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The Hidden Danger in YourTea!
Revealed by a new acquaintance.
My New Aquaintance:
Every morning at 8:30, like clockwork, Mei Lien walks past my house with her dog Kuai. She waves. I wave back. It’s our routine.
This morning, I felt curious about her and, while raking leaves in my front yard, bravely extended an invitation. I invited her for tea for the next time she passes by.
She bowed gracefully, but hesitated somewhat. “Actually, may I ask you something first?”
“Thank you for your kindness — how do you make your tea? You see, there’s something you should know about my custom.”
“Oh, just tea bags,” I said cheerfully. “I pour boiling water over them and let them steep. Simple and easy.” I smiled, expecting her to relax.
She didn’t.
Mei Lien’s expression was solemn. “I’m so sorry to tell you this, but those tea bags? Most are sealed with polypropylene plastic.” She paused, letting the words hang in the air.
“When you pour boiling water over them, they release billions and billions of microplastic particles directly into your tea. Into your body.”
My hand went to my throat. I’d had two cups already this morning.
