I can go years without a tea urge, but I recently came by some cinnamon sticks from a specialty store and it's revived some interest. I thought I had given away my Revereware tea kettle and was checking out a replacement. I was shocked that a replacement Revereware was over a hundred dollars on Amazon, but just tonight I found the kettle. I think the tea ball for loose tea is gone.

Any tea preferences to recommend or discuss? I'm not much on herbal teas and started with a basic green tea. At one time I acquired a gift of Puer tea fresh from China which I thought was exceptional and have some recollection of the basic black teas. The recommended standard I remember is a 3 minute steep and no longer to avoid harsh tannins and a cup, as in 8 ounces, of boiled water per basic tea bag. I could get into some spiced teas and usually add sugar or honey. Or could change the way I've been making it.