Melinda wrote:

> It goes without saying that hot green tea and green tea that's
> been forgotten and left to cool taste different...I definitely
> don't get the depth of flavor with the cooled-off tea.

What greens are we talking about? As a rule, I let my Japanese
greens cool down a minute or so after brewing before consuming.
Even though brewed at temps in the 160F range, this heat still can
overwhelm the delicacy of the tea if drunk immediately after
pouring in the cup.

--crymad