The short answer: Yes, it is technically safe to squeeze your tea bag—but you may not want to. “While it is safe to squeeze a ...

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Drinking tea from plastic-containing tea bags could expose you to billions of nano- and microplastics with every sip, putting ...

Discover how millions of nanoplastics are invading your body through one of the most popular drinks worldwide.

Discover the ultimate comparison between tea bags and loose-leaf tea. Learn about flavor, convenience, health benefits, ...

Every sip counts! Tea bags could be exposing tea drinkers to billions of nanoplastics per sip, according to recent research.

Scientists from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have warned that a single tea bag can release billions of dangerous ...

A recent study has revealed that a single cup of tea made with tea bags can release billions of microplastics into your body, ...

The UK's love for tea is undeniable, with the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) reporting that Brits consume over 100 ...

Polymer tea bags release billions of plastic particles during brewing. They interact with intestinal cells, even entering the ...

According to the scientists who carried out the research, a single tea bag could release dangerous microplastics into your ...