183396 Mon Mar 14 15:42:05 -0800 2005 8 15 Pennsylvania 0 983988 I am an avid tea drinker and have found some good online sites like adagio.com and tealuxe.com. However, I'm really searching for a local Philly area tea emporium where I may buy my tea in person. Any ideas? Mon Mar 14 15:42:05 -0800 2005 0 Jennifer 1 983991 House of Tea on 4th (south of Bainbridge). Also, there's the place in Reading Terminal Market, behind Delilah's. Mon Mar 14 16:04:01 -0800 2005 983988 0 Joe 2 984021 The Tea Leaf Tue Mar 15 14:29:04 -0800 2005 983991 0 eric 1 983992 I second the House of Tea. They have their inventory on their website. Link: http://www.houseoftea.com/ Mon Mar 14 16:08:30 -0800 2005 983988 0 Thraz 1 983993 Yes, the house of tea has a nice selection. And they let you smell the tea before you buy it. They're all pretty helpful there too. Only problem is it has weird hours Mon Mar 14 16:31:03 -0800 2005 983988 0 mattG 2 983994 Does tea have a shelf life? Mon Mar 14 16:39:20 -0800 2005 983993 0 Saturninus 3 984008 Yes it does. Tea bag has a shorter shelf life. loose tea,if stored in a sealed container last from six months to a year. I buy my tea from the mighty leaf and they are great. Tue Mar 15 08:28:47 -0800 2005 983994 0 mrsjoujou 1 984007 There is also Great Tea International, an Asian tea house and emporium on Sansom around 17th. Thank you. Tue Mar 15 08:18:59 -0800 2005 983988 0 Bride of the Juggler 1 984202 Absolutely the House of Tea on 4th below Bainbridge. Jessica knows her tea. Her dad started the business years ago - he was one of the most fascinating people in Philadephia. They ship tea all over and will give great advice on what and how. They also have a good selection of tea pots and serving equipment. Try the jasmine pearls. Sun Mar 20 22:32:07 -0800 2005 983988 0 Ted