Tea Blog - Learn All About Tea — tannin

Blog Key Takeaways: 1. **Role of Tannins**: Tannins contribute to the dry, astringent flavor and fuller body in tea, similar to their effect in wine. They are responsible for giving tea its characteristic dryness and depth of flavor.2. **Source and Function of Tannins**: Tannins are produced by plants to deter predators and are especially common in unripe fruit. Despite their intended purpose to repel, they are attractive to humans for their unique taste.3. **Tannin Content in Different Teas**: Black teas are high in tannins due to the oxidation process, which breaks down catechins into tannins, giving black tea its dark...

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