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There's been some evidence that green tea has
beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
cup a day. I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.

Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
which seeps into the water during steeping, 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?

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On Mar 21, 12:43*pm, RichD > wrote:
> There's been some evidence that green tea has
> beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
> cup a day. *I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.
>
> Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
> which seeps into the water during steeping, 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?
>
> --
> Rich


I started drinking a glass of water with two teaspoons of organic
apple cider. I think it helps my IBS.
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On 3/21/2012 3:43 PM, RichD wrote:
> There's been some evidence that green tea has
> beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
> cup a day. I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.
>
> Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
> which seeps into the water during steeping, 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?
>
> --
> Rich


You must remember the Indian that drank 32 cups of tea before going to bed.

He drowned in his teepee.
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"RichD" > wrote in message
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> There's been some evidence that green tea has
> beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
> cup a day. I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.
>
> Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
> which seeps into the water during steeping, 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


I take it in pill form.


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On Mar 21, 12:43*pm, RichD > wrote:
> There's been some evidence that green tea has
> beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
> cup a day. *I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.
>
> Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
> which seeps into the water during steeping, 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?
>
> --
> Rich


I do, but I don't know if it is better. I did notice that the caffeine
dose is much higher. I can't tolerate a full tea bag worth.


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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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"RichD" > wrote in message
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> There's been some evidence that green tea has
> beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
> cup a day. I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.
>
> Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
> which seeps into the water during steeping, 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?
>
> --
> Rich

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A little apple juice mixed in the green tea, changes the taste in a way that
most people who at first dont like the taste of green tea suddenly like it.
A bit of experimentation is called for here.

These people import a quality tea from japan and recommend eating the tea
leaves.

http://www.shinzo.co.uk/


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I dont think drinking the dregs will harm you. I put green tea bags in
bottles of water and let them steep in the refrigerator for green ice tea.
When I get tired of the flavor I just add a drink straw to it. Hopefully I
can get some of that magic fairy dust.














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"RichD" > wrote in message
...
> There's been some evidence that green tea has
> beneficial health effects, so I've been drinking a
> cup a day. I don't even like green tea, but I force it down.
>
> Now, if the tea contains some magic fairy dust,
> which seeps into the water during steeping, 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?
>
> --
> Rich

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A little apple juice mixed in the green tea, changes the taste in a way that
most people who at first dont like the taste of green tea suddenly like it.
A bit of experimentation is called for here.

These people import a quality tea from japan and recommend eating the tea
leaves.

http://www.shinzo.co.uk/

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http://tinyurl.com/co75vyy
Wow and Ewww
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> http://tinyurl.com/co75vyy
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Yeah. I think most vegans know this.




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I knew some of them but not all of them. It was still amazing to me!
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