> On Sep 29, 11:50 am, Space Cowboy ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>> My idea of full body is multiple whole leaf on a stem. In other
>> words something you couldn't swallow without chewing. It should clog
>> your pot. Its the nature of oolong and black tea processing the leaf
>> will break versus a white or green. I think a good British breafast
>> tea has a more full body taste because of the blend than single whole
>> leaf. I don't see any connection betweeen tea taste and leaf size. I
>> like sucking brew from whole leaf because I choke on fines. I'm
>> currently drinkg a flat pressed green whole leaf which was done by a
>> roller that left tire marks. Hell maybe they used a tractor. There
>> are weak tasting teas of the whole and pekoe sizes. Just add more
>> tea.
>>

>
> Do you see any connection between full-bodiedness and
> ability to brew a tea for a very long time (20-30min) without
> it getting bitter or astringent? I find that very appealing
> because you're not racing against time when drinking
> that kind of tea..