On Feb 6, 11:37*am, Shen > wrote:
> On Feb 4, 2:31*pm, Lewis Perin > wrote:
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> > Shen > writes:
> > > On Feb 4, 1:10*pm, "Dominic T." > wrote:
> > > > On Feb 4, 3:11*pm, Shen > wrote:
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> > > > > 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
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> > > > 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.
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> > > > 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.
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> > > > Good luck and I wish her the best!
> > > > - Dominic
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> > > 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.
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> > 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?
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> > /Lew
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> > Lew Perin /
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> 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!
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Shen,

If your mom "reacts profoundly (with BP increase) to even the
slightest hint of caffeine", then DON'T get a decaf green tea. It will
still contain a little caffeine. Go the herbal route.

Good luck!

Alan