Tag: Eating tea

While sipping certain types of tea can help with an upset stomach, an expert advises that "tea has to be brewed, not boiled or mixed with milk, or eaten raw" for antidiarrheal preparations. The idea that eating tea leaves helps with diarrhea is a persistent myth with potential risks, making brewed tea a safer alternative.

While a soothing cup of tea is a daily ritual for many, studies show that tea plants hyperaccumulate significant levels of compounds, including fluoride. This concentration means eating too much can lead to potent health risks, unlike a simple brew.

Did you know that tea leaves contain significantly more caffeine per volume than coffee beans? This concentration of stimulants, along with other factors, is one of the primary reasons why we don't eat tea leaves, instead opting to brew a safer and more palatable cup.