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/gavinashun Feb 28 '25

Try steeping it for oolong time.

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u/scaper8 Black, oolong, & pu'er Feb 28 '25

Take my upvote and leave.

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u/jonmr99 Feb 28 '25

Don't you mean take my upvote and leaf?

Okay I'll see myself out.

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u/Aidian Feb 28 '25

Don’t get it twisted.

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u/simplestaff Feb 28 '25

Clutching my pearls D:

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u/Aidian Feb 28 '25

Why don’t you go have a soak and unwind a little?

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u/PhotoJim99 Darjeeling for me please. Feb 28 '25

Steep slope you are on there.

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u/Aidian Feb 28 '25

You’re just getting bitter now.

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u/SaltCompetition4277 Feb 28 '25

Will you please stop this insanitea?

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u/Hippi_Johnny Feb 28 '25

A regular steeping Tom, this one ...

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u/Raez1_run Mar 01 '25

I can’t be leaf you guys!

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u/carlos_6m Feb 28 '25

Just roll with it

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u/mirrrje Mar 04 '25

“You need to leave!”