On Feb 4, 2:31*pm, Lewis Perin > wrote:
> Shen > writes:
> > On Feb 4, 1:10*pm, "Dominic T." > wrote:
> > > On Feb 4, 3:11*pm, Shen > wrote:
>
> > > > My mother has had a small stroke and the MD advises NO CAFFEINE
> > > > whatsoever. She really loves the delicate greens I've kept her busy
> > > > with over the years and being a bit of a tea snob myself, I wonder if
> > > > anyone knows of a decent green that complex and delicate and not just
> > > > a cheap sencha?
> > > > Any help is gratefully appreciated.
> > > > Shen
>
> > > Sorry to hear that Shen, I hope everything is well now. The only thing
> > > I can say is to look for carbon dioxide (CO2) decaffeinated green tea..
> > > The other method ruins more of the taste and "benefits." Some decent
> > > to high quality greens can be had in CO2 decaf but you have to look
> > > and trust the vendor.
>
> > > Hopefully this doesn't degenerate into one of the infamous "30-second
> > > brew and discard" method arguments. The archives hold enough of those,
> > > and I won't even offer my opinion on it here in hopes no one else will
> > > either.
>
> > > Good luck and I wish her the best!
> > > - Dominic
>
> > Thanks, Dominic. I know about the "30 second blah-blah-blah" and my
> > hopes are the same.
> > The CO2 is all I'd consider; but, I am really looking for a really
> > nice tea. It would brighten up her day.
> > I agree with your comments about the regularly decaffeinated taste.
> > She's doing much better. Thank you.
>
> How confident are you in the premise of this search? *That is to say,
> do you think this physician has a good reason to forbid caffeine?
>
> /Lew
> ---
> Lew Perin /

You know, Lew, in my practice, I've come to realize that there really
are no "normal" standards or ranges. The human body is so unique to
each and every one of us.
She is just one of those people who reacts profoundly (with BP
increase) to even the slightest hint of caffeine.
I found it interesting that an allopathic MD was able to garner this;
but, luckily, he did.
Because of this serious sensitivity, I'd rather not attempt kukicha.
I think I'll go ahead and contact Upton's. It may be the best of what
I guess I arrogantly consider poor choices. But, Upton's, at least,
has some decent quality control and beats Lipton's.
My thanks to all of you for your kind input.
Nice to be on this board again!
Shen