Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules.

The Evanston researchers discovered brewed black, green and other tea leaves can remove dangerous contaminants as the leaves ...

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

During brewing, heavy metals like lead and cadmium are absorbed by the tea leaves, keeping them from entering the water, according to researchers. The findings were published in the journal ACS ...

Researchers from Northwestern University have found that tea leaves absorb certain harmful metals from water, such as lead and cadmium, preventing us from ingesting them. The researchers emphasize ...

This popular tea may help you live a longer, healthier life ... Unlike other forms of tea, black tea leaves are fully oxidized, resulting in the formation of antioxidants that aren’t as ...

When buying loose-leaf tea, it should smell fresh and vibrant. Check the packet labels to check whether you’re buying a blend or single variety. If buying flavoured tea, check whether the ...

Hard water contains much more calcium than soft water and this binds to the plant extracts in the tea leaves to form scum. So if you live in a hard water area, make sure you filter your water ...

Tea made its debut in 2737 B.C., when legend has it Chinese emperor Shen Nung was sipping boiled water beneath a tree when some leaves accidentally blew into it, according to multiple sources.