgotten Longing".

[@Jan_Johny]

I definitely want to see more videos like that, interesting think would also be picking some tea to match with some movie, book or music... something like that or other way around. I would also be interested in comparing physical effect of different tea types and why is that.

[@wolkensaft]

Well, I haven't tasted it, but I'd call it WONDROUS EASTER BUNNY, simply because it was such an unexpected surprise (in several respects: from a stash of unknown teas, hidden in a cupboard, ripe instead of raw, exceptionally delicious) and came right in time for easter.

[@annathy]

The tea should be called “Enigmatic Chatter” and yes, more videos like this please.

[@kaurmath7972]

This tea feels like "Sequestered Sepia" - A hidden gem with leaves in a varied range of brown tones, and a profile that described a moment. Great video. Good to shine a spotlight on the teahouse team!

[@ericsimon8906]

That is a funny one !

[@kimberleyskyusu]

The everlasting gob stopper 😂 because it held up to so many steeps 😂

[@wendyrual7179]

What a great video!....loved seeing the faces of George & Adrian smelling & having their 1st taste of the tea 👍💜......'ripe buddies'

[@ongoingmartin]

35:09 - Maduro 2006 is an absolute stonker of a tea! So happy I've still got a stash of that.

[@NayNay-zm5ln]

Nooooo wayyyyyyyy!!!!! Be still my heart!!!!💕💕💕What a collection!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

[@stephenpepper1790]

Hey, Don. Have you done a video on the philosophies of tea energy? That's something I would love to hear your input on.

[@beth.7]

Yes, absolutely. I second that!

[@OCteahead]

Wow, that tea stash! I was so chuffed with my piddly 30 or so cakes…great video! 🌱🥃🌱

[@super60sand70s]

Three Guys Chillin' would be a great name.

[@xplijiro]

What a great video ... the tea collection 🥰 I think that tea should be called Unexpected Friend

[@prcr]

This was one of the most exciting Mei Leaf videos to watch, ever. Lots of good fun. I hope you'll do more like these!

[@mattporter6624]

It's really nice seeing other personalities on the channel. George and Adrian are great! Please do more videos like this. Even if the teas are duds, it still produces good content.

[@mrjovoxo]

“Playground floamad” definitely

[@cyanyeti1556]

I've always wanted to see your personal collection after hearing snippets from various videos. Just amazing

[@wandagrayson646]

I think it should be called Dreams because it sounds like this tea is what dreams are made of. I really enjoyed this video. You guys are so much fun together!

[@MrPiejko]

really want that duanni... shouldn't have slept on it when it came back in stock

[@OldTeaHead]

Would Celine be willing to take on a poster project showing map of tea production regions and mountains? I would so so love to have a high quality map that shows regions with a listing of cultivars and regional production methods/specialties. I have searched hard for a good tea map but all are lacking in some way. With Don's knowledge and Celine's talent I would love to have something large I could frame and hang. I am sure many would buy a poster like that. A second poster with clay and porcelain brewing vessels and their locations would make a great match as well. I know I personally would buy multiple copies of each for myself and as gifts. 🙏🙏🙏

[@truffleknight1303]

I think a good name for this tea would be "suprise party" because it was an unexpected but amazing experience

[@grzegi]

You should call it Meh-Stellar... you pick it up from your "meh" cupboard and it surprises you to the point, where you regret you only have a ONE WHOLE CAKE because it's THE Tea you wanna drink from now on... ;)

[@beth.7]

Loved to see George and Adrian in a tasting vid again. These impromptu sessions are my favourites. - I think the signature animal of this shu should be a Golden Hamster, because of the tiny, golden pickings. (And all the other allusions to Gold in this video. ) Names could be: Hidden Horus or Shangrila Baby, because it is precious, but forgotten and almost lost in it’s hiding place. A slightly less reverent name would be Mellifluous Moppet, since it had this soft, golden, baby leaves and the creamy liquor.

[@davidstratz1163]

OK... Mindblowing. And my english is not that good. But here is the story: I woke up, it's snowing outside 🌨️ Since I'm so in love with shou (and tea in general) I thought it's a good time for a session with jungle starlet and finally find the time to give some tasting notes on the webside... all of a sudden this video pops up! this mornig was just delightful and all fit together. So thanks so much. ❤️ Now theres a chance to try some!? 🤯🤤😂 I must stop myself from thinking too much and since I haven't tried it myself I can only choose a name by the feeling I had, watching this video. So I choose "golden bliss" 💫 And i'll explain why: first I wanted to choose some color in the Name because you three guys were so colorful in clothing, chatting, teaware, laughing and having fun. But I choose gold because the tea Looks so great golden light. As Don himself said. Then I wanted to connect the Word "round" because the tea was so round and nice as you said, but most of all because it was so nice watching you in your little round, sitting together. More fitting then was the word "bliss" because that's what it was for me, sitting here, having a great relaxed comforting morning (till afternoon) and a lot of fun. So thanks again for this beautyful moment 😘 Edit: Oh you said there are more names possible 😂 So maybe "golden mornig" And refering to your statement of tasting... "cream dream" 😂 "The one hour ride" ....because you would drive it to get it😂😂😂 Oh god... don't get me started 🤣

[@ben9689]

Id love to try this tea and id call it "midnight assembly"

[@kro8592]

"Temporal Swimmer" Pictured with a coelacanth. Top notch collection, great company, brilliant tea.

[@valla3748]

coming out party (hiding in the closet, pretending to be a raw, but when being honest with itself it was actually a ripe all along)

[@beth.7]

😂

[@corrinajones1405]

“Shu-Mei the Cake” a pun for show me the cake!

[@mathj]

'I only bother r̶a̶w̶ ripe now' would be a great name, tho it's only a corrected citation from George ^^

[@adamscheuring4681]

Probably the best tea video I have ever seen

[@nicoleshaffer172]

I would love to see Morea sessions like this l And I really love your tea and teaware collection l

[@ts371]

This was a great video. I would name this tea "Box of Chocolates" One because everyone seemed to agree to a nice milky cocoa texture and flavor, and also because "You never know what you're gonna get" 😉

[@AmazinFireMan]

Amazing was a good description of your enjoyment! Well done.

[@Grayson.P]

name for the tea: Cuttlefish's Treasure Map or Cuttlefish's Treasure Trove With 8 being considered a lucky number, and sometimes being associated with prosperity. you all gave the tea a score of 8.4, and 8.5, also the tea was "buried" and hidden among other teas. also cuttlefish have 8 arms (to keep with the evocative "8" score). Would definitely watch more videos like this. whether unknown, or known, more casual tea sessions and reviews.

[@Andrew_ATC]

I would call it "Chancing Upon". It's unexpected, joyous, and also significant in the way that it leaves its influences for your future tea journey.

[@jonathanseaman-cwik2123]

Title of the Tea "The Pirouetting Hermit"

[@_Brohan]

this was a lot of fun to watch! i'm still a bit unsure on ripes, the one i've had was... not so good to my taste, but this makes me want to give more samples a go!

[@SpencerTheTerrible]

For a name, I'll suggest "LUCKY #8" since you chose it by complete happenstance (you didn't even want a ripe!) and all felt it was an amazing 8.x out of 10. Would love more videos like this, but y'all have got to be kinder to Adrian!

[@corrinajones1405]

“D.G.A. Shu-per Du-puerh” (Don George Adrian)

[@Tay-no8ci]

Down the Rabbit Hole is one name.

[@Aquariusdelamar]

Every time I see that palace lantern teapot, I regret not buying it when I had the chance. It's so perfect it makes my heart hurt to look at it.

[@Aquariusdelamar]

If there's ever a chance to bring it back, please PLEASE do so. It's wonderful.

[@TheDireWookie]

Great video guys, looked like great fun and an interesting experience.

[@michaelkartman3543]

Love the passion and enthusiasm. You should definitely bring these boys back on another time!

[@PapiQaz]

New to the channel. I've been looking at Turkish/Iranian tea videos and was recommended the channel and here we are. Love the channel and the content guys. Would love to try some after hearing them comments - how about "The Queen of cream"

[@GiadaM17]

Lovely video as always and great company for this gray Saturday. About the name I'll go with Cocoa Somnia, Somnia (dreams) being the sons of Somnus. Thank you for the chance! Fingers crossed!

[@inta98]

Good video, loving the glimpse into your stash cupboards! How about 'pandora's surprise' based on the pandora's box Greek mythology and how you have many surprises hidden in your pandora's box ready to be unleashed on humanity!😉

[@keeganadonis]

you should call it. april fools. the nut charmer is delicious! but my dailys are amber gaba and jade arrow! from NZ

[@BryanCheong]

Somebody get Adrian his duanni teapot

[@samanthagrant3683]

Wow, what a fun look into your personal collection! As for the name, what about Chocolate Cupboard Pie!

[@pkubek1]

Great video! Love the team work!

[@babs_olutely]

"Hidden Treasure" would be fun, as you dug it from the depths of the cupboards!

[@tea.andagoodbook]

We love the enthusiasm!

[@Chelsiukas]

You've had such a great session! How about Mystery Melange (MM)?

[@jennawhitecloud5680]

Ok that was super fun! More of that! My entry: “unshakable delight”

[@robbielowe7837]

This tea will be called, “Forbidden Energy”

[@valla3748]

smooth gossip (smooth and talkative)

[@marshallwoods6160]

Fuzzy Friendship. The Cusp. The Finding Space.

[@mihahaas6420]

'Stingy Hoarder' 2013, Ripe PuErh.

[@SirSplosher]

This tea should be called Frogly Chomper

[@super60sand70s]

You guys are having so much fun I wish I could join you.

[@lynndarnton7998]

Cozy Cupboard Comfort

[@cheyneturbyfill4727]

Such a fun video to watch, so what was the winning name? The way you describe the deep dark umph I thought you guys inspired the name “Jungle Flomad” when the Cha Zui kicked in…. That or “Extrinsic Stowaway” I’d like to see the artwork Celine could come up with a funky name like that! Hope you do another such video in the near future Cheers from Roan Mountain USA!

[@janemarriott3389]

I like these guys! This was great.

[@samivayajd]

This was so fun to watch!

[@Surviving65]

Maduro is still my #1 as well. Maybe Fizzy Secret?

[@sarahthomas4222]

I'm very curious what the tea is called. Any update?

[@gagemorris4050]

I think we should call at “Midnight Serenade”

[@user-mp8tm1yi5f]

“Everyday Daydream” since you want to drink it everyday but can’t

[@leaslovescurry]

George’s dream Or Georgie Porgie PUERH and pie

[@PujDK]

Just after covid, taste is still partialy gone. Why am I watching this. Why am I torturing myself? (while drinking overbrewed oolong to be able to taste at least some tea)

[@beth.7]

Yeah, I remember that time. 😢You have my sympathies. - But it’ll return. ✌️🤞

[@alonperlmuter5328]

Even with 100 lifetimes, you could never finish the amount of tea you have stored over there

[@Yeetus1337]

Name ideas-- 1. Serendipity -- 2. Anonymous All-Star -- 3. Lottery Winner

[@benmoore7946]

Volcano Hopper: the artwork is a frog jumping over lava.

[@AZor19able]

I think a good name would be "leaf-a-PuErh for George"

[@Acquavallo]

George is baaaack!!!

[@From_the_mil]

I would call it “Midnight Rider”

[@Arcsace]

Since you didn't expected it I think a good name is "undercover agent"

[@From_the_mil]

I would call it “Night Rider”

[@dankazda6130]

This tea shall be called Detritus Fizz!

[@blakedouglass6542]

MORE OF THESE!!!

[@TastyVidVault]

I would name it “stale luscious treasure” as it was stored away for long

[@amandarhodes763]

The nut milk flomad

[@lynndarnton7998]

Cocoa Cwtch (you'll have to look up the meaning of the Welsh word 'cwtch' - there's no direct English translation)

[@tonyskinner871]

This was a fun video! Would love to see more like it Name: 8’s Are Wild

[@tahl112]

"Herbalist Olympiad" - a Forrest Gump type running through the mountains of Yunnan to bring light-touch, just in time herbal relief to ailing tea farmers.