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The Arabic stores sell a short leaf Assam called Barooti and long leaf
called Kalami. Brands like Shahrzad sell both.

Jim

On May 7, 4:07 am, AK > wrote:
> The only issue I'm having is that the tea I have (Shahrzad)
> isn't very good so if I add too much of it, it becomes bitter rather
> than strong tea-flavored. I think a decent assam might work much better.
>
> -ak