Is it safe to drink the tea leaves from a tea bag?
                                
                                
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                                Over 159 million Americans drink tea on any given day, but few consider what happens if they ingest the leaves rather than just the infusion. While tea leaves are technically edible, many factors determine the safety of consuming the tea leaves from a tea bag, including potential contaminants and the leaves' grade.