As the most consumed beverage on Earth next to water, tea is found in 80% of American households, according to the Tea Association of the U.S.A. And we’re still far behind other countries that drink ...

Sure, you have putting on the kettle and pouring water into a mug down pat. But how does your favorite tea go from plant to shelf? Most tea originates from the camellia sinensis plant, which ...

Researchers demonstrated that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks. Researchers tested different types of tea, ...

Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules. By Alexander Nazaryan Tea leaves pull heavy metals from water, significantly lowering ...

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India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, with sprawling tea gardens that stretch across the hills of Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri. These lush plantations not only offer a picturesque ...

Scanning electron microscope image of black tea leaves, magnified by 300 times. Black tea, which is wilted and fully oxidized, exhibits a wrinkled and surface, potentially increasing the available ...

The presence of heavy metal contaminants, such as lead and cadmium, in drinking water can potentially lead to health risks. If tea consumption passively reduces heavy metal exposure, it could have ...