RLT - what have I done wrong?

[OceanPrincess]

Girls, I just made a cup of RLT from loose leaf tea - and something is wrong! Maybe!

I had one yesterday that was fine, it didn't really taste like anything, so today I made it a bit stronger (two tsp instead of one) but that's all I did different.

I left it to steep for the appropriate time (5mins) but when I took a sip, it was terrible - ok at first but then a really bitter aftertaste hit me. I've added two sugars so its nice and sweet but the bitter aftertaste persists!

Did I make it too strong? Should I be taking more weak cups, as opposed to fewer stronger cups?

So confused.

[Heaven]

Hmmm........must be just too strong??
I use the tea bags so I don't know.

[Junglemum]

Mine gets bitter if i leave it sitting too long and gets a bit strong......

[OceanPrincess]

Ok so maybe I shouldn't leave it so long... will try that next time...

[Meegs]

It isnt that nice period I think!! I am using loose leaf too.. I have one of those little ball type strainers that you put into your cup. I usually pack that pretty full and is good for about two cups. Then it starts to taste a bit too weak. BTW.. I put some honey in mine.. just for a change and it wasnt too bad..

[Heaven]

Mine says to leave it for 10 mins though!

[OceanPrincess]

10 mins

Maybe I have a stronger one because it is loose leaf?! Who knows!!!!

All I know now is that baby is going crazy in my tummy...