Will It Go Bad? How Long Your Tea Should Steep — and What Happens If You Go Too Long

You toss in a tea bag, pour hot water, and get distracted. Five, ten, twenty minutes later, you remember. But by then, your cup’s gone from soothing to suspicious. So, does tea go bad if it steeps too long? And how long should you actually steep it? Let’s break it down. The Sweet Spot: Ideal Steep Times by Tea Type Different teas have different rules. Go too short, and you’ll miss the flavor. Go too long, and you’re in for a bitter surprise. Black Tea: 3–5 minutes Green Tea: 2–3…

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How do you clean drinking bottles properly?

Bacteria, algae, and mold can multiply easily in a warm and humid climate and, in the worst case, become a health risk. This can also happen in the drinking bottle, into which germs get through our saliva and the ambient air. TÜV therefore advises that drinking bottles that are used daily should also be cleaned daily. This can be done simply by rinsing the bottle with hot water and a little washing-up liquid. However, cleaning is even more thorough if you use a bottle or a clean toothbrush. Hard-to-reach crevices…

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This is what the new iPhone 17 Air will look like

According to several rumors, Apple wants to attack the market for super-thin smartphones after Samsung. The tech giant could launch its particularly slim iPhone in the fall. The focus of the iPhone 17 Air is said to be the thin casing. The slim design means that users will have to make some compromises. The thin iPhone will only have one camera lens, and the battery will be smaller. Some suspect that the iPhone 17 Air will struggle to last an entire day on a single charge.Smaller than the competitionA South…

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“Long Night of the Churches” in Austria attracts around 300,000 visitors

Around 700 places of worship across Austria once again hosted the ecumenical “Long Night of the Churches” on Friday. According to the organizers, around 300,000 visitors took advantage of the offer, as in the previous year, as feedback from all federal states had shown, reported Kathpress.The event occurred simultaneously in all Austrian dioceses and in parts of Switzerland, South Tyrol in Italy, and the Czech Republic. Motto: “We can #open”The theme of this year’s program was “We can #open”. The aim was to convey an “ambiguous message”, “which includes the…

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NASA sounds the alarm: mega solar storm could paralyze the internet and power grids

What reads like the plot of a science fiction movie is a bitter reality: NASA has issued an official warning of a mega solar storm. In the next few days, massive solar flares – so-called coronal mass ejections (CMEs) – could hit the Earth and severely damage our technological infrastructure. Solar storm: harbingers already last weekThe consequences could be far-reaching: power outages, communication disruptions, and, worst case, a complete internet blackout. Several massive solar flares have already been recorded in the past week, resulting in radio blackouts worldwide – in…

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Austria: Strong grass pollen season expected

People who suffer from grass pollen allergies must be prepared for a stressful time. The peak grass pollen season is approaching. The heavy rainfall has slowed down the release so far, but has fueled the growth of the plants. The Austrian Pollen Information Service (ÖPID) reports this. This year, the first relevant grass pollen concentrations were measured between the end of April and the beginning of May. There was even an initial peak in mid-May before the weather provided temporary relief. The ÖPID provides free information on the current pollen…

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Changeable weekend in Austria: rain showers expected

The weather in Austria will remain changeable. However, according to the forecast from the meteorologists at Geosphere Austria, it should become increasingly milder from the weekend onwards. On Sunday, temperatures of up to 22 degrees are already possible, and on Tuesday, even 24 degrees will be reached in some places. This is how the weather will start at the weekendOn Friday, a persistent disturbance influence will result in mainly dense cloud cover. Sunshine will be rare, most likely in the west and north of Austria. Especially in Tyrol, Vorarlberg, and…

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A Journey of Faith and Friendship: Jubilee of Hope

Vienna, Austria, 20 May 2025  – A spirit-filled Jubilee Pilgrimage took place from 16–19 May 2025 in Italy, organized by a dynamic trio of friends known simply as Tres—Marizel, Lolit, and Ning. United by deep faith and friendship, they brought together 26 pilgrims from Austria, Sweden, and the United States to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, a global Catholic celebration declared by Pope Francis. This memorable journey was made possible through the vital support of Fr. Edmer Eronga and Giorgio Marcelli, who ensured both the logistical arrangements and spiritual…

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Weather forecast: The next few days will be cold and wet

The weather has been changeable these days – after many dry weeks, the rain has brought a welcome refreshment to the soil, forests, and fields. However, anyone hoping for stable conditions will need to be patient. Country rain on Thursday and FridayBetween Thursday morning and Friday morning, widespread persistent rain is expected again. In between, there may be isolated showers and thunderstorms. Between 20 and 50 liters per square meter are forecast again, especially in the west and south – in some places it could be more. In comparison, Upper…

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