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The Perils of Leaving Qing Gan Puer to Steep All Day

The Perils of Leaving Qing Gan Puer to Steep All Day

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Oversteeping Qing Gan Puer can lead to overwhelming bitterness and caffeine, causing dizziness and heart palpitations, proving it's a delicate tea requiring precise brewing. In This Article The Science of SteepingRespect the Tea, Not Your Mug Pour yourself a cup for this one: Oversteeping Qing Gan Puer can transform your morning into a caffeine-fueled chaos. I left a 500ml mug of the tea to steep for hours, only to collapse mid-sip from dizziness and heart palpitations. The lesson? Qing Gan Puer isn’t a casual breakfast tea—it’s a delicate balance of earthy depth and…
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