On 27 Jun 2007 15:30:17 -0400, Lewis Perin > wrote:

> Ken Blake > writes:
>
> > On 27 Jun 2007 14:27:03 -0400, Lewis Perin > wrote:
> >
> > > Jim > writes:
> > >
> > > > [...]
> > > > I'm reading this from alt.coffee. When I drink tea, it's usually a
> > > > green tea, and I've been told it's best NOT to use boiling water, but
> > > > something at around 185 degrees or so (if my memory serves me).
> > >
> > > Actually, I like most greens brewed cooler than that, some as cool as
> > > 140F.
> >
> >
> > Can you describe how it tastes different when you use cooler water?
>
> Sweeter, less astringent, and if it's really good tea, there could be
> lots of nuances: fruity, floral, nutty.


Thank you. I'll have to try it that way.

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