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On Sep 16, 3:32 am, Tea Sunrise > wrote:
> Since a lot of the tea we drink comes from China and Indonesia, are
> you ever worried that the tea leaves were sprayed with pesticides such
> as DDT or other harmful chemicals? I'd hate to think that I could
> be drinking a cup full of toxins or pesticides along with my EGCG.
>
> Is the correct move to switch to organic teas? Does anyone really
> know if tea bushes are completely safe for consumption?
>
> Any input is highly apprec


I don't think there's a need to switch from non-organic to organic tea
(Camellia Sinensis). Pollution in some of the Tea producing countries
has become rampant due to recent economic booms while enviromental
laws,unfortunately, have literally become un-enforceable. Organic teas
are sold at a premium price but do not offer the "purity" you
seek,unless you grow it yourself. Dominics response I believe covers
this subject very clearly .Good Luck