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Originally Posted by aberkok
I've been successfully battling a coffee addiction and tea is the natural next step in that fight. Imagine waking up and choosing from 4 or 5 teas! I'll have to hit the tea shop soon.
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We should make a man-date. There are three tea shops in my hood. (
DavidsTea and two locations of the
Tea Emporium.)
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
yes, Dan at Teavana said we could steep at least 4-5 times. The only caveat he said was that you lose out on the "health benefits" since they are mostly in the first cup.
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From what I know, the jury is still out on this one. I think the one thing they've discovered is that the majority of the caffeine is released after the first infusion. I doubt there are no health benefits with multiple infusions. Reduced? Probably. None? I find it hard to believe. If your water turns from clear into the colour of the tea, there's gotta be some good stuff still coming out of the leaves.
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I wish I could smell the teas. It is a shame that I'm missing out on the finer points of better teas. I can still taste them when they are strong, just can't taste notes and hints. I'll look for your suggestion in Chinatown.
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Yeah, that's unfortunate. So does this mean the more robust teas come through more? Assam and breakfast blends and the like?