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.

I thought 185 might be on the high side, but I know I used hotter than
140. I'll have to try some both ways. I still have a couple of the
"flower ball" things I need to try out.

>
>
>>Is black tea different?
>
>
> Yes. Most people like fully-oxidized teas brewed with water at a full
> boil.
>
> /Lew
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