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It is a fact that green teas contain low caffeine and high level of
antioxidants as they are least oxidized. However, some green
blends contain as much caffeine as black blends. There is no
denying of the fact that green tea has antioxidants but this does
not mean that it can do miracle in curing all kinds of diseases from
allergy to cancer. Meanwhile, there are tea drinkers who report
about problems after drinking green tea.
Myth 4: Boiling Water Destroys Delicate Flavor of Teas
Black tea when brewed in hot water provides full-bodied flavor
and extracts its benefit and green tea tastes less bitter and
sweeter when brewed in cool water. But, this does not entail that
all kinds of green tea are brewed in the same manner. The thumb
rule is: brewing in hot water obtains dark liquor and robust flavor
and brewing in cool water obtains mild and sweet taste.
Myth 5: Black Tea should be Steeped for a Longer Time
Some people tend to provide advice on the time of brewing green
or black tea. but, this advice does not stand right as brewing time
depends on leaf size, amount of water used and brewing a
particular tea needs. Hence, the best practice is to taste as you
do it. Brewing tea is an art which one learns through trial and
error. Thus, these are the common myths that one has to discard
right away!