Trying some new teas
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> ostaz wrote:
>> The tea is all loose leaf, which I hope makes a difference. I've had the
>> jasmine tea in the yellow and gold tin.....it' rather astringent but it's
>> GREAT for a hoarse or sore throat (I'm a singer).
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> Yes, the jasmine green in the yellow and gold tin is not a high quality
> green jasmine but does OK for a quick cup or iced. Don;t let it steep
> too long as it gets bitter fast.
I think it gets old fast as well. I'm not sure how long it lasts in the
tin.
> I can;t remember the name but there is an oolong in my Asian store that
> comes loose inside of a cardboard cylinder and it is some of the
> highest quality oolong I've had. I'll try to catch the name next time I
> go.
Yes, mine came in a cardboard cylinder as well....it seems to be good
quality.
Pete
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