you hit the nail on the head

"ah2323" > wrote in message
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> Most of you are probably familiar with the gunpowder green tea sold in
> most Asian markets. Until recently, I didn't think much of it, and I
> assumed its usual dirt cheap price tag was an example of getting what
> one pays for. But several weeks ago, I gave it another try when nothing
> else was available, and I have to change my opinion. It's a reasonably
> pleasant brew *if* you pay attention to steeping time, i.e. no more
> than one--possibly two--minutes. Also, I tend to like a rather strong
> infusion, usually using two teaspoons/bags where "normal" people use
> one. For gunpowder, one teaspoon is enough for pretty much anyone.
> Pretty much any deviation from this results in the bitter, tanniny brew
> that I--and others, I would imagine--associate with gunpowder. Thoughts?
>