Don't do this when preparing your tea: Mistakes that ruin its flavor and benefits

If you're a tea lover, you're probably looking for the best experience in every cup. However, there are very common mistakes that can ruin its flavor, diminish its properties, or even prevent you from fully enjoying your infusion. Below, we tell you about the most common mistakes when brewing tea and how to avoid them.

1. Using water that is too hot or too cold

One of the most frequent mistakes is over-boiling the water or not heating it enough. The correct temperature depends on the type of tea:

• Green tea: 70-80°C

• White tea: 75-85°C

• Black tea: 90-95°C

• Red tea (Pu-erh): 90-100°C

• Herbal teas and infusions: 95-100°C

If the water is too hot, it burns the leaves and makes the flavor bitter. If it's too cold, the tea doesn't infuse properly and loses intensity.

2. Letting the tea steep for too long

Infusing tea for too long can make the flavor bitter and astringent. Each tea has a recommended brewing time:

• Green tea: 1-3 minutes

• White tea: 3-5 minutes

• Black tea: 3-5 minutes

• Red tea (Pu-erh): 4-5 minutes

• Rooibos and infusions: 5-7 minutes

3. Using commercial tea bags

Supermarket tea bags often contain tea dust instead of whole leaves, which drastically reduces their flavor and benefits. Furthermore, many of these bags release microplastics into hot water.

Alternative: Loose-leaf tea 🌿

Loose-leaf tea retains whole leaves, allowing for better flavor and more antioxidants in every cup. If you want a real experience, opt for quality tea and use an infuser or teapot.

4. Not measuring the correct amount of tea

Using too much tea can make the infusion too intense and bitter. Using too little will result in a bland drink. The ideal is to follow these measurements:

• 1-2 grams (1 teaspoon) per 200 ml of water

• For denser teas (like Pu-erh), you can use a little more.

5. Using unfiltered tap water 🚱

Low-quality water alters the taste of tea. If the tap water in your area has too much chlorine or lime, the tea will lose its essence. Use filtered or bottled water for a better result.

6. Not storing your tea properly

Tea is very sensitive to light, humidity, and odors. Storing it incorrectly can cause it to lose its freshness and properties quickly. Store your tea in airtight containers, away from light and humidity.

7. Sweetening it with too much sugar or sweeteners

Tea already has its own natural flavor. If you sweeten it excessively, you might lose the delicate notes of its leaves. Instead, try more natural options like pure honey or a touch of stevia.

Conclusion: Small changes for great flavor 🍵

Avoiding these mistakes will make your tea taste much better and retain all its properties. If you still drink tea in bags, try loose-leaf tea and discover a completely different experience.

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