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What's the expert opinion, could the health benefits of green tea such as weight loss increase with longer steeping time?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes & no: Steep at least 3 to 5 minutes to get health benefits. Stepping longer than 6 minutes can lead to bitter tasting tea.

Answered 5/5/2013

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