Moldy Tea and Smoked Tea Are Not Suitable for Drinking
Moldy tea should not be consumed, as it often breeds harmful molds that produce toxins, potentially causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, and even damage to internal organs. Smoked tea, like other burnt foods, may contain 3,4-benzopyrene, a dangerous carcinogen that can accumulate in the body...
Tea News · Jun 11, 2026
Not Suitable for Drinking: Smoky, Burnt, and Moldy Tea
Research indicates that heavily smoky or burnt tea, like other charred foods, can produce '3,4-Benzopyrene', a carcinogen. Accumulation in the body may increase cancer risk, making such tea unsafe. Slightly smoky tea stored for a period may lose its odor; if tested and found within safe limits for t...
Tea News · Jan 05, 2026
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