Oversteeped
Oversteeped refers to a beverage, most commonly tea, that has been left to infuse in hot water for an excessive amount of time. This prolonged contact between the tea leaves and water can lead to a significant alteration in the taste and aroma of the resulting drink.
The primary consequence of oversteeping is the extraction of more tannins from the tea leaves. Tannins are
The ideal steeping time for tea varies depending on the type of tea, the water temperature, and