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Study Finds Tea Brewing Removes Toxic Heavy Metals From Water

Brewing tea removes significant amounts of toxic heavy metals, such as lead, from drinking water, according to research from Northwestern University.
The study estimates that tea preparation can reduce lead levels in water by about 15%, influenced by steeping time and tea type.
Benjamin Shindel, the study's first author, stated that tea leaves can adsorb heavy metals, helping to decrease lead content in water.
John Rumpler emphasized the importance of addressing lead contamination in drinking water, particularly for children in schools and daycare centers.

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Fox News

Brewing tea removes harmful toxins from water, study finds

The process of brewing tea was shown to remove toxic heavy metals from drinking water in a new study from Northwestern University in Illinois. The researchers explain the findings to Fox News Digital.

5 days ago·New York, United States

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Brewing tea removes lead from water, study finds

Brewing tea may help filter lead from water, but it depends on the type, grind, bag and steep time, a new study has found.

6 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Live Science

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6 days ago·United States

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Boing Boing

Tea brewing process filters 15% of water lead, new research shows

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6 days ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

Daily Cup of Tea May Help Filter Heavy Metals From Water, Study Finds

Tea lovers may have another reason to savor their favorite brew: new research from Northwestern University suggests that brewing tea can help remove harmful heavy metals like lead and cadmium, potentially acting as a natural water filter. “Contamination from lead, as well as other metals, in drinking water is a serious challenge around the world. Lead toxicity across all sources is estimated to directly contribute around one percent of the total…

7 days ago·New York, United States

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