Study Finds Tea Brewing Removes Toxic Heavy Metals From Water
- Tea brewing can reduce lead and cadmium in water, according to a study published in ACS Food Science & Technology.
- Finely ground black tea leaves effectively absorb heavy metals like lead, with a cup of tea reducing lead levels by about 15%.
- Longer steeping times enhance the removal of heavy metals from water, as indicated by the study.
- Experts emphasize that tea brewing should not replace traditional water filtration methods, as it may not address other harmful contaminants.
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Daily Cup of Tea May Help Filter Heavy Metals From Water, Study Finds
Tea lovers may have another reason to savor their favorite brew: new research from Northwestern University suggests that brewing tea can help remove harmful heavy metals like lead and cadmium, potentially acting as a natural water filter. “Contamination from lead, as well as other metals, in drinking water is a serious challenge around the world. Lead toxicity across all sources is estimated to directly contribute around one percent of the total…
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