has tea quality diminished? (was Re: [thechat] Genetically Superior M&Ms)

[Freda Lockert]

>So, what brands of tea do
>you real tea-drinkers buy?

Assam tea, bought from a reliable blender (I'm in UK). Where they're 
grown makes a difference, the best are malty, smooth and sweet and come 
from higher elevations. First flush (new season) Assams are a bit sharper 
than second flush teas. *Very* nice.

Freda