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The local varieties of rice determine the quality of sake in rural villages in Japan. Discover what factors contribute to the taste of sake in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

The Japanese cities of Kobe and Kyoto are the major sake brewing centers. Learn about where sake is currently brewed in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

At the height of sake popularity, every village in Japan had its own sake brewery. Discover how sake brewing has changed over the years in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Sake brewing advances have changed the flavor of sake from thick and sweet before World War II to the dry and light flavor of contemporary sake. Find out how brewing advanced have changed the...

Large versus small breweries change the way Daiginjo sake tastes. Find out about some of the Daiginjo brewing differences with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Daiginjo is the pride of the sake brewing industry. Find out more about Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

For ice tea, use more tea leaves and steep the tea longer. Learn how to make the perfect cup of ice tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

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To make the perfect cup of white tea, make sure that the water is below the boiling point. Learn how to brew white tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

Green tea is prepared in many different ways, and the process of steeping green tea varies as well. Learn how to brew green tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

Oolong tea has partially dried leaves that contain a wide variety of flavor. Learn how to brew Oolong tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

Black tea is the most commonly consumed tea on the planet! Learn how to brew black tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

The caffeine in a cup of tea depends on the steeping time. Learn more about how caffeine influences tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

All tea comes from the exact same plant, but once the tea is plucked, it goes through different processes. Learn about the different types of tea and how they're made in this free video about...

Common myths, like the lack of caffeine in green tea, are just not true. Learn about many common myths that surround tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

Afternoon tea, often referred to as high tea, has a surprising history. Learn more about high tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

With tea bags, the tea leaf is cut and torn, which takes away from flavor. Learn about the difference between tea bags and loose leaf tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

To make the perfect cup of tea, you need good quality water and tea. Learn what else you need to brew tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

Everyone knows that the tea comes from China, but do you know the full story? Learn about the history of tea in this free video about brewing loose leaf tea.

Baking tea is the final step in the process of tea production is done to get rid of moisture. Learn more about the effects of baking tea with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on...

To bake tea you will need an electric or traditional charcoal baker. Learn more about how to bake tea with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea.

The elevation where tea leaves are grown can have a very important effect on the flavor of the tea. Learn more about the effects of elevation on tea with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free...

A gaiwan tea set is a tea brewing device than can also be used for individual consumption. Learn more about using Gaiwan tea sets with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea.

Tea is often made very simply with just a cup and spoon in the mountains of Taiwan. Learn more about making tea with a simple cup and spoon with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on...

An empty tea bag is a great tea brewing tool for making oolong tea. Learn more about making oolong tea in tea bags with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea.

Yixing tea pots are clay pots used for traditional tea brewing in Taiwan and China. Learn more about Yixing tea pots with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea.

Gong fu style tea is a system of brewing tea using great skill and technique. Learn more about making gong fu style tea in a Yixing pot with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on...

Gong fu tea is typically brewed for five to ten infusions to get the best strength and flavor from the tea leaves. Learn more about making gong fu style tea infusions with tips from a tea...

Artisan globe show tea is a very visually appealing tea when it is brewed so the brewing container is very important. Learn more about brewing show tea in an artisan tea globe with tips from a...

Professional tea sets are used in Taiwan for judging tea competitions. Learn more about using professional tea sets with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea.

Brewing tea with a professional tea set will make a strong and aromatic batch of tea. Learn more about making tea in a professional tea set with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on...

Gaiwan tea is a type of tea brewing that uses a lidded bowl for the tea. Learn more about making tea with a Gaiwan tea set with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea.

Brewing flowered tea can take up to an hour for the best results. Learn about brewing flowered teas with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea video.

Make chai tea by steeping spices in milk and adding black tea leaves. Learn to make chai tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Thai tea is made of black tea leaves, spices, and orange food coloring. Learn about Thai tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Make Thai tea by pouring sweetened milk into strongly brewed black tea over ice. Learn to make Thai tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Ceramic teapots are small because they do not hold heat as long as other teapots. Learn to use a ceramic teapot with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Green Tea is not fermented or oxidized. Learn more about green tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Japanese green tea is picked four times a year to create four different flavors of tea. Learn about Japanese green tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Chinese green tea varies in shapes, colors, and sizes. Learn about Chinese green tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

The difference between Chinese and Japanese green tea is mainly the process of making it. Learn about Chinese and Japanese green tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Brewing green tea requires a specific temperature and steeping time. Learn about brewing green tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Chai tea in the United States is made of black tea leaves and spices steeped in milk. Learn about chai tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

The key to good iced tea is having good ice cubes. Learn more about brewing iced tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

Use spring or filtered water when cold brewing iced tea. Learn more about cold brewing iced tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free video.

Black tea is the most processed of all the teas made from the tea plant. Learn about black tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Black teas are graded by leaf size and by where they are grown. Learn about black tea grading with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Black tea can be brewed with boiling water for three to five minutes. Brew black tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Alter the caffeine in tea by rinsing the tea leaves or by choosing more mature tea leaves to brew. Learn to alter caffeine with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.

Brew strong tea in a hurry by adding more tea leaves as oppose to letting it brew longer. Learn about brewing strong tea with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.