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The Times
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Sir, The discussion of the taste of tea (letters, Sept 4 and 11) fails to mention a main ingredient — water. The hardness, or otherwise, releases certain undesirable tannins. Quality teas dislike soft water, although some tea-drinkers believe that the harsh flavour saves money.

The taste, therefore, varies with where you live, and drinkers should check with bottled water before leaping to a conclusion.

GERALD STONEHILL

Denham, Bucks

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