Please don’t squeeze the teabag! How it could ruin the taste...

Noooo!

A lot of tea drinkers can’t resist squeezing every last drop out of the bag. That’s a rookie move...

If you tend to wrap that little string around the spoon or wring out that bag with a tool or (gasp) your fingers - don’t do it. Tea drinking experts know that quality tea is delicate and squeezing the bag will only release bitter tannin and oils into your brew, completely changing the intended flavor and balance.

Experienced tea drinkers generally let the bag steep for three to four minutes. Steeping time may vary by variety, so be sure to check the recommendation on specific blends.