Zywicki wrote:

> I picked up something at an "asian" grocery the other day, to boost the
> order up to $10. I use quotes because the place is likely Vietnamese.
>
>
> Danh Tra Hoa Sen. Scented green tea. The tea selection at the grocery
> was small, and this was the only thing that interested me. I didn't
> look closely enough at the ingredients. All I noticed were the Green
> Tea (Tra Xanh, = Danh Tra?) and jasmine scent.
>
> I just made my first cup, and after trying to figure out what that
> smell is, I realized that the third ingredient (Natural Herb Flavor) is
> Basil.
>
> It's too strong a scent for me. I think it might be bothering my
> allergies. The tea was good quality and it tastes nice, but I just
> can't take the aroma. Too bad. $1.50 gamble.
>
> I also bought a small package of dried plums. Just too sour for my
> mouth. Oh well, another thing I can say I tried.
>
> The round-eye Pad Thai I made was good, though, so the trip was worth
> it.
>
> Greg Zywicki
>
I can't put an entire salty sour plum in my mouth. I'd take the
smallest nibble. I know some old ladies take it for motion sickness.

That tea sounds interesting. I love the distinct flavor of Vietnamese
cooking.