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Venturing into the world of black teas, I finally decided to try Earl Grey (europe.pub)
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[–] 10 points 10 months ago (5 children)

There's ya problem, to quote Red Green. All bagged tea is low grade powder from second-rate leaves and therefore, low in flavor. Looseleaf tends to be higher quality from the prime part of the harvest season, not to mention they are processed and handled more carefully, so the leaves keep an attractive shape and color. Try a looseleaf Earl Gray. There are some flavorful brands that are moderately priced. I recommend Vahdam.

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  • [–] 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Obviously loose-leaf free-range tea is a little better than tea that's been confined to a bag, but what you really want is all the water-soluble compounds synthesized in precisely the right proportions by a properly programmed replicator for that perfect hot cuppa.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago

    This applies to tea. It's got to be fresh and free-range. But it needs to be confined within the cup for 4 minutes, which is where costs become prohibitive. We've got a tea ball gap. How do we get a tea ball into every home?

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