"Eric" > wrote in message
om...
> Of course this stupid bitch is describing no one other than (hint,
> hint) herself ... LOL!!!
>
No- I think she's describing people who count the number of teacups they
drink in a given day. I didn't notice any stupidity, though. Sarcasm, yes.
As for the bitchyness- that's in the eye of the beholder.

Now- back to our regular programming. I made a pot of Shui Mei white tea
from www.funalliance.com today and found the taste to be exceedingly
delicate. I agree with Joseph Kubera- tea does change in taste and scent as
it cools. It turns out that in the Chinese tea ceremony, people sometimes
drink from slim cups as the brew cools in order to appreciate the change in
smell and taste. By the way- I brewed this one with relatively cool (i.e.,
simmering) water for two minutes, maybe less. It's beginning to get cold out
(my building manager tested the heating system today) and this is the time
of year when I leave off plain water, lemonade or iced tea and move into the
hot stuff. I find it helps me concentrate on my writing, too, since I tend
to start late in the evening and work for a few hours.