> BTW, I drank a 2004 silver bud Pu'erh the other day and
> it was lovely, nice, gorgeous, and interesting. Don't expect it to last
> forever, but for a few years, I expect great things.

Michael,

Is the 2004 you're referring to happen to be the mini-beeng from The
Tea Gallery in NY? I ask because I've been drinking this and agree
wholeheartedly with your adjectives.

Steven