How long to brew a tea bag to make a drink tasty and healthy: we explain

It's no secret that the people of the UK love tea. Regardless, there is still a debate about how to brew this drink properly.

Recently, the Mirror, with the help of Wren Kitchens experts Angela Pearce and Katie Kippax, was able to determine how to brew tea bags correctly so that the drink is not only tasty but also healthy.

One of the main mistakes when making tea is not brewing it long enough. The tea bag should be left in the cup for 3-5 minutes. It is also important that your water temperature is 100 degrees.

However, leaving the teabag in the cup during the entire drinking process is not correct. The longer you leave the bag, the more likely it is to become bitter as the hot water will draw out the intense flavor.

We shouldn't forget that in the UK, tea is preferred with milk. However, for a long time, there has been a debate about what should be poured into the cup first: tea or milk. Experts say that you should first pour water, then put a tea bag in it, and after it has brewed, add milk.