Michael Plant wrote:
> ... are you
> saying that you added a bit of mineral water *once* and its effect persisted
> through steeps, even after rinsing? That the bit of mineral water affected
> the tea leaves *and* your tastebuds? Anyway, I'll be experimenting soon.

Yes, especially the latter - it worked even when added mineral water
never touched the leaves. Implication: remanent effect on tongue
physiology and/or mental construction of taste experience.

-DM