Does anything happen if I let my green tea bag steep for way longer than directed?!
The package says to let steep for 3-5 minutes, but I usually let mine sit in the cup til I am finished drinking it, maybe up to an hour later!. Will I get more of the "healthy stuff" out of the tea!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
you will not get more of the "healthy stuff"!. what you will get is stronger tea!. you can add a little more water & you'll have larger serving from each tea bag!. most teas will get bitter if they steep too long!. but, i don't find green tea gets too bitter if left for an hour, particularly if you add more water (instead of 1 cup of water, use 1& 1/2 cups)!. now, if you were using irish or english breakfast tea & steeped it for an hour, it would be undrinkable b/c it's so bitter!. that's why a lot of people put milk in their tea, to cut the bitterness!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The tea will be stronger yes, but I don't believe there will be more antioxidants in the cup of tea!. I ruin all that healthy stuff by adding a bit of milk and sugar anyway lol!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
your tea will be stronger and you will probably get a few leaves in you tea as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes because the tea will be stronger!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It will get stronger and more bitter the longer it is steepedWww@FoodAQ@Com
