Rehabilitating Overnight Tea
Many believe overnight tea is unsafe, but experiments show that nitrite levels in Pu'er, chrysanthemum, and Longjing tea remain below national standards even after 12–24 hours. Tea polyphenols help prevent nitrite formation. Although tea color may darken due to the conversion of theaflavins to thear...
Tea News · Apr 24, 2026
It's Not Poisonous! 3 Truths to 'Rehabilitate' Overnight Tea
This article debunks common myths about overnight tea, presenting three key scientific facts. First, tests show that nitrite levels in teas like Pu'er, chrysanthemum, and Longjing remain well below safety standards even after 12-24 hours, often lower than in plain water. Second, the color change fro...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
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