Hi all,

One thing I like about the teakettle-that-shall-not-be-named is that
it makes getting water at the desired temperature take nearly no
attention. So I finally tried that Kapchorua CTC green again.

Tastes much as I remember (so I think mason jars in a dark, cool
cupboard really are a good storage method). Followed the brewing
instructions as stated -- 170F water, 3 minutes, 1 tsp per 8oz. It's
not as astringent as last time, and seems sweeter. Still has those
metallic flavors, and especially in the finish they make me anticipate
the next sip. More fruit aroma is noticeable now. As before not very
"green" tasting/smelling, but still distinctive and pleasant.

On 11 Sep 2008 01:21:47 GMT, Natarajan Krishnaswami cwru.edu>
wrote:

You have a tea kettle named Voldemort?

That's also what I like. I fill it up, set the temperature, and go
about getting the teapot and tea ready. If I get distracted, or called
away, when I come back, it's ready to go. I used to fiddle with
thermometers to get water to 180 or 170 or whatever.

Natarajan Krishnaswami wrote:
...

Look around, theyre common enough but kind of expensive. I dont use
mine because I find the glass handle slippery and the lid would be the
first thing to break.

Jim