It may be a matter of interest to Trevor that in Morocco, hotbed of mint tea suppage, they refer to it as "Moroccan Whisky", and when they make it, direct from the plant, it does have a slightly amberish tint to it.

This is where I put my hand on my heart and say that I don't always use Yorkshire tea myself: blended teas all taste more or less the same to me. But I have a nice line in green teas, some of which I don't even know what they are, because I can't read Chinese. I even have some Chrysanthemum tea, which is definitely a feast for the eyes (definitely not for the tongue!)

I cannot believe that Sam has been a student for so many years and managed not to develop a caffeine-habit! Mind you, I have seen him drink quite a lot of cola...

Andrea