Is It Okay to Drink Tea Leaves from a Tea Bag? Exploring the Safety, Taste, and Health Concerns
                                
                                
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                                In 2019, a study by McGill University found that steeping a single plastic tea bag at brewing temperature released billions of microplastic particles into the water. This raises a critical question for tea drinkers: is it okay to drink tea leaves from a tea bag if it breaks or if the leaves escape into your cup?