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Bad Tea? Why Does Tea Stains Remain on My Cup?
05.04.2024 13:07
Sometimes after drinking tea, stains and residue may remain in the cup.
Moreover, it is not always so easy to wash it off.
And the reason for the appearance of such a coating is due to the strength of the drink.
Why does plaque appear?
Tea leaves contain compounds called tannins.
Because of them, the drink gets an astringent taste. If the tea leaves contain other similar elements, they can react during the brewing process.
As the tea cools, they can accumulate and rise to the surface.
As a result, a light film appears, which colors the walls of the cup. After drying, a coating forms in the dishes.
How to Prevent Plaque Formation
The first thing you should pay attention to is the condition of the water.
Tap water can contain a lot of different impurities.
They can combine with tea pigments, resulting in plaque.
Therefore, you can use bottled water to brew tea.
You can also add a slice of lemon to the drink. The acid in its composition leads to the destruction of pigments, as a result the color of the tea will become less saturated.
In addition, it is better not to use old damaged mugs for tea drinking. After all, the pigment can penetrate into these places, and therefore it will be extremely difficult to wash it off.
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