What Happens When You Squeeze a Tea Bag into Your Cup: Why You Should Kick the Habit
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world.
And when there is no time to brew it according to all the rules, we resort to tea bags.
Many people think that if you squeeze the tea bag into the cup after brewing, the drink will become richer and more delicious.
However, in reality this is not the case: by doing this you are only violating the technology of preparing the drink.
Let us remember that tea leaves contain polyphenols that are beneficial for the body. But when you brew tea, tannic acid is formed, and its content is several times higher than the concentration of useful substances.
By squeezing the tea bag into your cup, you actually increase the content of tannins in the drink. And this not only increases the bitterness of the tea, but also poses a danger to your body.
It is also important to remember that tea bags are brewed for no more than 3-5 minutes, depending on the variety.
Earlier we wrote about what to add to tea for maximum benefit.
