If you're not sure how long to steep your tea for, here's a handy guide. It actually does make a difference to the taste of the tea, as well as to what gets released. (For example, steep green tea in water that is too hot - actually boiling - and it tastes bitter).
Another helpful hint? All the caffeine comes out in the first 30 seconds of steeping. For decaf tea, if it's not already naturally decafeinated, re-use the tea bag or tea leaves!
Another helpful hint? All the caffeine comes out in the first 30 seconds of steeping. For decaf tea, if it's not already naturally decafeinated, re-use the tea bag or tea leaves!