Kevin Pfeifle > wrote in message >. ..
> On 05 Apr 2004 19:50:29 GMT, rown (Tom) wrote:
>
> >Hi Kevin:
> >
> >Cameron seems to have answered your question.
> >I just wanted to say how nice it is to see another piper (and ASPer) posting
> >here.
>
> Hi Tom:
>
> Yes, my interest in ASP led me in this direction...time to stop using
> the store bought tea bags and really start experiencing the tea...same
> thing thats driving me to purchase more expensive pipes <G>
>
> Hi Cameron:
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll probably go with the two cup (just me that
> drinks it) Chatsford first chance I get for my black tea use. At some
> point it might be nice to have a Yixing, I really like the looks of
> some of them.
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> Kevin
> http://www.theperfectsky.com
> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.
There seems to be a conception that tobacco use (regardless of what
form it takes) will ruin the sense of taste and smell and yet, if
anything, I notice that mine are sharpened after a pipe or cigar.
I've just finished a bowl of Haddo's in a Savinelli sea coral (an
excellent ebay find at $12) and have started in on a pot of Meng Ku
puer from Michael Ryan.

The Meng Ku 2003 vintage is a surprisingly good tea considering its
youth. Light and subtle on the palate with a fruity-floral aftertaste
and a touch of Yunnan spice. Like a good golden virginia with a touch
of perique.

I wish you the best of luck in your adventures with tea.

Cameron