"Jason F in Los Angeles" > wrote in message
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> Never had any of those teas by those companies, but if they're in bags,
> try to find them in loose leaf, as the quality will be much improved,
> particularly the oolong.
>
> I'm not a fan of bancha, so I think it's fine in a bag. LOL.
>
> Your Asian grocer probably also sells some teapots or "infuser mugs"
> with strainers already built into them for your convenient tea brewing
> if you do find some loose leaf stuff you'd like to try.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> ~J
>
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Thanks, I did buy them loose leaf. The oolong is quite good. My wife took
the whole pot!! I think I will quickly become a fan of oolong tea. I have
a small Asian tea set that I bought from an Asian grocery that seems to do
the trick. I have a Greek coffee briki that I heat the water in for the
tea.

Pete