As we all strive to live more sustainably, hidden plastics are a big concern. Many traditional tea bags contain polypropylene, a sealing plastic, which means they can't be recycled. However, an ...

Drinking tea from plastic-containing tea bags could expose you to billions of nano- and microplastics with every sip, putting your health at risk. Many tea bags contain small amounts of tiny plastic ...

Tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages, celebrated for its antioxidants and calming qualities. However, research has shown that some tea bags can release microplastics into your cup, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Tea bags could be releasing billions of microplastic ...

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.

A sunlit glass mug of tea with a tea bag steeping in it - Guido Mieth/Getty Images Have you ever wondered why you automatically reach for a new tea bag if you want a second cup? Maybe you watched ...