"stePH" > writes:

> Lewis Perin wrote:
> > "G.Stojakovic" > writes:
> >
> > > I just picked up a low grade but very inexpensive pu-erh in NYC's
> > > Chinatown from Kam Man on Canal St.
> > >
> > > [...]
> > >
> > > The quality of the leaves is coarse and the tea has a strong odor not
> > > so much of "earth" but of dirt.
> >
> > Then you might want to give it two quick rinses with boiling water
> > before brewing it to drink.
>
> Is two really necessary? I thought one would suffice. I do this with
> *all* cooked puer, as I don't know where it's been ;-)

I suggested two because of the dirt. Normally one's enough for me.

/Lew
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