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Water temperature changes how much tannin tea releases
Boiling water extracts more astringency than water below the boil
Black tea is usually brewed with water close to boiling, which pulls out colour, body and tannins. Green and white teas are brewed cooler because their leaves are less oxidised and hot water makes them harsh and bitter. Steeping time matters as much as temperature, since both compounds keep dissolving as the leaves sit.
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