On 2/20/2005 2:01 PM, Douglas wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 12:48:33 -0600, "Bluesea" >
> wrote:
>
>>I agree w/ Rebecca, something's not right and you should return it.
>
> I think it is stale. It is very, very dried out.
>
> I just tried Bond Street English Breakfast, a sample I got from Upton,
> and it brewed perfectly. I used 8 oz water, 1 teaspoon of tea and
> seeped it 3 minutes. I'm drinking it now and it's very good.
>
> The tea that I couldn't make was part of the starter set I got from
> Adagio teas with the brewer. I like the brewer very much but doubt if
> I buy any tea there.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Douglas, but thank you for the post - I was
planning on ordering that starter set today. I don't really *need* the
Aria, but it would be helpful when I only want one cup, as if putting
less water in the teapot is a chore. If I still get this, I'll know that
I'm doing it for the little tins and the brewer, and won't count on the
tea.

Resa