Is it true that Tea is a poisonous drink?

Answer 1

This is the only side effects I can find on the use of tea. This still occurs over time and is not fatal in any way.

Tea contains catechins, a type of antioxidant. In fresh tea leaf, catechins can be up to 30% of the dry weight. Catechins are highest in concentration in white and green teas, while black tea has substantially less due to its oxidative preparation. Tea contains the stimulant caffeine at about 3% of its dry weight, translating to between 30mg and 90mg per 8oz (or 0.25 L) cup depending on type and brand[11] and brewing method.[12] Tea also contains small amounts of theobromine and theophylline.[13] Tea also contains fluoride, with certain types of brick tea made from old leaves and stems having the highest levels.[14] Regular drinking of tea can prevent dental cavity to some extent[citation needed]. However, excessive consumption of tea (brick tea in particular) has led to cases of fluorosis.[15].[16] Finally, as a dried plant, tea preserves some vitamins and played an important role in keeping Chinese sailors' health in history, such as the voyage led by Zheng He[citation needed].

I would say that tea is more helpful than harmful.

I drink iced sweet tea at least once a week.

Answer 2

Tea is a beverage made by steeping processed leaves, buds, or twigs of the tea bush (Camellia sinensis) in hot water for a few minutes. The processing can include oxidation (fermentation), heating, drying, and the addition of other herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits.

There are four basic types of true tea: black tea, oolong tea, green tea, and white tea. The term "herbal tea" usually refers to infusions of fruit or of herbs (such as rosehip, chamomile, or jiaogulan) that contain no C. sinensis.[1] (Alternative terms for herbal tea that avoid the word "tea" are tisane and herbal infusion.) This article is concerned exclusively with preparations and uses of the tea plant C. sinensis.

Tea is a natural source of methylxanthines such as caffeine,[2] catechins,[3] and theanine. It has almost no carbohydrates, fat, or protein. It has a cooling, slightly bitter and astringent taste.[

The tea bush originated in the area where India, China and Myanmar meet, in the hot wet mountainous regions of the Eastern Himalayas. It was originally eaten and drunk by tribal groups in this area. Over two thousand years ago it was used as a medicine and aid to concentration in China, being helped by the expansion of Buddhism from India.[17]

Origins of human use of tea are described in several myths, but it is unknown as to where tea was first created as a drink



so maybe there are some teas are poisonous..but there are teas that are safe to drink..scientists or doctors suggest to drink tea..

Answer 3

Depends. If its a Poison Ivy Tea or one of those poisonous mushrooms that kill Mario.

Answer 4

there is a poisonous tea that is called fork right tea.

Answer 5

Not true. Tea is good to cleanse your body. Thick black tea is especially good when you're having diarrhea.

Answer 6

That depends what type of herb you are inquiring about, also people are known to be allergic to some teas.

Answer 7

tea is poisonous if you intake to many of it

Answer 8

Tea is made of hurbs. Certain hurbs can be over dosed on, while others will cause side-effects.

Answer 9

who says that?any scientific proof?this's one of the beverage which has been enjoying by our ancestors 4 so many centuries.