On Feb 11, 2:36 am, Elona > wrote:
> fern_tay@.. wrote:
> > ..
> > expensive". appearance is very unusual: thetealooks like very
> > tightly rolledblackjoints - very long, sharp, twisted. you could
> > ..
> > part, if you leave the leaves in, the taste turns bitter after about
> > ..
>
> Could this be thetea? :
> 'High Mountain Kuding Yen Cha' picture athttp://www.asiachi.com/40himoyencha.html

yes exactly! that is it. thank you very much. this is helpful - now
atleast i can adjust the brewing (and i know i'm lowering my
cholesterol and losing weight). power of the internet... love it.