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Default The Re-Use of Leaves


> that the tea is out for at least 2 or 3 hours. Is this okay? Do
> the leaves go bad being wet and left out? Is there a limit? I


Ferris

I have heard of the bacteria bit but not the cancer.

Leaving the brew for too long is thought to be bad because the brew
contains amino acids, leave them for too long and they breed
bacteria. I am not quite sure how long is long, but even before that
happens, you should find that tea changes in color and favor...

It seems to be 2 to 3 hours are fine. That cancer thing ... never
heard before.

Julian
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