The process of brewing tea was shown to remove toxic heavy metals from drinking water in a new study from Northwestern ...

New research found that steeping tea can remove harmful heavy metals like lead and cadmium from drinking water. Here's how to ...

That comforting hot cup of tea—or refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day—could help reduce the amount of toxic metals in drinking water, according to a new paper published in the journal ACS ...

Can they really go bad? The short answer is yes, tea bags do expire. But in most cases, it doesn't mean the brew isn't safe to drink. Legend has it that it was ancient Chinese emperor Sheng Nung ...

A new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University could have more consumers increasing their tea habit. The ...

The habit of squeezing a tea bag can spoil the taste of your favorite drink, making it too bitter and tart. Instead, proper ...

Since steeping time won the top spot in determining how much of the metal was removed from the water, regardless of what type ...

To conduct the study, the Northwestern team explored how different types of tea, tea bags and brewing methods affect heavy metal adsorption. The various varieties tested included "true" teas such ...

Brewing tea adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium from water, offering a natural way to reduce toxic contaminants ...

Among other things, tea has already been shown to reduce depression, reduce the risk of diabetes, and possibly even extend ...

Brewing tea may help filter lead from water, but it depends on the type, grind, bag and steep time, a new study has found.