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All teas are different, black teas are cut and processed differently from maker to maker, but the general rule of thumb is not to steep for longer than 2 or 3 minutes. Doing so may make the tea stronger but it will also release the tannins which make it bitter.

If you want darker, stronger tea flavor then use more tea - or an additional bag - and keep the steeping time down to 2 - 3 minutes.

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