Not all tea bags shed them. We asked experts if it’s risky to use the ones that do. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Q: I’ve heard there are ...

Now, new research has detected microplastics in yet another common spot: tea bags. The study, which was published in the journal Chemosphere in December, is raising a lot of questions about the ...

A steaming cup of tea holds more than flavor—it’s a source of hydration, focus, and antioxidants that support heart health, digestion, and stress relief. Tea is one of the world’s most ...

Green tea contains bioactive substances that may help boost your metabolism and break down fat cells. However, weight loss research has focused on green tea extracts or supplements, not the beverage.

Scientists have recently put out a warning regarding potential health risks associated with tea bags. These bags might expose people to billions of nano- and microplastics with every sip ...

Thousands of miles from where the 2,000-year-old grain bowl called lei cha, or "thunder tea rice", was first created in China, Hakka chef Pang Kok Keong has reworked the ancient delicacy in his ...

Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.