Why Orthodox Tea Tastes Smoother Than CTC — Even Though CTC Extracts More
Last updated: September 2026 Orthodox tea tastes smoother than CTC tea because CTC extracts more of the specific catechins linked to bitterness — not because it extracts less overall. One trial found CTC transfers 25.8% more catechins into...
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Does Decaffeinating Tea Remove the Antioxidants? What the Process Actually Takes Out
Last updated: September 2026 Decaffeination doesn't just remove caffeine — it also strips out some of the same catechins and polyphenols responsible for antioxidant activity, since caffeine is chemically bound up with them in the leaf. How much...
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