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On 25/03/2015 09:20 pm, Jon wrote:
> On 24/03/2015 03:02 pm, notbob wrote:
>> One of my fave teas is good ol' Earl Grey. I've found only one brand
>> I did not like, but this outta many EGs. Basically, I wanna know if
>> EG and other black teas use a dye. Not only is my white tea cup
>> stained after a cuppa EG, but my stainless steel tea spoon is also
>> stained! I've yet to run across anything that would stain stainless
>> steel. Only Earl Grey tea.
>>
>> Is this true of other black teas?
>>
>> nb
>>

>
> Yes, all black teas stain, but it's not a dye, it's the tannin in the
> tea, English Breakfast certainly does...
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenolic_content_in_tea


Usually leaving your Cup/Spoons etc to soak in a weak bleach/water
solution will get them sparkling clean again...