Michael Plant > wrote:
> Dust is crap. The question of whether it's swept off the floor or lovingly
> produced for our consumption is irrelevant.

Respectfully, Michael, I swear I've had good tea from a dust-filled
teabag: recently produced by a quality company (e.g., Barry's), well-stored,
with boiling water. Freshness, storage and water temperature are well
more than half the battle for black tea, says my palate. I'd even order
standard food-service supply bag tea at local restaurants if they were served
and stored decently. They almost never are, of course.

Still friends,

Rick.