19 Jun 16 Best YouTube Tea Channels to Follow

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We will let you in on a little secret: some of our favourite tea education does not happen over a cup at all, it happens on YouTube.

Somewhere between the brewing tutorials, the farm visits and the side-by-side tastings, it has quietly become one of the richest and most generous classrooms in the tea world, and a completely free one at that.

So we thought we would open up our own subscriptions box and share the 16 best YouTube tea channels we genuinely follow, learn from and admire. Whether you are brand new to loose leaf or a seasoned leaf-geek chasing your next rabbit hole, there is something here for you.

Think of it as a follow-up to our roundup of the 13 best tea blogs, because at Teapro we believe the more you understand tea, the more you love it.

The 15 best YouTube tea channels we follow

1. Mei Leaf

Run by the charismatic Don Mei from his London teahouse, Mei Leaf is arguably the most influential English-language tea channel in the world, and usually the first one we recommend.

With deeply researched videos covering every tea type, from white and green to oolong, black and pu-erh, plus brewing tutorials, teaware deep-dives and on-location tea-region travel films, it is a masterclass in learning to taste.

Don’s gift is making serious tea knowledge approachable and exciting, the perfect starting point for any aspiring tea pro.

YouTube handle: @MeiLeaf

2. Jesse's Teahouse

Founded by American comedian and Fulbright scholar Jesse Appell.

He lived in China and apprenticed in traditional xiangsheng comedy, this channel blends warmth, humour and genuine expertise in Chinese gongfu tea.

Expect gongfu demonstrations, tastings, Chinese tea-culture stories and a strong sense of community.

It is one of the most welcoming on-ramps to whole-leaf Chinese tea you will find.

Youtube handle: @jessesteahouse

3. Teapro

And of course! Because no list of great tea channels would be complete without a little bias, our own channel.

At Teapro we are on a mission to turn tea drinkers into tea pros, with content built on two simple beliefs: pure, single-origin teas and natural blends taste best when nothing artificial gets in the way, and education makes every cup more rewarding.

Expect honest brewing guides, wellness insight and the occasional myth-busting, all in the warm, no-nonsense spirit of letting the leaf speak for itself.

We would love for you to join us.

YouTube handle: @Teapro

4. Tea For Me Please

Nicole’s long-running channel and blog set out to make tea fun and accessible for everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned drinkers, while championing small tea businesses.

With friendly educational videos posted regularly, beginner guides and the odd light-hearted series, it is a refreshingly down-to-earth, snobbery-free corner of tea YouTube that we always enjoy.

YouTube handle: @teaformeplease

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5. Wu Mountain Tea

A favourite among gongfu enthusiasts, Wu Mountain Tea is regularly recommended as one of the best knowledge resources for the practice of service tea.

The channel focuses on Chinese tea culture, brewing and the meditative, ceremonial side of gongfu cha, ideal if you want to go beyond flavour into the ritual itself.

YouTube handle: @wumountaintea

6. Tea House Ghost

Produced by West China Tea, Tea House Ghost is a beautifully made educational web series all about gongfu cha, the Chinese art of making and serving tea.

Structured in seasons, with a follow-along, gaiwan-at-the-ready format, it is one of the most charming and genuinely instructive introductions to Chinese tea ceremony online.

YouTube handle: @TeaHouseGhost

7. Oh How Civilized

Polished, practical and welcoming, Oh How Civilized is our go-to for clear, approachable how-to content.

Think how to brew specific teas, matcha guides, comparisons and accessible reviews, all presented in a bright, beginner-friendly style.

A great pick when you want a straightforward answer to an everyday tea question.

YouTube handle: @OhHowCivilized

8. TeaDB

Hosted by James and Denny from Seattle, TeaDB is a long-standing institution, especially for pu-erh lovers.

Across hundreds of roughly 15-minute episodes they discuss tea sessions, storage, ageing, the economics of the tea world and honest reviews.

Crucially, they are not a vendor, which gives their views a refreshing impartiality.

It is the thinking drinker’s channel, brilliant for going deep on pu-erh and the wider tea hobby.

YouTube handle: @TeaDB

9. Farmer Leaf

Run by William and Yubai from Pu’er city in Yunnan.

Farmer Leaf is genuinely special because they grow and process their own tea.

That means unusually detailed, first-hand videos on the tea plants themselves, agricultural realities, processing methods and the business of tea.

If you want to understand pu-erh from the soil up, there are few better windows into the source.

YouTube handle: @farmerleaf61

10. Nio Teas

Specialists in Japanese green tea, Nio Teas is the channel we turn to for sencha, matcha, gyokuro and the world of single-origin Japanese tea.

Expect clear brewing guides and genuine farm-to-cup insight into Japanese tea culture and sourcing, a focused, expert resource for green-tea devotees.

YouTube handle: @Nioteas

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11. Yunomi

Yunomi connects drinkers directly with Japanese tea producers, and its channel reflects that farm-first mission.

Expect visits to Japanese tea farms, producer stories and insight into green tea, sencha and matcha straight from the people who grow it.

Lovely for anyone who cares about provenance and supporting small Japanese growers.

YouTube handle:@Yunomilife

12. Zhen Tea

Run by tea sommelier Zhen Lu, this Canada-based channel offers a thoughtful, knowledgeable take on Chinese tea.

From sourcing trips to detailed tastings and brewing guidance.

Its calm, expert tone makes it a lovely follow for anyone wanting trustworthy, origin-focused Chinese tea content.

YouTube handle: @ZhenteaCa

13. Tea Angle (The Teapository)

Dawn and Matt run the Sydney-based tea store Tea Angle, and their channel is a standout for oolong lovers, with particular expertise in dancong and Wuyi rock oolongs.

Expect high-quality tasting sessions, China sourcing-trip footage and educational videos on Chinese tea culture, delivered with good production values and refreshing honesty (Dawn is even a World Tea Brewing Champion).

YouTube handle:@teaangle

14. Eco-Cha Teas

Based in Taiwan, Eco-Cha takes you straight to the source of some of the world’s finest oolong.

The channel shares farm visits, harvest insights and the stories of the small artisanal producers behind Taiwanese high-mountain tea, wonderful for understanding terroir, seasonality and craft from the people who live it.

YouTube handle: @EcoChaTeas

15. Cuppa Cha

Hosted by the warm and knowledgeable Tania Stacey, Cuppa Cha is an education-first channel for anyone looking to build their tea knowledge.

It spans tutorials, how-to guides, reviews, recipes and travel vlogs, all aimed at breaking down tea snobbery and making the tea world feel welcoming, a friendly all-rounder with a genuinely encouraging tone.

YouTube handle: @CuppaChaTEAChannel

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The verdict: best tea channels on YouTube

Whichever of these best YouTube tea channels you subscribe to first, you are in for a treat, and a genuine education.

Each one brings a different region, style and personality to the screen, but they all share the thing we love most about tea: endless curiosity and the joy of a cup brewed well.

Follow a few, brew along, and let your palate lead the way. And when you are ready to taste the pure, single-origin teas behind the theory, explore the Teapro collection and keep your tea journey brewing.