> I've tried putting loose-leaf tea (from mellowmonk.com) in
> do-it-yourself tea bags that I found at a local Japanese market, but
> the infusion just wasn't as good as brewing "unfettered" leaves.

Out of curiosity, what's mellowmonk.com's tea like? What's the service
like?

The fact that they devote a site to selling only one tea makes me
interested (& a little leery): I don't know what to make of this
vendor.

Anyone with experience with 'em?

ZBL