Instead of brewing tea leaves with hot water, cold-brewed tea and large-pot tea are more suitable for hot summer days. Can tea that has been steeped for too long or even overnight still be consumed? This time, we`ll share the reasons why tea shouldn`t be consumed.
What brewing methods are suitable for summer?
Cold-brewed tea and large-pot tea are the best choices. Cold-brewed tea involves using cold water to steep tea leaves for a long time, typically over 4 hours, and then refrigerating the brew. Large-pot tea is made by using a heat-resistant teapot, adding a small amount of tea leaves, usually about one-third of the pot`s base area, and then adding hot water. After the tea leaves fully expand, it`s ready to be served.
Why is large-pot tea delicious?
Because there`s more water and fewer tea leaves, the tea soup is less likely to be bitter. Brewing tea in a large pot is as refreshing as American coffee, while using a purple clay teapot results in a concentrated and intense flavor, similar to Italian espresso.
Why is cold-brewed tea delicious?
When tea leaves are steeped in cold water, fewer bitter substances are released, while more sweet substances are released, resulting in a sweet and non-bitter tea soup. However, since there`s no high temperature involved, the aroma of the tea soup is reduced.
Why shouldn`t overnight tea be consumed?
There`s a common belief that excessive amounts of caffeine and tannins dissolve into the tea, making it harmful to drink. However, this isn`t as alarming as it sounds. Caffeine is just caffeine, and tannins are catechins. When tea is steeped for too long, these substances may be released in larger quantities, but they won`t cause serious health issues.
When shouldn`t brewed tea be consumed?
Why is there panic about not drinking overnight tea? In fact, it`s simple: when there`s too much bacteria in the tea soup, consuming it can affect your health, similar to eating spoiled food. How can you tell if the tea soup has gone bad? You can judge by the clarity of the tea soup. When the tea soup is clear, it`s safe to drink. When the tea soup is murky, it indicates that bacteria have grown in it and it shouldn`t be consumed.
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