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Eric Jorgensen
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On 3 May 2005 21:15:05 -0700
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> Eric Jorgensen wrote:
> > On 3 May 2005 19:38:48 -0700
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> > > What is "CTC"?
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> > CTC - Crush/Tear/Curl - it means that they've mechanically
> processed the
> > tea into smaller bits that release their flavor more quickly.
> Steeping
> > times should be cut short with CTC teas.
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> Should you use a standard infuser basket as you would with a full leaf
> tea?
Sure - you'll be happier with mesh type infusers, since little bits of
PG Tips can get out of the holes in sheet-metal and plastic infusers, and
certainly out of glass infusers.
Though, it's not so much as to markedly decrease the end quality of the
tea, so, go ahead.
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