I have with several teas. The reason though was to get the aroma of the
leaf prior to brewing. At least that what I had read more than once in this
forum. I haven't taste tested the tea to see if it changes/enhances the
taste of the brew.
Doug
"teadrinker" > wrote in message
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> After heating the pot with hot water and emptying it,
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> someone suggested placing the tea in the empty pot,
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> and then letting it sit, to bring out the flavors of the tea,
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> before adding the hot water.
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> Has anyone tried this?
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