How To : The Art of Making Loose Tea | TEALEAVES 

Ginseng tea is my favorite!

John Anguiano No kidding I came here because of him, currently rewatching the series LOL

@@nicolerigby1887 looool me too i just finished the series and it made me wanna drink tea like iroh

Nicole Rigby is it on Netflix?

@@the1theonly_princesseri934 idk its different in all countries but here in the Netherlands season 1 is available on Netflix

same 😭😂

true that

I've been so disrespectful to my tea

True

ahmed crouch I am amazed at how randomly this comment section became active after two years 😂 But as long as we are all in mutual agreement 🤷🏻‍♀️

We are so glad we were able to share this knowledge with you. It is our sincere hope to educate, enlighten and enchant through tea. If you are interested in learning more, our website has a plethora of information on best tea practises: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to

We always like to say that in luxury, details matter!

I never drank free tea of coffee after this. I did a temperature comparison of Earl grey, green tea, and mint. I never realized how much temperature changes the taste. XD

@@TealeavesCo I have a non-related question. I just want confirmation that at 3:39 the voice actor is laughing. :P

@@commimixcreate4198 She smiled, yes!

Wow awesome to find you here! Big fan of your channel

I never thought I'd find you here!

Wooowwww hiiiiiii I’m amazed u visit hereeee ty for ur videos 🥺❤️

Whoah nice to see you here

Nice to see u here

Lmao

You shall not disrespect tea.

Lol it is true though. People burn tea all the time. Green tea shouldn’t be bitter but gets burnt or over brewed. I wish I know About this video when training people!

That's rich tossers for ya

It's not really pretentious shes just giving advise on freash tea and how to brew it.

But then you'd be grandpa Iroh

Michael G LMAO

Lmao same

Have you been to the neurological department yet?

@Alyssa Reeder i'm calling the police

There's a difference. You can taste it. Like my grandpa thought me. All life is precious even a tiny insect can change the world.

Uscenes relaxing videos we are so happy to hear that you found this video helpful and that you can’t wait to try different loose leaf blends! TEALEAVES has remained a steadfast advocate of loose leaf tea as the ultimate in quality, wellness, and sustainability. If you are interested in exploring our wide variety of blends, we encourage you to visit our website tealeaves.com. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance in selecting blends that will satisfy your palate! If you are interested in learning about other ways to steep the perfect cup of loose leaf tea, take a look at our How to video featuring our custom tea press! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZHRvCcxzh-o.html

So pleased that you enjoyed it! Tea is a form of art -- so it only makes that we treat it as such, even in our instructional films.

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I had a very good feeling watching this video, thank you

sample it! ha

What kind of tea do you enjoy most

I see your knowledge in rockets is quite low then

@@laksheykumar1991 I see your knowledge in jokes is quite low

@@laksheykumar1991 The theory behind launching a rocket is actually quite simple. It's like releasing the air in a balloon. Scientists often say that the science of an aircraft is a much complicated thing than thrusting a rocket out of the atmosphere

@@user-cb4di1pr2q lol yes maybe.

@@reginaldrasyid2456 i thought we were talking about the tea?

We believe that tea is a ritual, both mental and physical. The context of the act of making tea is what makes the experience meditative and transformative, and we are happy that you share in our passion. Happy steeping!

If you are interested in learning more about how to make the perfect cup of tea, we would encourage you to explore the rest of our How To playlist at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ovdNuHR6Bk0.html. Please do let us know if we can be of any assistance in selecting blends best suited for your palate!

carty caruso Thank you, happy to share our love for a perfect Oolong!

@Apex Mechanix That is absolute nonsense, and scientifically is easy to disprove.

@Apex Mechanix So there is no difference between a standard lipton teabag and a quality loose tea? Even not counting the quality of the leaves themselves, there are still other variables like the surface area of a loose tea being larger than small dust sized tea pieces trapped tight in a bag. For example

@Apex Mechanix I largely agree with what you wrote, however some teas will become more bitter if you brew them too hot (like green tea for example). I personally like my tea super strong and bitter so I'm not gonna preach that there is an absolute right way to make tea, because that's just not true, and that's coming from someone that works with tea and coffee.

Apex Mechanix 👏

It’s *leaf juice*

We are delighted to hear you learned from the film which was our hope when creating it! To learn more about tea and tea rituals visit our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to

But the steep time of 1 minute recommended in the video is wrong. It’s 2 minutes ✌️

Thanks!!! We are obsessed with the details!

TMI for now but I'll ssve the video for later. I would prefere a more personal way of storytelling. Even google home seems to have more emotion in talking. I'm just saying this because the emotion plays a big part of noticing the more important bits and keeps your attention.

yeah i was confused when they didn't talk about gaiwans at all, as far as I'm aware they are the superior way to fully taste a tea

what temperature should the water be for darjeeling?

@@breathtaking9134 it depends on whether it's first flush or second. The latter is more oxidized and can be brewed hotter, even to a boil for some. As a general rule I like first flush teas brewed at 185-190 and second flush at 190-205.

OMG, are you really not a native Chinese? You know much of Chinese tea knownages than I do.

@@tongyu_wang I am not Chinese. I just really like tea.

We are so glad you enjoyed the film! If you're interested in learning more about tea and tea preparation we have extensive information on our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to Let us know if we can be of assistance.

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Tea is such a great vehicle for transportation, escape, ritual and contemplation. Turns a bad day into a great one!

Warning! The amount of bullshit in this video from 3.30 is insane.

You are right on one point but the steeping time is not the only determining factor.

Yes, and no. I think the narrator of this video is not good at explaining. However, some of her statements are not entirely baseless. White tea (many whit tea) leaves are made from tea bud leaves and newly grown leaves, such as the White Needle White tea. This leaf selection results om lower caffeine in white tea leaves. Green tea leaves are typically less dry and therefore less dense than Black tea leaves. Consequently, pound for pound, green tea leaves also have lower caffeine than black tea leaves.

@Nij Jin Except that all the studies that test for caffeine level find no connection between fermentation level of the tea and caffeine extraction in the liquor.

Agree, there is no link between fermetation process and the amount of caffein. Some information in the video should be checked twice

And please don't put sugar in...

I do add honey to earl grey black tea, I used to use table sugar but discovered that honey was a much better alternative in terms of health and not ruining the flavour

Yup, gongfucha.

Agree. Many tea can improve by doubling or tripling the tea leaves and keep the infusion time down below 1 min. For me, Oolong tea about 40-60 seconds. White tea and green tea about 5-20 seconds. Pu Erh tea also 5-20 seconds.

@@kyleenglot9184 be careful with puting honey in hot substances

Sounds interesting! Will definitely have to check it out! Thanks for watching! 😊

Anh Huỳnh Kim Nguyễn We are so pleased to hear that you have been able to incorporate the practices displayed in this video into your own tea ritual! If you are interested in exploring more of our How To content, visit ru-vid.com/group/PL0cazIpk3ezru5dbdfcNFB-TElEqNg6fF

Marian Kelih Thank you for sharing! We are so happy to hear that you found the information in this video valuable. If you are interested in exploring some of our other content, we would recommend watching our video Tea Culture: How to Make Matcha, a Japanese Tea Ceremony here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ooAYKyZKiuw.html

i don't i live that way

tair reacts The entire British and Chinese empires found tea to be a very serious subject.

i am british....

@Soviet Immortan Luvendass Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Its still pretty serious.

Tea is serious

Thank you for your kind words, Gabriel Giannini! We are delighted to be able to share our passion.

So happy to hear that it was helpful for you! Lots more information on tea on our website here: www.tealeaves.com/technique/

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That’s just the caffeine

Kristoffer G are you sure that is not a seizure your having

which tea did you try ?

@@nourodish1784 bruh its been 5 years i dont even drink tea anymore

+beddingham Great question! Caffeine levels of the tea are related to the length of oxidation during the tealeaves fermentation process. The longer the oxidation, the fuller the taste is and the higher the caffeine levels are. This is the reason why black teas, which go through full fermentation, contain higher caffeine levels than green teas, which are pan-fried or steamed to prevent oxidation. For more details on the differences between teas, take a look: www.tealeaves.com/technique/

Dear beddingham, The less fermented a tea is, the lower in caffeine-level it will be. For example, white tea is simply steamed, or de-enzymed, after picking and produces little caffeine and tannins when steeped. It is also thought to contain the most antioxidants of any teas as it is closest to its natural form. However, the more oxidized (fermented) black tea gets its colour and character from the processing of the leaves. Once picked, the leaves are oxidized, resulting in higher levels of soluble caffeine and tannins. You can find this information (and lots and lots more!) on the Technique section of our website: www.tealeaves.com/technique/ Please let us know if you need any more information!

White tea is not steamed at all. This is the japanese way of producing green tea (sencha -> sen= steam, cha= tea), as u also mentiones in the comment before. White tea is harvested very carefully, so the whole leaves can simply dry in warm air with minimal (not 0) oxidation. Also shaded green teas (e.g. gyokuro, shincha, kabusecha) usually have higher caffein levels then any black tea.

I don't think caffeine is actually created by the processing, but rather black teas are more concentrated per their volume as compared to green and oolong. Am I right?

@@thzzzt I agree with your statement.

Thank you for the kind words, Ken! We are so happy to hear you learned from this video. We encourage you to watch our 'How-to' playlist to learn more about tea making ru-vid.com/group/PL0cazIpk3ezru5dbdfcNFB-TElEqNg6fF

+M Hemingway Thank you! You have a great eye-- the glass teapot is a vintage Jenaer Wagenfeld pot. Our shop carried the line while it was still in production, but they have sold out long ago, so unfortunately we do not know where to direct you for purchase.

Thank you so much! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the film.

That is so wonderful to hear Helio - Sama! Our ethos is to engage, enlighten and enchant, and we are so glad to hear we have done so. If you want to find more 'peace in a tea cup' explore the rest of our work on our website. www.tealeaves.com

Thank you so much, Kate! Have you tried any of our blends?

TEALEAVES I am thinking of buying some from your site. However, I don't see it being economical. I live in Australia, you see, and so the shipping rates will probably jack the price us too high.

Hi Kate, that's lovely to hear! Unfortunately, you would be correct in that it wouldn't be economical to ship to Australia. If you ever visit Canada or the States, please let us know and maybe we can ship to your location there!

We are so glad you enjoyed the film! For another relaxing tea meditation you may enjoy our film on Chadō ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fmukjUoevf4.html

Its not that simple. 1 must feel the leaf as you grind your hand across it and then smell it. That aroma like so good yummy 😋

We are so glad you enjoyed the video! We have a selection of Darjeeling available for purchase: www.tealeaves.com/products/thunderbolt-darjeeling?_pos=2&_sid=5a866ad8a&_ss=r. Let us know if we can be of assistance in finding the ideal blend for you.

Its personal preference. You can like your tea sweetened and modified however you like, but if you want it to be ingested exactly as the maker intends, then changing it would not reach this effect. You cant compare it like that.

No, she meant that when the tea is over stepped.If you see the end in present it shows which kind of tea you should leave alone and which could be served with condominiums.

Never stated anything about being overstepped? I might have misunderstood..? You cant say that it is wrong or right to sweeten or not as it is personal preference. That is a fact. I was responding to the previous comment reading it as is, and not taking context from the video, so that might have been in issue, but I don't quite understand what you mean. Insanity Forest

+Caitlyn _ somewhere around 6:45

+Caitlyn _ she stated that it dilutes the tea completely

Hello! We would recommend against leaving the tealeaves in the teapot, as over-steeping imbalances the taste. If your teapot doesn't come with a strainer, you can purchase an exterior strainer or try the two-teapot method. Another great alternative is the French Tea Press. Otherwise, there are also mesh-ball infusers and tea filters as options. Do keep in mind that these would not allow the leaves to flow as freely. In regards to re-heating the tea, further heating would cause the water to lose more oxygen and create a flat taste. A few possible solutions are using a teapot cozy or a tea warmer candle. As for an online store that offers a selection of quality tea blends and tea ware, we would actually suggest taking a look at our own shop! We would recommend the Floral Jasmine Green, Imperial Earl Grey, Iron Goddess of Mercy Oolong in particular. Find us at www.tealeaves.com/!

Geonhyeong Kim watch the video, jackass

You could get a smaller teapot with a built in strainer like a kyusu so you’re only making enough tea for yourself and then you can steep the leaves again. Just make sure you don’t leave the lid on the pot once you’ve emptied it or the steam will fuck with the leaves.

David Gottesman Thank you for your comment! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed this video! If you are interested in learning more about the art of tea and traditions behind the blends we craft, visit our Tea Culture playlist here: ru-vid.com/group/PL0cazIpk3ezrhfo-PUNQtKMCo9a0-gCel

That's a wonderful question! Even though our high quality loose leaf has very few small bits of tea in it, it is still important to remove those particularly because smaller pieces of tea steep quicker than larger leaves of tea. This means that the smaller pieces will oversteep and become more bitter, while the larger pieces may be understeeped. In order to ensure a perfect, uniform steep, it is best to have uniform leaves of tea. Hope we were able to answer your question!

Thank you Paolo! So glad you found it useful

Thank you for your kind words!!

Thank you Dylan Watson! We are so glad you enjoyed the film and we certainly hope you explore our offerings. Let us know if we can be of help in finding the right blend for you at www.tealeaves.com/

xm9rg3x yesss omg I need it

If you are interested in learning more about how to make the perfect cup of tea, we would encourage you to explore the rest of our How To playlist at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ovdNuHR6Bk0.html or visit our blog at www.tealeaves.com/blogs/discover. Please do let us know if we can be of any assistance in selecting blends best suited for your palate!

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that this was helpful!

Like what?

Sam Wittsell. Number 1: This is one way to brew your tea. It is called the Western style, it involves using less leave and a lot of water and then steeping it for a few minutes. On the other hand there is the Chinese way, called Gong Fu Cha. It is not Kung fu as in the fighting sport. Gong Fu means “Good skill” and “cha” means tea. It roughly translates to, making tea with good skill. With gong fu cha you use small teaware, ranging from 50 ml to 200 ml. When doing gong fu cha you use a lot of leave and less water. For example i will use 3 grams of green tea leaves for 100 ml of water. I will Steep it for about fifteen seconds a and then dump it into another vessel (called the Gong dao bei = which means fairness cup). From there i pour it into the drinking cups. The reason you dump it into another cup first is so everyone gets the same strength tea. And you can re-steep the tea leaves for about 5 times, so you can appreciate the taste over the infusions and how it changes from fruity to sweet for example. In my opinion it is the best way for brewing tea. There are even teas that you can infuse up to 20 times. My point is the method shown in the video is not the “best”. Number 2: She didn’t cover all the teas, for example, you also have yellow tea, purple tea and pu’er tea. Pu’er tea comes in two forms, sheng (raw) and shou (ripe). Sheng pu’er is picked, withered and then heated to deactivate the enzymes. To this point it is the same with green tea. But the enzymes are not TOTALLY deactivated. After that they are completely dried and then pressed in to “cakes”. But because the enzymes are not totally deactivated, it will change overtime (In a good way). And that is why aged sheng pu’er (btw you can also drink it younger) can be really expensive. But the people in China wanted to make a more affordable pu’er type. Waiting years for sheng pu’er to ferment just wasnt good enough. Thats when shou (ripe) pu’er comes into the picture. In the processing there is an extra step. And that is speed fermenting, by covering the leaves with warm water and cloth. And also placing them in an hot area. This has only been done since the 70s. But they accidentally discovered a new type of tea which is way darker earthier and smoother. Last but not least: she keeps saying that the level of caffeine depends on how much a tea is fermented, but as i told earlier only pu’er is fermented. What she actually means is oxidation. And even then it has almost no role in how much caffeine the tea has. The amount of caffeine depends on a few things. I will name a few. 1: what part of the plant is picked, if only leaves are picked it will have a way less caffeine then if a bud and a leave are picked, because buds and young leaves have way more caffeine. 2: the age of the tea tree/plant. If tea tree is older it will generally have more caffeine rich leaves, because the roots can get more of the mineral rich soil. Hope this helps!

Timo Considering this video as an introduction for tea newbies it shows fairly enough the right amount of information. If you are that into tea, you start researching more and more and just stop watching videos on RU-vid, aren’t you? So to be fair the video covers a lot without having too much information in it :) Anyways, your information were great and helped a lot, thank you :D

We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the film! Our goal is to educate, enlighten and enchant in all that we do. If you are interested in more information on tea practises, visit our website: www.tealeaves.com/blogs/explore-our-teas/tagged/tea-how-to

geoshark12 Thank you for engaging with our content. At TEALEAVES, we uphold the highest standards of quality in the sourcing of our teas and botanicals, and in our blending practices. When steeped in accordance with the instructions on our packaging, our teas rarely needs any additional ingredients. However, we very much appreciate that everyone has their own tea ritual and work to ensure that those who enjoy our blends have the ultimate palate experience! Many of our herbals pair very well with honey. Here is link to our Organic Vanilla Rooibos www.tealeaves.com/products/organic-vanilla-rooibos-pyramid-tea-bags?_pos=1&_sid=bb6c6695f&_ss=r with which we recommend adding milk or honey if your individual palate requires it.

You will find the same people are pretentious about writing "their tea" and not "there tea."

Thank you for your comment! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed this video. If you are interested in learning more about the art of tea and traditions behind the blends we craft, you can visit our Tea Culture playlist here: ru-vid.com/group/PL0cazIpk3ezrhfo-PUNQtKMCo9a0-gCel

It definitely slows it but it certainly doesn't stop it.

We are so glad you found our video informative! If you would like to learn more about the art of tea we have a plethora of videos on our website: www.tealeaves.com/pages/how-to-make-tea

adrian goh Thank you for your feedback! We have some other films that might give your ears a different experience! Check out our ASMR Japanese Tea Ceremony film here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SmnocFAnzT8.html

You could, but they'll be really bitter if you eat them directly.

Aleshea Fouts Amen. I had to turn it off. I could barely hear what she was saying because the music was too loud.

Thank you for your kind words, Myron! It is the details that matter; focusing on this craft is what has allowed us to create these blends, which are loved by chefs around the world!

Thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the film. Happy steeping!

+kenndoggie1 Thank you for reaching out! This largely depends on the quality of the tealeaves that you would be steeping - however, we would say that Tealeaves blends can be re-steeped 2-3 times depending on the tea :)

agreed from experience. After the 3rd time, there is nothing else you can get from the leaves.

My mom ONLY drinks re-steeped tea because she's really sensitive to caffeine. If youre fine with drinking lighter tea, you can resteep 2-3 times

If you like a strong tea, be sure to add a little fresh tea to the used leaves.

Since I want my tea to be very flavorful I dont resteep.infact I actuall use 2 teaspoons just for a cup full🙂