On Jan 30, 12:43*am, wrote:
> On Jan 29, 11:04*pm, Shen > wrote:
>
> > The reality of my age and heritage has come to the forefront and I've
> > developed a bit of hypertension and insomnia - not too high - high
> > enough, though, that I must forsake caffeinated tea from late
> > afternoon onward.
> > So - here's the rub: I really LOVE a decent pot of tea and the
> > decaffeinated I've had have lost flavour, as well as the buzz. Can't
> > stomach fruity or scented stuff and really adore a good, stiff Yunnan
> > Gold or a lingering Oolong and Shu and Sheng are my breakfast buddies.
> > Anyone out there with a suggestion???
> > Personally, I am seriously doubtful that there even be a palatable
> > decaf availabale (tea snob, that I am); but, I am willing to give it a
> > go.
> > Thanks, all.
> > Shen
>
> A good pai mutan or silver needles.. Does not feel to have any
> caffeine
> at all, although strictly speaking they have as much caffeine. But
> I can drink 2 pots before sleep and it doesn't make any difference at
> all. I think this is due to high content of theanine? I wouldn't be
> able
> to drink decaf teas at all, I'd rather drink water - it tastes better
> to me.
> -ak

Yes, I agree about the water thing; however, drinking Pai Mutan or
even a good Silver Needle is pretty much in thesame league as water
imho.
I'm looking for something with a little more gusto.
Shen