Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
For the last few months I've been tasting around 60 teas a day.
Every year I sample close to 1,000 teas in search of the small handful that make it into the Mei Leaf collection. It's a process I've repeated for more than 25 years.
Most people see the finished tea. Few see the reality behind it.
The endless tasting sessions. The sensory fatigue. The pressure of making the right decisions. The constant pursuit of excellence and the question that inevitably follows:
How much is enough?
In this behind-the-scenes vlog, I share a candid look at what it's really like to dedicate your life to tea tasting and curation. This isn't a guide, a review, or a masterclass. It's a personal reflection on passion, obsession, purpose, and the limits of dedication.
After decades of chasing extraordinary teas, I'm starting to wonder how much longer I can keep doing it.
Join me for one of the most honest conversations I've had on this channel.
My personal Instagram: instagram.com/diaryofataster
#Tea #TeaTasting #MeiLeaf #ChineseTea #TeaMaster #TeaBuyer #TeaEducation #TeaJourney #TeaVlog #behindthescenes
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For the last few months I've been tasting around 60 teas a day.
Every year I sample close to 1,000 teas in search of the small handful that make it into the Mei Leaf collection. It's a process I've repeated for more than 25 years.
Most people see the finished tea. Few see the reality behind it.
The endless tasting sessions. The sensory fatigue. The pressure of making the right decisions. The constant pursuit of excellence and the question that inevitably follows:
How much is enough?
In this behind-the-scenes vlog, I share a candid look at what it's really like to dedicate your life to tea tasting and curation. This isn't a guide, a review, or a masterclass. It's a personal reflection on passion, obsession, purpose, and the limits of dedication.
After decades of chasing extraordinary teas, I'm starting to wonder how much longer I can keep doing it.
Join me for one of the most honest conversations I've had on this channel.
My personal Instagram: instagram.com/diaryofataster
#Tea #TeaTasting #MeiLeaf #ChineseTea #TeaMaster #TeaBuyer #TeaEducation #TeaJourney #TeaVlog #behindthescenes
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Join our NOTIFICATION SQUAD: meileaf.com/subscribe
Shop online: meileaf.com
Clothing and other merch: merch.meileaf.com
SECOND CHANNEL - my personal tasting journey
YouTube: youtube.com/@DiaryOfATaster
Instagram: instagram.com/diaryofataster
TikTok: tiktok.com/@diary.of.a.taster
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Join us on Instagram
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instagram.com/mei.leaf.teahouse
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