In article >,
Mike Petro > wrote:

> My general rule of thumb is 1g for every 2oz of water, but then I like
> my tea a little on the strong side. I also ONLY steep for 3 minutes to
> avoid harshness. This yields a good cup to my tastes.

anything over 3 minutes is adding only astringency.
all the flavor is in the water by 3 minutes......pilo*