Visiting a CRAZY HOT Binchotan Charcoal Kiln for Fuel to Make Oolong Tea
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Binchotan charcoal from the Kishu region (of which Ryujinmura is part of) is used in high-end restaurants all around Japan because it burns at a high, constant heat without smoking or releasing lots of carbon monoxide unlike normal charcoal. I visit Mr Shibata, who lives in the southern part of the village, and get from him some charcoal to fire my oolong tea.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Right to the furnace
01:14 Difference between binchotan and regular charcoal
01:59 Binchotan charcoal making process
03:14 Tools Mr Shibata uses to harvest wood for charcoal
03:44 Starting a fire to light the binchotan
04:53 Moving the binchotan to the irori fireplace
05:13 Steaming the oolong tea
06:52 Advice from Othniel over the phone
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The 92 year old father still helping out is very heart warming. He moves slowly but with the confidence of an old expert.
Well…as usual, the Japanese take it to another level of care and refinement
Thanks for sharing this tradition of making binchotan charcoal. Again another great way of promoting local businesses and traditions.
You’re welcome! We’re going to use the binchotan to grill food with at Ryunohara Shokudo.
Drinking tea in the farmhouse looks so relaxing! And I love the camerawork at the kiln.
It is relaxing! We will have lots of tea when you come.
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate you showing the process . Little places like that are the best . Thank you!
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
It’s worth the cost! This is truly the best charcoal for yakatori!
I'm here after reading Sumiyaki Monogatari. and i gotta say; man these japanese, they will turn everything in an art by trying hard to figure out every single detail of any craft. and i cant but respect that.
That sounds like an interesting manga!
@@Ryunohara it's a very good one, and is in fact a manga adaptation (in realistic style) of an autobiographical book of a charcoal maker that takes place in 1950s i think. Highly recommended.
I've been using pok pok and charblox to great success in the US. It burns very hot and very long as well. I do plan on picking up some bincho.
The really dense stuff takes forever to get lit, but burns for hours at very high heat.
Thank you for sharing 😊👍
And thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you 👍👊🤙
Thanks for watching!
I make charcoal for a living in the UK. I find this very interesting 🤙
I should try to make some charcoal. Thanks for sharing the video, keep on grilling.
Go for it!
U r having the best things all around you!! The charcoal.... washi... tea.. OMG...The kiln!!! And, smells liked CRAB?! 🤪😂😂🤟🏽👍👍
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@@Ryunohara I can't believe haha charcoals turn into activate charcoal burn at 800-1000 degree Celsius that very hot. Can, see fiery red ablaze heating up & rapid cooling it will cool down after somewhat days ahah.