I read (and enjoyed) The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams, and one part that stuck with me was the short passage in the introduction where he wondered why Americans are so impatient that we dunk our tea bags vigorously. Because, well, I dunk my tea bag when I have tea so that I can enjoy the flavor at the temperature I prefer. So here's my retort, a study reported in Reader's Digest:
Continuously dunking the tea bag as the tea steeps seems to release far more antioxidant compounds than simply dropping it in and leaving it there.
I dunk my tea bag because I like the flavor, my health, and the antioxidants.
Mostly just "whatever" but with a side of "there is a reason" too.
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