How Do Tea Bags Work

Heat and moisture content of the tea assists the transfer of tannins

Heat and moisture content of the tea assists the transfer of tannins

The pocket of the tea leaves and water heats and expands the leaves releasing their flavor.

The pocket of the tea leaves and water heats and expands the leaves releasing their flavor.

Dissolving allows you to extract the flavors from the tea leaves in the water

Dissolving allows you to extract the flavors from the tea leaves in the water 

Steeping tea definitely speeds up the browning of the tea.

Steeping tea definitely speeds up the browning of the tea.

Cold brewing allows the delicate extraction of the molecules and aromas of tea

Cold brewing allows the delicate extraction of the molecules and aromas of tea

Brewing tea in cold water takes up to 12 hours to get a good result.

Brewing tea in cold water takes up to 12 hours to get a good result.