Natural Beauty Skin Care

Nourish your Skin & Save Money

  • Home
  • Beauty Tips
  • Natural Remedies
  • Life Hacks
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / Beauty and Style / The Hidden Dangers of Bagged Tea

The Hidden Dangers of Bagged Tea

03/25/2014 by Calleigh

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

I love the taste of tea. Since I got used to it, I no longer consume coffee or other caffeinated beverages. All kinds of tea can be used for a range of different purposes.

When it comes to buying tea, there are the herbal varieties, green tea, black tea and many other blends.

hidden-dangers-of-bagged-tea

This is the primary consideration I have when going to the grocery store. New research, however, suggests that the tea bag itself could be contributing to some problems. Is bagged tea dangerous and what kinds of problems can it lead to?

Dangers of Paper (Mesh) Tea Bags

The paper bag is the traditional variety, and I occasionally buy such tea because it is practical and convenient. Just like you, I never thought that the material the bag is made of could be a cause of problems.

We all know that paper disintegrates in liquids. There has to be some particular processing for the tea bag to remain intact. Unfortunately, the procedure utilizes epichlorohydrin – something that epoxy resins are made of and is also used as a pesticide.

When epichlorohydrin comes in contact with water, it “hydrolyzes” (a scientific term for decompose) to 3-MCPD, a known carcinogen that has also been linked to in infertility and suppressed immune function.

This is an issue considering that tea bags are intended to be completely submerged in water.

Plastic Tea Bags

There are some modern, really fancy varieties of tea bags. These look really cool and modernistic and I have purchased such tea varieties. Looking fancy, however, comes with a hidden danger.

plastic-tea-bag
The tea bags are made of food-grade nylon, which is safer than other varieties of plastic. Its leaching potential is limited but don’t hurry to the store in search of such tea varieties. Such bags pose another problem.

A factor known as glass transition temperature Tg comes into play. That is the temperature at which the molecule in particular materials such as polymers begins to break down.

As a rule, the Tg material is always lower than the melting point. In the case of PET and food grade nylon (either nylon 6 or nylon 6-6), all have a Tg lower than the temperature of boiling water.

For example, while the melting point of PET is 482 degrees Fahrenheit, the Tg is about 169 degrees. Both nylons have a lower glass transition temperature than PET.

(Remember that water boils at 212 degrees.) This means the molecules that make up these plastic tea bags begin to break down in hot water.

It is still unclear what the effect of this chemical leakage could be, but I feel like staying away from the modern plastic tea bags.

The Solution?

I know this sounds bad and I have just realized that even my favorite organic tea varieties could be causing some harm due to the fact they are bagged. The good news is that the tea market has so many options to offer that you can easily stay on the safe side.

Dangers-of-bagged-tea

Loose teas can be bought from many stores and they are available from e-commerce websites like Amazon. Brewing this kind of tea will require a bit more time and effort but it is still a simple task.

A teapot with a built-in diffuser is the simplest option. In essence, it delivers the convenience of a tea bag. You will be free from having to filter the herbs from the liquid before you get to enjoy your favorite cup of tea.

Source : Theatlantic

Filed Under: Beauty and Style, Beauty Tips and Tricks, Body Care, Bright Ideas, Health Topics, Natural Remedies, Women Interest, Women's Health

« Why Sitting Is Killing You And What You Can Do About It
The Secret Ingredients of a Kitchen DIY Chemical Peel »

Related Post

vaseline uses

Comments

  1. lenie says

    04/07/2014 at 11:26 am

    I drink 3 diffent kind of tea everyday? Is it still healthy..?

    • Calleigh says

      04/07/2014 at 9:23 pm

      @Lenie,
      I suggest to use the loose tea leaves, its safer that way. Otherwise you open the tea bags and use the loose leaves to make a tea.

  2. ify says

    03/29/2014 at 1:13 pm

    Thank u

  3. che gonzales says

    03/26/2014 at 1:09 am

    Hi. Can i ask if there’s any danger of drinking tea everyday??

    • Calleigh says

      04/01/2014 at 6:22 pm

      @Che Gonzalez.
      Its good to drink tea everyday but what I was trying to say here is the danger of bagged tea.

Search

Recent Post

  • Enjoy Shiny, Strong Hair with a DIY Gelatin Hair Mask
  • Best Detox Colon Cleanse for Weight Loss Using Only 2 Ingredients
  • Homemade DIY Makeup Primer
  • DIY Body Wrap – Lose up to 1 Inch Overnight
  • Getting Perfect Skin with Oil Cleansing: A How-To Guide

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT