Hi Rich,

     Ditch the tea bricks.  :-)

     Several people have researched tea in the Revolutionary War period,
and could find no references for the brick form of tea in use in
North America.  It was apparently used in some parts of Russia and
Mongolia.

     For well-researched varieties of tea (and other foods), I recommend
Deborah Peterson's Pantry
http://www.deborahspantry.com/

     Besides, I don't want to touch the tea, I want to smell it!

     -Carol


> I have some reproductions of Revolutionary War Period tea bricks that I
> am considering putting into a "Touchable" display.  The problem that I
> foresee is that these are rather friable and over, what I suspect will
> be a short amount of time, they will deteriorate.  Does anyone have an
> idea of a non-caustic sealant or other coating that I could apply to
> reduce the rate of deterioration?  Would Rhoplex be the best choice or
> is there some, more durable coating out there.  I'd like to stay away
> from the acetone based adhesives like B-72 and Vinac...  Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated
>
> Rich Busch

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