Can black tea be boiled？

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Brewing tea is indeed a great way to enjoy it. However, tea enthusiasts should be aware that not all types of tea are suitable for brewing.
Old white tea can be brewed because of its simple craftsmanship and aging process, which have stabilized its properties. As long as the tea quantity and brewing time are properly controlled, a sweet and smooth tea infusion can be achieved.
During the rolling process of black tea, some leaf tissues are damaged, leaving no room for further transformation, which results in an extremely rapid dissolution of internal substances.

Tea shops often brew black tea because they need to mix it with milk and sugar, whereas homemade black tea rarely includes other additives. Once boiled in hot water, the tea flavor is forcefully released, resulting in a pot of bitter and thick soup, devoid of any drinking value.
Prolonged high temperatures can cause the fragrance of black tea to volatilize and dissipate, leaving the tea broth devoid of aroma and further diminishing its flavor. Therefore, if tea enthusiasts truly wish to brew black tea, they should brew the leaf residue. After steeping the tea until it loses its flavor, pour the leaves into a teapot, add water, and boil it to create a pot of tea with balanced strength, making the most of the remaining essence.