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> I am new to the world of loose teas, and have just bought 100g of
> Darjeeling. I notice that after brewing, I pour two cups, and the first
> is light and with little flavour, while the second is quite astringent.
> Should I mix the tea before pouring? Thank you in advance.

Yes, give it a stir before pouring because the flavor in the upper region is
different from that down around the leaves and you want a consistent taste
all the way through.

However, if you're pouring one cup, drinking it, then pouring a second cup,
you should also strain out the leaves - decant, if you will - into a second
pre-heated teapot before serving the first cup.

Astringency is caused by water that's too hot so, you might also brew it
with less-than-boiling water, but stir before altering anything else.


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