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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 6:04 am
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"Alishan" or Mt. Ali in Chinese. Of course, it's your tea now, so you should drink it however it comes out tasting good to you.... Still, the local way is to fill a very small teapot about 2/3 full of the leaves (yes, a lot), use very hot water (just off from boiling) which is poured out almost immediately. Then pour in water for the second time. Given the amount to tea leaves, it should take just a few seconds to be strong enough to drink (this part especially is adjusted to taste). But the tea leaves are left in the pot for several more infusions--easily 4-5 more times at least, though the leaves may be steeped a little longer in each case. I find this produces quite a buzz. Enjoy! It's good tea.
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