How to Understand 'No Bitterness, No Astringency, No Tea'
The saying 'no bitterness, no astringency, no tea' reflects that bitterness and astringency are inherent flavors of tea, originating from compounds like caffeine and tea tannins. However, the true pleasure of tea tasting lies not in these initial sensations but in the subsequent transformation—the r...
Tea News · Apr 14, 2026
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