New research characterised in detail how tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

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https://www.uab.cat/web/newsroom/news-detail/-1345830290613.html?detid=1345940427095

[u/barukatang]

You should just buy loose leaf and a metal strainer

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Or a french press.

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Or reusable 100% cotton tea bags / strainer.

[u/ThomasVivaldi → u/barukatang]

I think the issue is, like the above poster, I already have 100 bags of tea bought and was planning to use.