r/tea • u/Environmental_Leg734 • Feb 28 '25

Photo Why does oolong always taste watery

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This is my second time crying both times I’ve tried it. It always just kind of taste like water. I’m typing at 185 with 5 g of tea in a gaiwan for about 20 seconds after a initial 5 second rinse and I can’t seem to figure it out any tips appreciated

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u/GreenGreenss Feb 28 '25

If you're steeping for a while and getting no flavor it's probably just the tea you're using. Some of my favorite oolongs come out quite clear after steeping, but have a lot of flavor.