Online debate ignites over the best way to steep tea bags for stronger hit: ‘Game changer’

An online debate has reignited over a daily office ritual, with thousands of tea drinkers realizing they might be ruining their morning brew without even knowing it. The controversial “dunk vs. squeeze” debate has taken over social media after a viral Reddit post warned users to immediately stop pushing their tea bags against the side of the mug with a spoon. While many assume that squeezing a tea bag makes a stronger cuppa or extracts every last bit of flavor, experts and tea lovers agree that all it really does is release bitter, harsh compounds directly into your drink. The viral discussion began when one passionate user took to Reddit to urge people to stop physically crushing their tea bags once their steep was finished. An online debate has reignited over a daily office ritual, with