eat the tea?
On Apr 1, (Rusty Oxhide) wrote:
> >does it make sense to swallow the dregs of the
> >bag, after downing the cup? To get the full
> >effect, so to speak. Is there any potential
> >downside, besides the taste?
>
> YES. TEA IS SOMETIMES ADULTERATED WITH ELEMENTAL
> IRON. IRON POISONING
> CAN RESULT IN LIVER FAILURE AND DEATH.
>
> I have been reading about the adulteration of tea. I was surprised to
> find out that iron filings are sometimes added to tea leaf to increase
> weight and add color.
>
> DO NOT CONSUME THE CONTENTS OF A SPENT (USED)
> TEA BAG.
Source?
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Rich
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