I've started drinking tea a couple of months ago when coffee exacerbated a
> medical condition.
>
> I've a newbie and would like to find some good introductory information
> about tea. I go to the local "whole foods" and usually get a little
> overwhelmed by the varieties and don't know what to get. I've tried
> several random loose leaf teas from the "Republic of Tea" some of which
> I've liked better than others. But to be honest it is just kind of dumb
> luck whether I get some I like or if I get something I don't like. >
> Are there any good websites or books I should check out that have some
> good introductory material on the subject of tea?
There are so many available that just about all you can do is get samples and gradually learn your own preferences.
Our FAQs is a good place to start:
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