Exposing the Century-Long Lie in the Tea World: The Secrets of the First Infusion
This article thoroughly debunks the common practice of discarding the first infusion of tea, revealing it as a major misconception in the tea world. It analyzes three popular justifications: washing away pesticide residues, removing impurities, and the belief that the first infusion tastes bad. The...
Tea News · Jun 02, 2026
First Infusion, Will You Drink It or Not?
This is perhaps one of the most common practices in the tea circle: many tea enthusiasts pour the first infusion of tea when brewing, discarding it as a habit. However, different teas require different methods. Some argue that the first infusion has a suboptimal taste and can be discarded, while oth...
Tea News · May 31, 2026
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