interesting. i love tea. i always bring some irish breakfast and maybe some really good green tea when backpacking. but this philosophy of the calming and stimulating effects of tea has deep roots i think. in the East isn't tea near an art form there? from the types of tea and even to the way its prepared and consumed? i know i always feel more relaxed and thoughful when i have a good cup of tea. <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />