Diane H wrote:
 >I wouldn't be one for ordering digital scales, since I cook by feel,
 >and couldn't even see straight to operate one of those in the morning.

The problem is different teas are so different. If you only used one 
tea, they you would learn. But if you switch around, it will be hard 
to end up with the same amount of caffeine in each.

 >Teas are available in the mostly organic spice bins at my supermarket, and

This is good. You can then have different ones on hand. Even the most 
expensive teas on a per cup basis are not expensive.

I am up the block from a boutique coffee shop. If I look at my window 
in the morning I see all these people walking back to their homes 
with a cup of coffee. I guess for some people it is easier to go for 
a walk and buy it, instead of brewing it at home. But this is dollars a day!

 >I have on hand a jasmine tea.

I don't like jasmine. Too flowery.

 > I'll try it in the morning and see whether
 >I can get by without the caffeine.

You will have to adjust. There will be some withdrawal. But caffeine 
withdrawal is over in a day or two.

Don.