> Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of
> Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee

All you wiseacres on this NG should be more respectful of a well-intentioned
and possibly important post like this. The main domestic use of Americium
(isotope 241) is as an ionization source on thin sheets of foil in smoke
detectors. Some of these are made in China. If the same factory makes smoke
detectors and Pu-erh, it is not inconceivable that the "leaves" could get
mixed. Fluoride, of course, enters when workers with good oral-care habits
but otherwise lacking in a sense of hygiene spit into the steamers. I think
the guy's onto something, and we should be more attentive to such important
alerts.

-DM

From an Oxford University loo, ca. 1979:
"Be alert."
"Be aloof. We already have enough lerts."