Brewing Oolong Tea
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- Опубліковано 7 гру 2015
- Watch this video to see a step-by-step demonstration of how to brew, and fully enjoy, the complex Oolong tea like a TEA GURU!
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I don't know why but it made me happy to see that little fish being bathed in warm water !
Well ... I've been a UA-camr for many years ... and I can't say I've ever enjoyed a simple, little video any more than this. You made me smile and feel good. Thank you ... Chadwick
Wow cheers Chadwick, we appreciate your comment and I am happy that you enjoyed the video.
Normal people: ok cool
People who have seen grand blue:
*90%* *vodka* *10%* *whiskey*
Hahahah😂
100% spiritus XD
ASMR + tea. So good
The faint smile after the first taste was wonderful.
You convinced me to brew tea right instead of using tea bags. Thanks :)
The tiny cracks on the ceramic fish and the cup are so cool. It add genuinity and some special something with character to it.
"forget everything except the cup". I love it.
I love this video. I'm not much a tea drinker, found some loose leaf oolong that I got as a gift a bit ago, wanted to see a good way to brew it. Your video was simple, short, sweet, and humorous. You didn't waste our time talking about the damn tea, just told us how you brew it! Thanks!
thank you very much for actually showing how to make oolong tea and not rambling on (or at all) about irrelevant nonsense. a breath of fresh air. liked. god bless
This is the best video of yours that I have seen. I loved the silence. Please do more of these.
*puts in headphones to be productive and clean while listening to awesome Don commentary, end up choosing one video with no audio, then realize just sound of preparation will be good enough to get going, adds it to save later*
Love the variety of videos this channel has!
This is so nice! Please do more of these! It’s so relaxing
There is something very satisfying about just the sounds generated i the brewing process :)
It's called ASMR, if you don't know it yet :-)
Very enjoyable video, thank you Don . I am in my mid 50s and I have learned so much and enjoy the brewing process almost as much as drinking the tea. Thank you for your enlightening videos and your calm demeanor.
As of the date of this comment: I love how you got zero dislikes. It's hard to be critical of pure visual example. BTW - Oolongs are my daily drinker teas. Love the glassware you choose to use as well. It's so nice to be able to see the color of the tea.
+Damonm68 Thanks. We are working on some other pure visual videos. Oolongs are an everyday favourite here too.
87 dislikes now
@@MichaelM28 back down to zero again :P
@@MythicByrdLol, good karma
one of the best speech I ever listen to.
what an effective video! trying to explain the Gongfu style to family was a little challenging since I'm new to it as well. But this video just completely simplified it. I've watched so many of your other videos (I am working my way through them!) I am schooled on water temperatures, infusion times, etc.
+Tonya Randy dos Santos Excellent, we will be doing a video explaining more about Gongfu too. Thanks!
Quick question: is the following the recommended number of seconds per steep?
0) Rinse
1) 20 seconds
2) 25 seconds
3) 30 seconds
4) 35 seconds
5) 40 seconds
6) 45 seconds
7) 50 seconds
8) 55 seconds
9) 60 seconds
This is for Meileaf's "Eastern Beauty" Oolong, whose box states 9 "number of infusions," and the time listed at 20 seconds for first infusion, then +5 seconds for +infusions.
Thanks for all your lovely videos!
Yes exactly.
@@MeiLeaf Thank you!!
Thank you for these videos. I'm fairly new to this so i feel like a doob for asking silly questions. I really just discovered oolongs and was blown away when i finally was able to brew my own. Its a huge thanks to these videos.
Tried the Da Hong Pao Wuyi type ones. I found some cheap fragmented leaves and that was amazing.
I love this!
I ordered some Iron Goddess (Tie Guan Yin) Oolong from ebay. When I get better at making tea, I'll buy some from Mei Leaf. Looking forward to trying it.
Such a great video!
It has been a short while I came to know you and your channel. You're the best, guru! ّ🍵
that was so cute very sweet
I like him so much.
This video relaxed me so much haha I love it!
+Joshua Terrazas Happy to chill you out over there!
Thanks for the great video, Don!
Question: is it perfectly okay to drink Oolong tea on an empty stomach in the morning to wake me up or to get tea drunk?
omg!i love that cup!
Here it is: chinalifeweb.com/shop/product/cl-gfcp
Jade or greener oolongs I find rather floral, although I like darker oolongs. Most of the oolongs or puerh I bought was not really the most expensive sort so I blended them a bit and drank them straight. Like with the puerh I did it with few leaves over the kettle and made very small cups of the trial samples I got for free. I like darker oolongs especially as they taste more rich, yet sometimes smoky - like they are slightly grilled
Nice! Thank you.
Hi, what brewtime would you recommend for first brew? 30s-1minute or longer 2-3 minute. I understand up to personal taste though just wanted some direction for advancing my knowledge on tea making
Love the videos, I'm learning so much. One thing not mentioned was steeping time. Is it more about waiting for the leaves to open?
You can look at our brewing guide as a starting point for all parameters: meileaf.com/article/basic-brewing-guide/
Classic!
Mines is not lighting on fire. Am I doing it wrong?
How long did you step for?
This was ultra pleasant
Perfect
Hi Don, I really enjoy watching your videos and I'm learning a lot! I was wondering though if you could show us how to brew a good cup of green tea in your next video? I like green tea but I'm always struggling with getting the right temperature. Maybe you could tell us a bit about different ways to get the right water temperature. It would be awesome! Thank you!
+ShareTheKey Thanks for the suggestion, we have put it on our list of videos to produce!
impressive😊
Hi Don, love your work and thank you so much for sharing all ideas and knowledge with all of us, it does help me a lot.
Just a quick question here, what kind of water you use to brew tea? ro, mineral, taip water?
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you again.
It's truly a pleasure to do these videos, we wish we had more days to make them really. We use tap water (gasp) which is then filtered before going through a Grander water system which restructures the water. We will be doing a video on water eventually but it is a very complicated subject to cover!
Thank you sooooo much for quick reply!! I will try to study about Grander water system. Can't wait to see your next clip!! Keep it up!
I am looking forward to see this water video ... I know there are many opinions and ways... for example I read about using fresh snow as a source of perfect tea water. It is a nice oppurtunity to combine it with a forest walk and a tea reward afterwords.
That was really good and sedative - a nice change and if anything more informative (possibly due to no distractions?). Very touching and enjoyable (-:
Do you recommend brewing TGY in a glass teapot vs. a yixing one? Is there a difference (for TGY brewing)?
+AnCap Chossid Glass is suitable for all tea types but we prefer Yixing for medium-dark oolongs, PuErh and Black tea. You can watch these videos which might interest you:
ua-cam.com/video/J-I9oGLslOo/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/fmM3G1lO7I8/v-deo.html
this was super cute :D :D
@Mei Leaf Exactly how long it is to steep the Oolong tea in the teapot after rinsing it. I noticed that Oolong tea loses its taste after the first brew. I normally steep for 3 mins. Is it normal to only brew Oolong once?
It sounds like you are not brewing Gong Fu Style (we have done many videos about this style of brewing so maybe check out 'Switch to Gong Fu Brewing'). If you are brewing Western style then Oolong teas should give you 2-3 infusions depending on the type and quality of the tea. The times vary deoending on the tea but we would never recommend 3 minute brews. If you check out our brewing guide then this will give you some guidelines for all tea types - meileaf.com/article/basic-brewing-guide/
could you do a video where you buy your tea ware and what you look for in a good tea ware set
Sure, there is some information of the videos about the Gong Fu Guru:
ua-cam.com/video/kWqyXEJErNM/v-deo.html
#teaporn
lovely video, just wondering why do you rinse the tea? Do you have to do it with all oolong teas?
Hey Sophia - there is a video for this question: ua-cam.com/video/i28odG-O5us/v-deo.html
One of your best!! 🤐😬
Haha!! Loved it!!! Wish there was a way to give a SUPER thumbs up!!
tea sessions are asmr to me
I couldn't figure out how long you brewed it for. I worry about inspid flavour if I underbrew, or astringency and bitterness if I overbrew. What's your basic recommendation?
can you do a video(if you havent already) on what to look for as far as good quality to low quality oolong teas thanks.
We have done one video for TGY oolong: ua-cam.com/video/ymYWaowfcK8/v-deo.html
Excellent my friend
Is this tea flammable?
I miss your wonderful explanations in this video.
helpful information
this was kinda cool
1:29 You state rinse tea is that with hot or room temperature water?
2:15 You poured boiling hot water into tea pot. How many oz. of hot water do I use? Because of this tea being so much more expensive, I just wanted to get the process of making oolong tea right the first time and every time after that.
I've tasted couple of oolong brands in the market, not sure how they do it but the general flavor profile I got conditioned by drinking them non stop is: light, fresh and fragrant, the general flavor is mild, refreshing and has a hint of sweetness to it even if I steep it for 5 to 7 minutes, the color is mild yellow. Or maybe the oolongs in the groceries generally are the "green" oolongs, the lightly roasted ones, hence the absence of the standard tea bitterness I am expecting.
I recently tried Jin Xuan milk Oolong from Taiwan and I absolutely love this tea. That creamy flavor and buttery aroma is incredible. This may be my new favorite tea.
I live in Oklahoma City - can not find loose leaf tea. All of the tea houses are closed.
I have never seen anyone rinse tea. Usually they preheat the kyusu or gaiwan and add leaf. What is the purpose of rinsing?
Cute~
Brew all oolongs with boiling water?
can’t u warm up and rinse at the same step ? i use springwater for my tea and feel bad to waste that much of good water, because we drive 20km for the spring. i feel like the warmup step is a little too much waste tbh
I live in London and I don't know where to buy the right Oolong tea. Its just so confusing with so many to choose from but I want to do it the right way. Can u offer me some experienced advise please. TIA
Come and visit us in Camden and you can buy the good stuff :)
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Dear Don,
Lately I have been obsessed with Oolong tea. I was searching the chinalife website and found two oolongs that were very appealing to me: Alishan Cream and Eastern Beauty.
I noticed that you can only select between "Packet" and "Taster Bag". Am I doing something wrong or is this intended? For me that is somewhat of a problem, since I will be shipping from the UK to Germany and 50g of tea will barely last me a months, if even.
Furthermore, are there any oolongs you partcularly recommend to newbies? I don't think I can taste all the subtle notes yet, so I think something with a punch, with a strong nutty flavor and a honey finish would be perfect. Thank you in advance!
Hi. We are going to start selling the tea loose in 250g pouches for those that wish more than a packet size. We can send you prices if you are interested in this option. In terms of recommendations I would say:
FROZEN SUMMIT or MIDNIGHT SUN - a nutty, dark roasted oolongs with a smooth and long. aftertaste.
EASTERN BEAUTY or ROYAL PEACH ORCHID - Fruity, floral and woody teas
ALISHAN CREAM or SUPERIOR IRON GODDESS - Light, creamy and flowery. ALISHAN CREAM is more buttery than SUPERIOR IRON GODDESS which is more floral.
First off, thank you so much for the quick and elaborate reply. I will definitely be ordering 250g packets in the future, especially of green tea. For now I think I will try out Alishan Cream. Judging by your description it is just what I'm looking for!
Alishan oolong is devine. It must be the altitude
I know this video was uploaded a long time ago! But DON, i hope you see this. You should definitely try and review a japanese beverage called "oolong hai" which is basically oolong tea and shoju! It taste amazing for those alcoholics out there :)
I have never tried but will seek some out or figure out how to make one.
First water on tea was cold?
No, same temperature as brewing water.
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what was the oxydation level of this tea ?
Light to medium oxidation - certainly not traditional TGY but a little darker than the popular Xing TGY.
cool
+KatieLove thank you
I loved the video. But coukd I ask for some practical info too? Such as - what water temperature do you use to rinse the tea, how long did steep the tea for, why did you fill the cup with the water from tea rinsing and what is the name of your whale and do I need a tea pet?
+Skok w Bok Blog Thanks for the questions and for watching. This was meant to be a simple montage of brewing Oolong and we will be making more detailed educational videos in the future but here are the answers to your questions:
1. Water Temperature - for ball rolled oolong we recommend 95C water which is basically boiling (the water cools as you pour it into you brewing pot/gaiwan).
2. You pour the rinse into the cup to warm the cup and begin coating the cup with the minerals of the tea.
3. I don't have a name for my whale but I purchased it in China. We have a teapet which changes colour (click here for video and product information: chinalifeweb.com/shop/product/cl-bufc/193/). You do not require a teapet but it adds a bit of company and fun to the brewing.
Thanks :)
sorry no need for full stop after ?)
Hey Don, your guide shows 99c for wulongs but most places all recommend 95c and a few 90c. What’s your reasoning? Does it change with lighter vs. darker wulongs? Thanks
I think that a lot of places write 95 because it is near impossible to brew at 99 due to heat dissipation during brewing. In general I think that for darker Oolongs the hotter the better for medium Oolongs 95 and for light Oolongs you can go a bit lower. Anything under 90 is too low in my opinion.
Mei Leaf Thanks!!
Hahahahahhaha, this must have been really hard for our bro.
You talk alot, but you've got passion, it's all good man!
coool :)))
The smelling part is very important.
My first milk oolong :D
I like teabags.
Can i ask why can't we just boil the tea? Like in a boiling water pot. Please answer nicely, i think it is better to know from conversation than searching..
For my first thought of making tea is really just boiling them in the boiling water.. so sad T^T
Different teas take a liking to each temperature. You can use boiling water if you want but something like green tea will become very astringent if you do so.
It feels so strange not to hear you talk at all; you didn't lose your voice in this video, did you? :D
You only steep for a few seconds?
Liked and subbed.
make the sounds smoother and this will be asmr
Bro you forgot to mention how long to brew
Gong Fu Stylee lol
Your pet 🙈😜
0:38 warm the teapot 1:23 rouse tea 2:00 feeding the tea pet. You can start enjoying it.
Bye
This is very Religious with a touch of cartoons.
better recipe: 90%vodka 10%whisky
Grand blue?
Unrefined
If you can't improve on silence .. don't say anything .. ;) Xx
Boiling water?😱😱😱
Good video, but this is too much work for the average person that is not a TeaHead. The average person would just use tea bags or a tea infuser to make Oolong tea for convenience.
"offer tee wash to your pet". Suuuurre...
i want my 4 minute back.
What a waste of paper at the beginning
Jesus almighty....why do you use so much tea? It propably is as intense as coffee...
What a waste of water