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Tea leaves absorb harmful metals from water, according to a new study

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Researchers from Northwestern University have found that tea leaves absorb certain harmful metals from water, such as lead and cadmium.

The longer the tea steeped, the more heavy metals it filtered from the water.

Tea bags play a role in absorbing contaminants as well, and cellulose (plant-based) bags absorbed a significant amount.

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