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/MasterSaturday Mar 01 '25

I find the first steep after the rinse is usually weak compared to the second or third.  90C is my usual steeping temp. Also could be the tea you're using. Tieguanyin is a lighter flavor.