Aubrey Simonson
What are Tannins? Why are they in my tea?

What are Tannins? Why are they in my tea?

You may be familiar with tannins from wine.  They give it a dry, astringent flavor.  They do much the same thing for tea as they do for wine, giving it a drier taste and fuller body.  Tannins got their name from their use in tanning leather.  The tannins from oak trees are traditionally used to tan animal hides.  Therefore, if you’re looking for that classy leather-bag, understands wine, and has taste in tea aesthetic, tannins pretty much rule your life. Tannins are made by all of these plants as a means to deter predators.  They are especially prevalent in unripe...

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Robert O'Brien
Why Does My Tea Get Bitter? How can I avoid it?

Why Does My Tea Get Bitter? How can I avoid it?

 Related Blog Post How Are You Infusing Your Teas? Besides its many health benefits, one of the primary reasons why we drink is for its taste. The fresh, refreshing flavor of loose leaf tea is satisfying. But, occasionally your tea might brew bitter. There are many reasons why your tea may be bitter. But the number reason is how you prepare your tea. In this post, I will answer the questions -  Why does your tea get bitter and how to avoid it. What contributes to tea’s bitterness? Tannin of course. Tannin are present in tea and contribute to the bitter...

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