The 6 Types of Tea - How are they made? FOUNDATIONS OF TEA COURSE Pt.2 - The Producers

Our 2nd Foundations Of Tea class focuses on the role of the producers and all of the processes which can be applied to the leaf to determine its tea type. This is an in-depth lesson to give you a rich understanding of the impact that producers have on the tea in your cup.

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[Tinyvalkyrie]

Honestly, I really appreciate that he clarified that farmers producing commodity tea aren’t unskilled or greedy, it’s that they are making a highly desired product in a way that maximizes the land they have access to. Honestly, snobbery in any of the culinary arts makes people forget that most people don’t drink specialty products, and that’s ok.

[JeremySeaver-vd]

Thank you thank you thank you. This is the video I have been searching for- a clear, concise, compare and contrast explanation of the various tea types. I am tea hobbyist trying to learn. There is so much conflicting information particularly around terminology (eg. oxidation vs fermentation) out there. This video finally made me feel like I can start to understand what I prefer in a tea based on process. Note for Don and other Mei Leaf staff: I own a tequila bar. Much like champagne or Pu erh tea, Tequila is differentiated from other agave spirits in part based on where the agave is grown. If you are ever in the US (Ann Arbor, Michigan to be exact) I would love the chance to return the favor of all this amazing tea knowledge by taking you through a Tequila and other agave spirits tasting. That’s not a sales pitch. It’s just genuine appreciation for your work. Thanks again!

[mst]

This series is great because it's packing deep dive coverage of topics that are scattered throughout your other videos into a nice neat guide that can be referenced later easily.

I found the conversation about manipulating lower quality oolong teas interesting, because it made me think of an analogy I'm sure you can relate to, Don.

When I was first getting into sound engineering and music production I always noticed newbies trying to cover up a bad source with effects, EQing, and mixing. My mantra has always been garbage in garbage out. Start with a good player playing a good instrument and carry the quality all the way through the mics, the cables, the racks, to the recording device and getting a good mix will be effortless.

[SONOFSATURN]

Tea truly is a gift from nature. I love your tea and teaware. Enjoying this series even as an experienced tea head. Thank you Don for everything! Keep these great vids comin!

[MariyaShalashova-yo]

I've never paid attention to a lecture this much before

[sunya]

And another masterclass from Don ! Tea is so complex that I want to drink every single tea you're selling... Thanks for keeping up the good work and have a nice week-end you all !

[extraslava]

When Don said "The plant knows that it's in the process of dying"... ;( Right in the feels

[BlakeP]

I started salivating when Don pulled out that Jade Star cake…..

[smilebot]

Awesome series guys. This will be a classic reference for anyone wanting to get into the amazing journey of tea. It might be cool to put together samples that we can drink while watching this series.

[lollebreuning]

Can you please make a chart, with the pictures you showed, about the different tea types. Would be nice to have an overview.

[saraspriggatoni]

Definitely watching this twice to take it all in. I love this format, the conversation style is so fun and dynamic. Don and Holta are both so awesome. Thank you!!!

[fdadrtrttewrt]

I really love this series. Thanks to you both! I watched it twice to try to memorize the steps for the different types of teas. I am interested to see the different ways roasters can complete that final step.

[ricardor]

love this series! I owe all of my tea knowledge and passion to your videos and these are so rich with information

[lightenning]

Thank you so much Don ! Your work is excellent and we can see this is your passion ! Best class about tea ever !

[MarcusParry]

Thank you Don and Halta for this series! I'm planning to run some basic info tea workshops myself and so glad I have this material to help me get prepared!

[kathywestcott]

Wonderful so informative learning a lot thanks for sharing 👍

[paulkaye]

Wonderful instructive and on-point video.Covered so much ground. I learned a lot. I also loved having someone by you who did not know a lot about tea and could ask questions that were on my mind, too. Thank you!

[pieinthesky]

Thank you so much. I am trying to learn about tea and gong fu cha. This is valuable information.

[lynne]

wow...just..wow! This is such a fantastic series and so well presented by Don. I suspect this has changed my life as I start sampling the different teas. This should have been shown on national television :-)

[GilbertBarrierLaDanseduSilence]

Very nice video, appreciate all the work behind