The Benefits of Over- Steeping your Tea

A 2007 study published in the journal of Chromatography suggest that Over- Steeping tea can harvest more flavors and nutrients from the tea leaves. To avoid the bitterness, the same study points out the importance of steeping tea in proper temperature, which is 200°F for black tea 106°F for green tea.

The premise of the study is that, the more you steep your tea, the more antioxidant properties of the tea leaves are transferred into the liquid you are steeping you tea in. The antioxidants are then known to prevent several kinds of cancer, such as breast, skin and stomach cancer.

What's more, the caffeine properties of the tea leaves will be greatly enhanced, which means you'll be able to reap increased mental alertness and the benefits that go with it, including improved focus and concentration.

To further boots the efficacy of an over-steeped cup of tea, remember the following guidelines.

Use cold, fresh water for boiling

Place the tea into the cup and pour the water over the tea. Remember tea firts, followed by water.

Cover the cup ( with saucer) while the tea is steeping. When done, never squeeze the teabag into the steeped mixture. Remove it immediately.

Lastly,don't let the tea to sit for a long time, drink your tea while it is warm.

There you have it. Stay tuned next month for more tea updates!