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Why Does Black Tea Taste Sour? Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Why Does Black Tea Taste Sour? Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Update: 2025-05-14
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Struggling with bitter or bland black tea? In this episode, we explore common black tea brewing problems and simple ways to fix them—so every cup becomes smoother, sweeter, and more satisfying.

This episode is based on our detailed blog post:
👉 Black Tea Brewing Problems: Common Issues and How to Fix Them

🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why your black tea may taste bitter or sour

  • How tea quality, water temperature, and brewing time matter

  • Practical tips for better-tasting tea at home

  • When to adjust leaf-to-water ratio

  • What kind of teaware can improve your tea experience

💡 Whether you're new to tea or refining your gongfu skills, these tips will help you get the best out of your favorite black teas.

🌿 Explore more tea insights on our website: orientaleaf.com
🍵 Shop our curated Chinese teas: Browse Black Teas

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Why Does Black Tea Taste Sour? Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Why Does Black Tea Taste Sour? Common Problems and How to Fix Them

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