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Lewis Perin
 
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Default Steeping Silver Needles

Steve Hay > writes:

> Kitty wrote:
> > and would you use this method for any Loose white tea or is it only for
> > specific teas which can stand up to several steeps? Thanks, Kitty
> >

>
> Many teas can do multiple steepings. I think the only exception I've
> run into is Darjeeling. There are probably others as well.. But any
> White/Green/Oolong is fair game.


Because Kitty omitted the context, I think you assumed that this was
merely about multiple steeps. It was a bit more specific: multiple
short steeps with a lot of leaf at high temperatures. I wouldn't try
that with a delicate, fresh green.

/Lew
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