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human
ELI5- Why are you not supposed to squeeze a teabag after you let it steep in water?

After looking at the packing for my tea at home I saw that they tell you not to squeeze the bag after it steeps. I have been doing this my whole life... ELI5 why shouldnt I be doing this.

Edit: thanks for the International assistance.  I posted this on saturday at around noon here in America, and it only started getting attention as the crazy Britts woke up for their fist of 20 cups for the day.

Also, for the record it is an Earl Grey by Bigelow.  I use 2 bags for what would be 14 oz (freedom units).  I squeeze the piss out of both bags, using only my fingers, not a spoon or the strings.  I also dunk the crap out of the bags while it steeps...
gpt
Squeezing the teabag can release additional tannins or flavors into the cup which, depending on the type of tea, could be considered undesirable toward the overall flavor profile.  But whether or not the flavors are undesirable is ultimately personal preference.