To make tea bags strong and aromatic, many people squeeze the bag into the cup after brewing.
We explain why you shouldn’t do this and how to brew tea in bags correctly.
How to brew tea bags
Brew tea bags for no longer than three minutes.
Long steeping results in the release of too many tannins from the tea leaves, which gives the drink a bitter taste.
For the same reason, you shouldn't squeeze the tea bag into the cup. This only spoils the taste of the drink, making it bitter.
It is also not recommended to brew tea bags with boiling water. For black tea bags, the water temperature should be 90 degrees, for green tea - 80.
