Michael Plant wrote:
> I sort of like the dynamic deterioration of the lump as it takes
> on water and disintegrates before my eyes. Might take a steep or two to
> bring them to complete destruction, but that's part of the pleasure. Just a
> thought.
>
> The tea sleeve somebody mentioned previously would on the one hand save
> cleaning time and trouble, but on the other hand you'd miss half the show.

By "tea sleeve" do you mean the IngenuiTEA or Perfect Tea Maker? I
believe both are transparent -- my IngenuiTEA certainly is; I can watch
leaves of gunpowder or oolong slowly unfurl as they steep. Or chunks
of raw puer brick for that "dynamic deterioration" of which you speak.

stePH
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in cup: Ahmad Earl Grey
later: 2003 sheng brick pu-er (from Tao of Tea)
Yes, I know I'm drinking it young but it's so damn tasty.