it sometimes occurs that i will find a tea at my local
vendor's shop the fragrance of which attracts me
mightily. it likewise sometimes occurs that i am dis-
appointed by the tea which is subsequently pro-
duced from said leaves. it would follow from this
that leaf fragrance is not a solid indicator of qua-
lity. there are, of course, many things which need
be tested in determining quality, but it is passing
strange that a batch could give up an entirely
pleasing aroma in leaf form and then fall short in
taste.

any illumination of this would be welcomed.

wizard of ahhs/