What does it mean to "steep" a tea bag?!


Question: What does it mean to "steep" a tea bag!?
the directions on the box of Smooth Move laxative tea says to steep the tea for 10-15 minutes!. what does this mean!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
you add the tea bag to boiling water!. Then shut it off and cover it!. the steam from the once boiled water when covered will steep the tea bag to it's full flavor and potentialWww@FoodAQ@Com

let the tea bag sit in hot water and cover the top of the cup with something like another cup or a napkin or somethingWww@FoodAQ@Com

let the tea bag sit in the hot waterWww@FoodAQ@Com





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