Creamy, milky, buttery, roasted, after seeing this description, I wanna sip my tea too, thanks for making this good video, as a Chinese born in Chaoshan area, we drink tea since we were small, it's really happy to see tea leaf is stew properly and appreciated.
Finally was able to acquire one of these. Gorgeous. Shipped quick and everything was well wrapped and protected. Very solid construction, high level of attention to detail. I am very happy I finally was able to pick this tea set up!
Finally having my first true GongFu experience today and sharing with my children. Starting out with a cheap basic brewing set, and hoping to someday upgrade to the Guru!
I bought this tea after watching this video. My best friend is visiting on Sunday, and she's anxious to learn all about gong fu brewing. I also bought the Moonlight White and can't stop diving into the pack to smell it! Thanks, Don; another really educational and helpful video. Keep them coming, please!
That set looks gorgeous! I'm saving up my pennies. I already know how to brew gongfu cha, but I watch all your videos because I just love the way you explain things.
I just ordered mine today...so excited! My poor old tea tray needed replacing, and I knew this is the one that I wanted. Plus, who can say no to more teaware? I may need to buy a second house for all of it. Thanks for the videos and the knowledge, always enjoyable.
I just got my Gong Fu Guru II. It does have the tea ware which is ok. I will slowly add the needed tea ware. I really liked this video because it opens up a new dimension for tea lovers. The excellent instructions encourage me to purchased one. Right now they are on sale. Check it out!
Hi, after watching this video, I realised that the way I have been brewing my PuErh tea has been a mix of the GongFu method and the western method, ie 6-10g loose leaf for 3 mins. No wonder I didn't enjoy my PuErh tea!!!
Just placed my order. Paying a lot for it as I'm living in Germany. So excited though! Going to test it with a young gushu Puerh from the Mei leaf store!
I was watching this video because I just bought my first tea pets (three little monks - see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil) and wanted to make sure that I use them correctly. I do love a good oolong though. I don't use my real name here, but I've been on the Facebook page since discovering gong fu (at a Discworld convention, of all places!) - so you may or may not remember the time that I got tea tipsy on Alishan Cream!
Do you still have the downloadable guide? The link doesn't work since it's to the old site I'm looking for some guides that might be suitable for printing
Hey Don, I am ardent follower of your videos. I got one question. I have read that whilst Thiene, dissolves within about the first minute of infusion, more time is needed for polyphenolic compounds that give tea its colour & some parts of the flavour, to be released. I have also read that polyphenols break down Thiene's, thus longer the infusion the effect of Thiene is reduced and thus, reduces the stimulating effect of Tea. Therefore, a brewing time of 1-3mins is proposed in these articles. I would like to hear your views on this and specifically how these aspects work with Gong Fu brewing
Hello there, great videos and very nice set there! though I'm getting a bit confused; in this video you used 11 grams of tea for 150 ml, but by looking at you tea brewing chart 1.5 grams would be fitting (which seems much more normal for me) - could you maybe help me with what im missing? Thanks!
thehighestunit Hello! In this video Don was brewing gong fu style or Chinese tea ceremony style. This is defined as a hefty amount of leaf with a short quick infusion time. This allows you to fully enjoy the tea over many infusions.
Looks like a great set! I have a lot of this stuff bought separately, but I don't have a nice tray like that. Might add the Gongfu Guru to my Christmas list. :-)
Hi, i've got an question. Not per se on this topic, but similar! I read on your homepage that it is possible to do more then one Infusion when iam brewing tea. That is an good thing, but sometimes i don't want or have enough time to drink more then one cup of tea. Is it possible to let the tea leaves dry and brew a few hours later again? Or would that ruin the tea or leaves? Sorry for my poor english. :-)
Fantastic video as always! I'm new to gong fu brewing and a little confused about your chart for how much tea to use. Does the 100 ml refer to a 100 ml brewing vessel (that I won't be filling all the way) or is it the actual amount of water I'm using? Thanks!
"Creamy, milky, buttery" - Interesting choice of words to describe the taste of oolong tea. Can you explain why you would describe it as such? I love your tea videos by the way - I'm also a teahead all the way from Malaysia. Will definitely come and visit if I get the opportunity to visit London again.
Good question here: I have watched several of your videos and all of them with gong fu brewing you speak about how the second and third Infusion the tea leaves produce the most flavor but what about with western brewing? Does the same stand true? Is the second western infusion stronger or the first one? I would love for another video of some western brewing and your thoughts as well as comparison since you do a lot of gong fu brewing.
Nice video, I love it and also you brewing chart! The only thing is your phone on the table, it takes your attention, you touch and check it 16 times. I saw you checked or controlled your camera using it, but for me it was killing the vibes. The environment and the background are so clean and simple in a good way. For me that phone is just not for being in the middle of this intimate, traditional tea brewing. :) I love your contents and thank you for the information you share through these videos!
Thanks Mate, I am working on stopping the instinct to check focus. I have had issues in the past where I recorded an entire video and then found it was not in focus. Because I am usually alone there is noone to check so I am a bit paranoid about it but I will try!
Hey Can I ask some questions related to gong fu brewing? I don't ask them right now because It's old video and I don't want to ask when there is no answer from anyone xD
We check comments every so often so you are welcome to ask questions. If you send us a message on FB or Instagram then you will get a more prompt reply.
Anyone else find this art relaxing? Sorta like you’re meditating??
Creamy, milky, buttery, roasted, after seeing this description, I wanna sip my tea too, thanks for making this good video, as a Chinese born in Chaoshan area, we drink tea since we were small, it's really happy to see tea leaf is stew properly and appreciated.
Finally was able to acquire one of these. Gorgeous. Shipped quick and everything was well wrapped and protected. Very solid construction, high level of attention to detail. I am very happy I finally was able to pick this tea set up!
I had no idea people r this much into tea I fell asleep for two hours and then I woke up this video somehow was on
Hahahaha welcome to the world of teaheads, must have been a strange thing to wake up to!
@@MeiLeaf Hahaha made my day!
Hey Matthew, did you get into Tea as well now? I mean it's been about 4 years XD
Finally having my first true GongFu experience today and sharing with my children. Starting out with a cheap basic brewing set, and hoping to someday upgrade to the Guru!
I bought this tea after watching this video. My best friend is visiting on Sunday, and she's anxious to learn all about gong fu brewing. I also bought the Moonlight White and can't stop diving into the pack to smell it!
Thanks, Don; another really educational and helpful video. Keep them coming, please!
Man hes the only one to get me to like a Video on RUclips
That set looks gorgeous! I'm saving up my pennies. I already know how to brew gongfu cha, but I watch all your videos because I just love the way you explain things.
Thanks Adam - we will try to throw some extra Teahead content out there for all of you that Gong Fu like pros already!
I just ordered mine today...so excited! My poor old tea tray needed replacing, and I knew this is the one that I wanted. Plus, who can say no to more teaware? I may need to buy a second house for all of it. Thanks for the videos and the knowledge, always enjoyable.
Enjoythe Guru Mindy and send us a pic if you can on our FB - we love seeing the Guru out there in other people's homes and countries!
I visited your shop on Saturday and again on Monday and bought 5 of your teas... thank you for an amazing experience and great teas :)
Thanks for coming!
At 9:42 the glass pot seems to have a scary-looking smiley face on it.
Halloween kind of jackolantern I seen it too ^.^
I just got my Gong Fu Guru II. It does have the tea ware which is ok. I will slowly add the needed tea ware. I really liked this video because it opens up a new dimension for tea lovers. The excellent instructions encourage me to purchased one. Right now they are on sale. Check it out!
I am sorry correction it does NOT have the teaware.
Hi, after watching this video, I realised that the way I have been brewing my PuErh tea has been a mix of the GongFu method and the western method, ie 6-10g loose leaf for 3 mins. No wonder I didn't enjoy my PuErh tea!!!
Just placed my order. Paying a lot for it as I'm living in Germany. So excited though! Going to test it with a young gushu Puerh from the Mei leaf store!
I was watching this video because I just bought my first tea pets (three little monks - see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil) and wanted to make sure that I use them correctly.
I do love a good oolong though. I don't use my real name here, but I've been on the Facebook page since discovering gong fu (at a Discworld convention, of all places!) - so you may or may not remember the time that I got tea tipsy on Alishan Cream!
I like how you can see his recording screen from the phone
Excellent video as always! Can't wait until payday.
Thank you!
Dear Don.Is your brewing guide still available on your website? Please...
Do you still have the downloadable guide? The link doesn't work since it's to the old site I'm looking for some guides that might be suitable for printing
Just ordered this for myself for Christmas! I’ve wanted that tray since I’ve seen it!
Hey Don, I am ardent follower of your videos. I got one question. I have read that whilst Thiene, dissolves within about the first minute of infusion, more time is needed for polyphenolic compounds that give tea its colour & some parts of the flavour, to be released. I have also read that polyphenols break down Thiene's, thus longer the infusion the effect of Thiene is reduced and thus, reduces the stimulating effect of Tea. Therefore, a brewing time of 1-3mins is proposed in these articles. I would like to hear your views on this and specifically how these aspects work with Gong Fu brewing
Good video
I can't find your brewing guide... 😕
When I click the link I just get to your website.
meileaf.com/article/basic-brewing-guide/
@@TheClyde1993 Thanks!
@@julian8080 Anything for my fellow teaheads. :)
This is such a good video! thank you so much! =D
:)
Hi, Have you plans to sell any another type of Gong Fu tea trays in the near future? as i know you only have b stock of the Guru left.
If u shouldn't leave the leaves in the water how do u get the leaves out of the pot ?
Hello there, great videos and very nice set there!
though I'm getting a bit confused; in this video you used 11 grams of tea for 150 ml, but by looking at you tea brewing chart 1.5 grams would be fitting (which seems much more normal for me) - could you maybe help me with what im missing?
Thanks!
thehighestunit Hello! In this video Don was brewing gong fu style or Chinese tea ceremony style. This is defined as a hefty amount of leaf with a short quick infusion time. This allows you to fully enjoy the tea over many infusions.
1.5 grams is appropriate for "western style" brewing, but with gongfu style you use a lot of leaves and do multiple super short steepings
The first rinse, we also call it “waking” the tea up!
Looks like a great set! I have a lot of this stuff bought separately, but I don't have a nice tray like that. Might add the Gongfu Guru to my Christmas list. :-)
The ultimate Christmas gift for all teaheads!
Hi, i've got an question. Not per se on this topic, but similar! I read on your homepage that it is possible to do more then one Infusion when iam brewing tea. That is an good thing, but sometimes i don't want or have enough time to drink more then one cup of tea. Is it possible to let the tea leaves dry and brew a few hours later again? Or would that ruin the tea or leaves? Sorry for my poor english. :-)
Will this be back in stock anytime soon? Thanks.
Great video. Is the brewing guide still available in the new website?
i need dis
Can you rinse the leaves with room temperature water?
+Briante Najev you can but with ball rolled Oolongs and cake tea it will not open up the leaves sufficiently.
What's the name of that white dish with tea in it. Your left
14:30 Teapot smiling at me
Such marvelous videos. Thanks. Any chance the Gong Fu Guru will return to the market? Hope so!!
Thank you. The Guru should be coming to market in a few months.
Can you please update the link to the brewing guide. ☺️
Fantastic video as always! I'm new to gong fu brewing and a little confused about your chart for how much tea to use. Does the 100 ml refer to a 100 ml brewing vessel (that I won't be filling all the way) or is it the actual amount of water I'm using? Thanks!
It refers to a 100ml vessel that you will be adding leaves to and then filling up with water (so actual amount of water is around 80-90ml).
"Creamy, milky, buttery" - Interesting choice of words to describe the taste of oolong tea. Can you explain why you would describe it as such? I love your tea videos by the way - I'm also a teahead all the way from Malaysia. Will definitely come and visit if I get the opportunity to visit London again.
Tea can have natural Lactones which give it a milky taste and texture. These tend to be higher with certain cultivars like the Taiwanese Jin Xuan tea.
Good question here: I have watched several of your videos and all of them with gong fu brewing you speak about how the second and third Infusion the tea leaves produce the most flavor but what about with western brewing? Does the same stand true? Is the second western infusion stronger or the first one? I would love for another video of some western brewing and your thoughts as well as comparison since you do a lot of gong fu brewing.
With Western brewing the first infusion is always the most flavourful. We will try to make other videos comparing brewing techniques.
should i use purple clay pot for dancong teas? not sure they're lightly roasted or highly roasted teas
You can use the Yixing for Dancong tea (although theoretically the red Chaozhou clay is more often used for Dancong).
is this suitabe for green japanese tea? thanks
yes it is for all tea types.
Need to go to Camden and see you guys, too bad I'm in the states ;____;
We will be waiting for you to take a trip to London!
Where did you buy it?
We sell it in ourselves because it is our own design.
Nice video, I love it and also you brewing chart! The only thing is your phone on the table, it takes your attention, you touch and check it 16 times. I saw you checked or controlled your camera using it, but for me it was killing the vibes. The environment and the background are so clean and simple in a good way. For me that phone is just not for being in the middle of this intimate, traditional tea brewing. :)
I love your contents and thank you for the information you share through these videos!
Thanks Mate, I am working on stopping the instinct to check focus. I have had issues in the past where I recorded an entire video and then found it was not in focus. Because I am usually alone there is noone to check so I am a bit paranoid about it but I will try!
We need to get collection in USA.
how should you wash and maintain?
Wash the Guru with soapy water and dry after every session. Soak or wash with tea stain removers occasionally.
When will the Guru be back in stock?! =D
+Xavier Rodriguez mid October.
How hot would the water need to be for you're guys midnight sun?
95-100 degrees 205-210 f is perfect for this tea.
chinalife Tea House Thanks! love you're videos you made me want to star brewing in gong fu style
Can't wait till mine arrives on Monday saving the dinosaur collection for this.
Hey
Can I ask some questions related to gong fu brewing? I don't ask them right now because It's old video and I don't want to ask when there is no answer from anyone xD
We check comments every so often so you are welcome to ask questions. If you send us a message on FB or Instagram then you will get a more prompt reply.
So when I have more time I prepare some questions I wanted to ask and write it on FB ^_^
Thanks
Why are you using so hot water for oolong? Are you crazy?
Oolongs are brewed in boiling hot water in general but especially for ball rolled oolongs.
Kinda late to the game here, but want a great set. All self-contained and meant for travel. If I just had an extra couple hundred $ laying around.
Saw the first video yesterday, ordered the Guru today. Reckon I'll have the first set in Australian ＼(^o^)／！ So excited!!
Definitely the first in the Southern Hemisphere!
Not really the easiest Way, but im intriged
I bet that's your dad's picture on the wall. ;)
Yes :)
Heeeheeeeheeehee :D It took a while for me ;)
Yuck. I have some earl grey tea and I tried this method. It sucked. The "first brew" just tasted like hot water with yellow color.
I hope you know by now this method of brewing is only meant for chinese teas specifically oolong teas😅earl grey should be brewed western style only..
no gong fu guru available......
oloong is half fermented not roasted
Most oolong is roasted and I think that you mean half oxidised rather than fermented (unlike raw and ripe PuErh which does undergo fermentation).
Thanks for the useful brewing instructions. I suggest not have a cell phone there, it distracts the viewer and reduces the quality of the video.
I thought that to for awhile but he is using his app on his phone to control the camera.
nice labrodorite
Well spotted by the way!
Nice video