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Should You Rinse Tea?
In this video, Alice offers insight on the practice of rinsing tea leaves, and why it’s not necessary when purchasing from our collection.
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The White Tea Collection
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In this video, Alice unboxes our White Tea Collection, a curated tea tasting set featuring four unique white teas to explore. ORDER NOW redblossomtea.com/products/white-tea-collection #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #WhiteTea
Cold Brew Starter Kit
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In this video, Alice takes a look at our Cold Brew Starter Kit. With a brewing pitcher and a sample of every cold brew variety we offer, it’s everything you need to dive into the most refreshing style of tea. BROWSE NOW: redblossomtea.com/products/cold-brew-starter-kit #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #ColdBrewTea
How to Blend Tea
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In this video, Alice offers tips on how to blend your own teas and why blending is a fun way to train your palate while discovering new flavor profiles. BROWSE PREMIUM TEA: redblossomtea.com #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaBlending
Tea Cakes
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In this video, Alice takes a look at tea cakes, including their function and how to use them. ORDER NOW redblossomtea.com/collections/pu-erh #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaCakes
Tea Tasting Collections
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In this video, Alice takes a look at our range of tea tasting collections and how to use them to discover the world of premium tea. BROWSE NOW: redblossomtea.com/collections/tasting-collections #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaTasting
Picking Standards for Tea
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In this video, Alice takes a look at "picking standards" and what they can tell us about a tea's quality. BROWSE PREMIUM TEA: redblossomtea.com #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaCrafting
How to Re-steep Your Tea
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In this video, Alice takes a look at re-steeping whole leaf tea, with tips on how many brews you can expect from your leaves. ORDER NOW: redblossomtea.com/ #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaBrewing
Mi Xiang Teas
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In this video, Alice takes a look at Mi Xiang or “honey fragrance” teas, a unique style of insect-bitten tea varieties from Taiwan. ORDER NOW: redblossomtea.com/collections/mi-xiang-teas #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #BugBittenTea
The Jasmine Collection
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In this video, Alice unboxes our Jasmine Collection, a curated set of four premium jasmine teas. ORDER NOW: redblossomtea.com/products/jasmine-collection #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #JasmineTea
Cold Brew Osmanthus Oolong
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In this video, Alice takes a look at our Cold Brew Osmanthus Oolong and what makes this all-natural iced tea so delicious! ORDER NOW redblossomtea.com/products/cold-brew-osmanthus-oolong #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #ColdBrewTea
The Discovery Collection
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In this video, Alice unboxes our Discovery Collection, a specially-curated tea tasting set designed to showcase the diversity of our premium tea range. ORDER NOW: redblossomtea.com/products/discovery-collection #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaTasting
What is Matcha?
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In this video, Alice takes a look at matcha, including what it is, how to brew it, and tips on other ways to use this healthful and delicious tea style. BROWSE MATCHA redblossomtea.com/collections/matcha #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #Matcha
How to Taste Tea
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In this video, Alice takes a look at how to taste artisanal tea, including what to look for in a flavor profile, plus helpful tips regarding sipping technique and more. BROWSE PREMIUM TEA redblossomtea.com/ #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #TeaTasting
Tung Ting, Mi Xiang
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In this video, Alice takes a look at our Tung Ting, Mi Xiang (also known as Gui Fei Oolong, Concubine Oolong, or Royal Courtesan Oolong), a unique insect-bitten harvest from Taiwan. ORDER NOW redblossomtea.com/products/tung-ting-mi-xiang #RedBlossom #TeaCulture #OolongTea
Infusion Time for Tea
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Infusion Time for Tea
The Green Tea Collection
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The Green Tea Collection
Water Temperature for Tea
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Water Temperature for Tea
How Formosa Oolong is Made
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How Formosa Oolong is Made
Brew Ratio for Tea
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Brew Ratio for Tea
Master the Art of Tea Brewing
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Master the Art of Tea Brewing
How Temperature Affects Your Palate
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How Temperature Affects Your Palate
Whole Leaf Tea is Easier to Brew
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Whole Leaf Tea is Easier to Brew
Cerulean Tea Set
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Cerulean Tea Set
Holiday Tea Gifts 2023
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Holiday Tea Gifts 2023
The Black Tea Collection
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The Black Tea Collection
Song Dynasty Ceramics
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Song Dynasty Ceramics
Tea Accessories
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Tea Accessories
Wild Leaf Menghai Sheng Pu-erh 2003
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Wild Leaf Menghai Sheng Pu-erh 2003
Spring Maofeng
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Spring Maofeng

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @dnmotley
    @dnmotley День тому

    Thanks for confirming what I've slowly come to realize over my five years of gongfu tea brewing. I give the dry leaves of aged and fermented teas a sniff and, if I get a rancid smell, I rinse. I want *all* that I paid for! Do you think aged and fermented teas should be rinsed even if the dry leaves smell good?

  • @MasonicJewTubeTrap
    @MasonicJewTubeTrap День тому

    Oxidized tea leaves don't like to be awakened. I can taste it with most Oxidized teas. In my opinion nobody's ever gonna say or notice that you have rinsed the tea before hand. From a consumer perspective it's best to rinse your teas because not knowing anything about how the teas are kept after harvesting. Trusting tea farmers through out the world is probably not a good idea. You wash your produce, 🌿 herbs. You wash your hands before you eat.

  • @rubenperez942
    @rubenperez942 2 дні тому

    What tea is good for everything's for your body

  • @rubenperez942
    @rubenperez942 2 дні тому

    What tea is good for everything for your body

  • @TheCynthiaRice
    @TheCynthiaRice 2 дні тому

    I only rinse cake type teas.

  • @ladyflimflam
    @ladyflimflam 2 дні тому

    I buy premium teas from Taiwan. Rinsing would be a waste.

    • @MasonicJewTubeTrap
      @MasonicJewTubeTrap День тому

      Doesn't matter what you pay for tea. You should rinse. Don't just trust people cause you have an affinity for tea culture. Come on

    • @ladyflimflam
      @ladyflimflam День тому

      Did you watch the video?

  • @TintagelEmrys
    @TintagelEmrys 2 дні тому

    I tend to rinse to get rid of some of the caffeine. I also like to hydrate the leaves a bit before brewing. Only good for teas you already get a bunch of brews out of, definitely don't do it with green tea.

  • @c4mper285
    @c4mper285 2 дні тому

    is it flammable 🤔

  • @EverthingGreen
    @EverthingGreen 4 дні тому

    Thank you!

  • @arminbolt3683
    @arminbolt3683 12 днів тому

    Many chinese teas have pretty aggressive pesticides

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 12 днів тому

      We batch test our crops through SGS to ensure the purity of all our crops: ua-cam.com/video/6tXlIhZPTfg/v-deo.html

  • @MartinGregus-hz5sd
    @MartinGregus-hz5sd 12 днів тому

    Is she so attractive or thats just me? 😊

  • @JAK_EDITS.
    @JAK_EDITS. 12 днів тому

    Your enunciation and balanced presentation speed is a joy to listen to. Thanks so much for these videos :)

  • @AntonioThankyou
    @AntonioThankyou 13 днів тому

    Would be nice to get some insight into the brewing ratio for cold brew. If we run out of sachets but have plenty of loose leaf, how do we know how much tea to add to the pitcher to keep enjoying cold brew tea?

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 13 днів тому

      We have a whole video about it here: ua-cam.com/video/sQYjbxZxxE4/v-deo.html Our cold brew sachets are 10g of tea each, dosed for the 2qt pitcher.

  • @KerryKraemer
    @KerryKraemer 14 днів тому

    What a gentle kind and modern lady sharing the good culture of tea thank you mme.

  • @tomhill4003
    @tomhill4003 15 днів тому

    Thanks Alice! Just in time for summer.

  • @jerkfudgewater147
    @jerkfudgewater147 15 днів тому

    Soooo what exactly is oolong tea? How is it oxidized? Could i just make it in a lab by blasting tea leaves 🍃 with pure oxygen? I imagine the ensuing fire would even give them a nice roast 😅 Is there a type of oolong made in that way? I seriously don’t understand what makes oolong different, i just thought it meant smoked tea.

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 13 днів тому

      Oxidation is the same process that causes an apple to turn brown after cutting it. Once tea leaves are harvested, they naturally begin to oxidize; this process is expedited by rolling and bruising the tea leaves, exposing their inner juices to atmospheric oxygen. Once the leaves have oxidized to the desired level (different for every style of tea), the leaves are roasted to destroy the enzymes responsible for oxidation, thereby locking oxidation at that level. Green tea is defined as non-oxidized tea (the leaves are roasted immediately after harvest, before oxidation begins, thereby preserving a green color and taste); oolong tea is defined as partially-oxidized tea (any style in the range of ~5%-70% oxidation); black tea is defined as fully oxidized tea (the leaves are fully browned prior to the finishing roast). Smoking is a finishing process used to impart smoky flavor, and does not determine category; in other words, you could smoke any tea style (ie. green, white, oolong, black, etc.) without changing its category.

    • @jerkfudgewater147
      @jerkfudgewater147 13 днів тому

      @@redblossomtea fantastic answer, thanks 🙏

  • @RuStOlIuM420
    @RuStOlIuM420 18 днів тому

    I've been hearing you're to use only 1 type of tea like a clay pot, is that accurate?

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 13 днів тому

      This concept only holds true for unglazed teaware (such as Yixing clay teapots). We typically recommend dedicating each pot to a single category of tea (ie. Formosa oolong or Black tea, etc.), or at least for teas with similar flavor profiles. There is hypothetically a risk of crossing flavors if you brew multiple tea styles in the same pot. For example, brewing a jasmine tea in a pot normally used for pu-erh could make subsequent brews of pu-erh taste like jasmine tea, etc.

  • @joshuagabsart
    @joshuagabsart 19 днів тому

    I’m so happy that I know this now!

  • @rebeccaa1621
    @rebeccaa1621 19 днів тому

    I discovered your shop during a trip to San Fran in July 2023. What a delight! I brought home so much tea 😁. I also bought the Gong Fu set, but I was too intimidated to use it… until today! A new order of six teas arrived from you today. I finally used my set and it was so easy! Tea is such a beautiful plant medicine for me personally and in my Reiki practice. Thank you for your passion and your teaching!

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 19 днів тому

      Thank you, Rebecca! We’re so glad you took the gongfu brewing method for a spin - it is indeed quite easy, despite appearing a bit complex. Here’s to many delicious cups of tea ahead! 🍵🍵

  • @jacobbirdsong
    @jacobbirdsong 20 днів тому

    You guys rock! ❤

  • @dharmakaya_handcrafts
    @dharmakaya_handcrafts 21 день тому

    What about Black hejingang clay? So many Teapots on the market claiming the clay is from Yixing but with no valid proof of the production method. Can anyone offer any real light on this? Thank you

  • @burblingbarbacoa4944
    @burblingbarbacoa4944 22 дні тому

    White and black/red tea is a real winner for me.

  • @Kernviter
    @Kernviter 24 дні тому

    Osmanthus oolong tea tastes the same as I remember...but where are those who share the memories...

  • @wildboar173
    @wildboar173 24 дні тому

    thank you for the video!! I knew I had remembered a video in which someone was served tea where the server "pre-poured" a cup into a draining tray (most similar to the wooden one in the beginning of the video.) In that video, it was presented as getting rid of the "first cup" of tea so that it wasn't too strong, but here it is to wake up the tea...I wonder if it is really the same reason. I'll need to find that video again.

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 23 дні тому

      You can learn more about rinsing tea in our video here: ua-cam.com/video/bYu-onJ48kQ/v-deo.html

  • @Meskarune
    @Meskarune 24 дні тому

    The lighter fermentation oolongs are my favorite. It has a floral flavor and a little grassy mixed with sweetness that I really love. Green teas can sometimes be too much for me vs oolong which rounds out the flavors.

  • @monisantini-kelly6581
    @monisantini-kelly6581 25 днів тому

    Herbal is not only mint

  • @loriki8766
    @loriki8766 29 днів тому

    Thank you! A long time ago, I received a tea cake and the instructions said to break off a piece. I was unable to do it with my fingers so sawed a cube off with my bread knife. 🙄 Obviously, it was not good. 😟 Now I know!

  • @cynthiabrown-hernandez7528
    @cynthiabrown-hernandez7528 Місяць тому

    I have always wondered about these! Thank you for demystifying this!

  • @MasonicJewTubeTrap
    @MasonicJewTubeTrap Місяць тому

    Thank you. Could you make a video explaining the varieties of oolongs and touch a little on pesticides?

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea Місяць тому

      Take a look at these videos: WHAT IS OOLONG TEA? ua-cam.com/video/0wY-nfhL5-M/v-deo.html WHY WE TEST OUR TEAS ua-cam.com/video/6tXlIhZPTfg/v-deo.html

  • @MarkNewton-wr3zo
    @MarkNewton-wr3zo Місяць тому

    Thank you Alice! A clear & instructive presentation. I look forward to seeing more of your content.

  • @guitarecouture640
    @guitarecouture640 Місяць тому

    Thank you, every one of your video is so informative!

  • @akhilashok6599
    @akhilashok6599 Місяць тому

    🥰

  • @yuncollection
    @yuncollection Місяць тому

    good

  • @SpendyHobbies
    @SpendyHobbies Місяць тому

    I’ve greatly enjoyed your videos and tips! Also ordering from your website is fast and easy. I’m really enjoying my Amber Wuyi! Thanks!

  • @Thegrizchannel
    @Thegrizchannel Місяць тому

    Thank you Alice, another great video. It was your videos that drew me to your site and now I’m a very happy and better educated customer.

  • @estherp4867
    @estherp4867 Місяць тому

    I like gongfu style tea when hosting, and just 2 tablespoons of good white tea or golden monkey black tea leaves to resteep throughout the day in a 10-12oz cup if I'm drinking alone.

  • @georgesimmons5959
    @georgesimmons5959 Місяць тому

    As always, thank you.

  • @Solus147
    @Solus147 Місяць тому

    You learn something new everyday!

  • @Solus147
    @Solus147 Місяць тому

    I like your videos, short and to the point. Thank you!

  • @Hjehrrhrhe
    @Hjehrrhrhe Місяць тому

    0:25

  • @estherp4867
    @estherp4867 Місяць тому

    Question: I bought a cake of 2023 Yunnan Moonlight White tea. I know it's a delicate tea, but the cake is dry. Would you recommend a short rinse before drinking it?

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea Місяць тому

      We do typically recommend a quick rinse for any aged tea.

  • @xiaofha
    @xiaofha Місяць тому

    Do you have any tips for maintaining water temperature when you don't have an electric kettle? I've decided I might boil the water on the stove and then pour it into my insulated thermos and bring it back to my tea area with me.

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea Місяць тому

      Yes you can certainly use a thermos. Re-boiling water can have a negative effect on flavor, as it causes dissolved oxygen molecules to escape solution, resulting in flatter taste. With that said, the best option is a temperature controlled kettle that holds your water at the temperature you set.

    • @xiaofha
      @xiaofha Місяць тому

      @@redblossomtea Thank you so much for the detailed reply! I never knew that about re-boiled water. Will look into getting an electric kettle soon.

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea Місяць тому

      It’s our pleasure! Yes, a good electric kettle is really a game changer for tea brewing. These are the ones we recommend: redblossomtea.com/collections/kettles

  • @jaym9846
    @jaym9846 Місяць тому

    China has too many treasures.

  • @BathtubSkyPirate
    @BathtubSkyPirate Місяць тому

    Doesn't it also matter what type of tea it is? Like the white and greens teas have lesser steeps than the oolongs or pu-erh teas for example?

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea Місяць тому

      In general, yes, that is correct.

  • @JazzMessengerToGo
    @JazzMessengerToGo Місяць тому

    What a coincidence. I received your essential collection this week, and just tried the Golden Monkey, First Pick. I enjoyed it very much and would like to re-steep later in the day, but have no clue how!

  • @PastorErickDMarquez
    @PastorErickDMarquez 2 місяці тому

    I've never had this one before I'm interested in trying this one. 🍃 🍂

  • @guitarecouture640
    @guitarecouture640 2 місяці тому

    Hi, thank you for the video, is Dong Fand Mei Ren a Mi Xiang tea then ?

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 2 місяці тому

      Yes, Dong Fang Mei Ren (Eastern Beauty) is one style within the Mi Xiang category.

  • @huntergreen99
    @huntergreen99 2 місяці тому

    Great job as always Alice. I order from you regularly and it’s all because of you and your videos. Brandon, one of your wonderful workers who answers the phone quite often, has helped me sooooooo much more than any other Tea Company employee ever,,, he is fantastic and I wouldn’t purchase as much as I do had it not been for him and his assistance. Please give him a pat on the back for me. Thanks Sincerely, Mark McClain from Kentucky. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Mark! We appreciate your support and we’re so glad you’re enjoying everything!

  • @efraingarcia1324
    @efraingarcia1324 2 місяці тому

    I love this tea, but I find that you can't get more than two steeps. I would like to see the number of steeps for each tea. Thanks!

    • @redblossomtea
      @redblossomtea 2 місяці тому

      Hi Efrain! The number of steeps you’ll get depends on your brewing technique. For example, if you’re brewing Western style, you may only get one or two infusions. If you brew gongfu style you’ll get more infusions, and the higher your brewing ratio, the more infusions you can achieve. We have an upcoming video about this, so stay tuned.

    • @efraingarcia1324
      @efraingarcia1324 Місяць тому

      @@redblossomtea I always do Gongfu Style. With the recommended brewing and going Gongfu, how many do you get?

  • @Mogamishu
    @Mogamishu 2 місяці тому

    It is cold brewed coffee which has had green color added.