[Tea Myths] You’ve Been Skimming Off the Tea Foam?
[Tea Myths] You’ve Been Skimming Off the Tea Foam? When brewing tea, the surface often produces foam due to water agitation—this is tea saponin. Many mistakenly consider it as dirt and skim it off, but this is a misunderstanding and a waste. Tea saponin is a complex glycoside compound with various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antiba...

Tea News · May 09, 2026

Reasons for the Formation of White Foam When Brewing Tea
Reasons for the Formation of White Foam When Brewing Tea When brewing tea, especially during the first infusion, white foam often appears on the surface. According to experts from the China Tea Development Research Institute, there are three main reasons for this phenomenon. First, it is caused by tea saponin, a natural compound found in tea leaves that h...

Tea News · Feb 11, 2026

Is There a Relationship Between Tea Foam and Tea Quality?
Is There a Relationship Between Tea Foam and Tea Quality? When brewing tea, the foam that forms is primarily caused by substances like tea saponin, proteins, solid powders, and charcoal dust present in the tea leaves. Tea saponin, in particular, is a natural foaming agent. The amount of foam is not an indicator of tea quality. For instance, teas with fine...

Tea News · Jan 07, 2026

Can the foam in tea be drunk?
Can the foam in tea be drunk? When brewing tea, foam forms on the surface due to water agitation. Many people mistakenly believe this foam is harmful and remove it, but it actually contains tea saponin, a beneficial compound. Tea saponin is a glycoside with a slightly bitter taste and strong foaming properties. It has numerous h...

Tea News · Jul 23, 2025