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Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why

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Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why
How to make delicious tea
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A cup of flavored tea in the morning is a ritual for many people. This drink can wake you up better than coffee. But in order to brew it properly, boiling water is poured over. However, this should never be done.

The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you what the optimal water temperature for brewing tea should be. In the article, you will learn the reasons why it should not be boiling water.

Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why

How to brew tea correctly

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How boiling water affects the tea

  • neutralizes aroma
  • deprives the delicate taste
  • makes it impossible for the nutrients to concentrate
Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why

What are the benefits of tea

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So if after making tea you think it's rather watery, tasteless, and bitter, it's the wrong brewing technique, especially if you have purchased high-quality leaves.

Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why

What kind of water to brew tea with

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What kind of water is better to brew tea with

In no case should it be 100 degrees or over. If it's light green tea, the optimal temperature for it is 70-80 degrees. And for white tea, 60-70 degrees. This way, you will retain all the valuable antioxidants, essential oils, amino acids, and vitamins.

Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why

How long to brew

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How to brew regular black tea

The permissible temperature for this drink is no higher than 95 degrees. It is also important to pay attention to the preparation time. Classic black tea should be brewed for 4-5 minutes. It will not be bitter and will fully reveal all its flavors.

Never use boiling water to brew tea: here is why

Delicious black tea

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