[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