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Summary

A new study from Spain’s Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that tea bags made from nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles when steeped in boiling water.

These particles, which can enter human intestinal cells, may pose health risks, potentially affecting the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and immune systems.

Researchers urge regulatory action to mitigate plastic contamination in food packaging.

Consumers are advised to use loose-leaf tea with stainless steel infusers or biodegradable tea bags to minimize exposure.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Has anyone checked how much particles I produce when I wash my fleece jacket.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 days ago (11 children)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

We'll shit, I've been drinking a lot of tea...spose it's time to get out the Titanic tea steeper i got from White Elephant.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (5 children)

No it's not, because I use a stainless steel capsule and loose leaf tea, which is superior in every way (even if microplastics weren't an issue).

If you don't make your tea like this, do yourself a favor and upgrade to some quality loose leaf!

Edit: lol, I love that this is getting downvotes. Are there disposable teabag enthusiasts out there?

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago (3 children)

OMG. That's a good way to start the new year. Now my daily tea is going to be filled with guilt and worry.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Just buy paper tea bags or loose leaf tea. The article is talking about those stupid nylon “pyramid” tea bags.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

A lot of the paper bags are coated in plastic. So loose is your best option.

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