Tea is a natural source of tannic acid and nitrogen, which helps fertilize the soil in which plants grow. It also provides water, nitrogen, and manganese, as well as macro and micronutrients. Tea can be beneficial for plants by improving soil health and providing essential nutrients. However, not all plants respond equally to tea, and it is important to be cautious when using tea.
Tea plants can grow up to 20-30 meters under normal conditions, but they are typically maintained as evergreen shrubs by pruning. In the tropics, harvesting is done during the summer months. Climate change can result from shifts in seasonality, water stress, geography, light factors, altitude, herbivory and microbes, temperature, and soil factors. Microorganisms can influence tea gene expression and modulate plants’ growth.
Tea plants have evolved a cascade of physiological and molecular mechanisms to cope with cold stress, such as enhancing photosynthesis when grown at CO2-enriched environments. The results showed significant growth-enhancing effects on the sterile Lemna, demonstrating that the growth increase was a plant physiological response to TSP rather than an environmental factor.
Tea grounds are natural, organic matter that increase nutrient levels and improve soil quality as they decompose. Many plants prefer neutral pH soil, so adding tea and increasing the acidity will actually do more harm. Some plants that don’t like acidic soil may prefer black tea residues to soil, which increases the soil’s nutrient retention, which in turn can boost plant development and growth.
When incorporating tea leaves into garden soil, they release nitrogen naturally, helping balance out any carbon-rich materials. Soil- and foliar-applied compost tea significantly improved the measured vegetative growth parameters of tomato plants.
There is a connection between crushed leaves in store-bought tea bags and the evergreen leaves of winter-blooming Camelia. Overall, tea is a valuable resource for plants, providing essential nutrients and promoting healthy growth.
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Is iced tea good for plants?
Tea can serve as a natural fertilizer in your garden by breaking down tea leaves and bags, releasing nutrients into the soil, helping plants retain water and thrive. However, it should be used on plants that thrive in slightly acidic soil, as tea lowers the soil’s pH and increases its acidity. Teabags can also deter pests by burying them in your garden, and their scent can deter pests and rodents. Steeped teabags are a cost-effective and all-natural alternative to sprays found in the market. Additionally, tea can be used as a weed-killer, particularly when brewed black tea is used.
How does ice affect plant growth?
Cold temperatures can cause plants to die, especially when blooms come early. Cold weather can cause water to freeze inside the plant’s cells, causing it to expand and destroy the plant. This damage is most severe in younger plants, as they haven’t grown enough to support cell tissue expansion. Water can also freeze the outside of a plant and its surrounding soil, leading to desiccation and interfering with the plant’s water supply. Additionally, cold weather can decrease plant enzyme activity, disrupting nutrient intake and stunting growth or even causing death.
Is tea or coffee good for plants?
To be more environmentally friendly, consider using used coffee grounds, tea bags, and loose-leaf tea grounds on your garden, landscape, and house plants. Tea grounds act as a fertilizer, improving plant growth, health, and vigor. They contain nutrients and tannic acid, which increase soil quality and activity by earthworms and other beneficial microorganisms. Tea grounds also provide benefits like improved oxygenation, creating a stronger root system for plants.
However, not all plants respond well to tea grounds and used tea bags. The natural tannic acid inside tea leaves leaches into the soil with rainwater as tea grounds decompose, lowering the soil’s pH and increasing acidity. This poses a problem for plants that require neutral to alkaline soils but creates ideal conditions for acid-loving plants to thrive. Use fresh and used tea grounds only on acid-loving plants, such as rosebushes and ferns. Monitoring soil acidity is best done through pH testing with a home test kit.
What tea makes plants grow faster?
Green tea leaves, like other teas made with the tea camellia, have a higher rate of tannins that promote plant growth. Composting these leaves can add extra nutrients to the soil and balance carbon in compost. Green tea leaves are ideal organic materials for composting due to their nitrogen content and potassium and phosphorus content. They can also help add nutrients to potted plant soil and balance carbon in the compost. However, it is important to consider the pH needs of the plants being fertilized when using green tea as fertilizer, as not all plants may benefit from using tea as fertilizer.
Does tea make a good fertilizer?
Dry tea leaves contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which is more than most liquid pot plant fertilizers. However, most of the nitrogen in tea is unlikely to be available to plants. Regular fertilizers are recommended for better benefits, but some indoor plants like Ferns, Rubber Plants, Spider Plants, Oxalis, Philodendron, Begonias, African violets, Orchids, Easter lily, Poinsettia, Tomatoes, and Hydrangeas may benefit from slightly acidic soil. To prepare tea watering, follow these steps:
- Choose a suitable location for your tea plant.
- Mix the tea with water and water regularly.
- Add the tea to your pot.
Is cold coffee good for plants?
Coffee grounds and brewed coffee can be used as a plant fertilizer for indoor and outdoor plants. Coffee contains nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium, which are beneficial for plant health. To use coffee as a plant fertilizer, dilute it with water, aiming for a mixture of 1/4 coffee and 3/4 water. This can be used on potted plants, houseplants, and vegetable gardens. However, coffee and coffee grounds are acidic, and some plants may not thrive in alkaline soil, such as lily of the valley, lavender, and honeysuckle. Some plants thrive in acidic soil, so it’s important to choose the right mix based on the strength of the coffee brewing process.
Is ice OK for plants?
Overwatering houseplants can lead to root damage, root rot, and even plant death. Ice cubes can help minimize overwatering by absorbing water slower, but it can still inundate plants with too much water, especially if the pot lacks proper drainage. Overwatering occurs when water is given faster than the plant can absorb it, and can be caused by overwatering too frequently, not allowing growing media to dry enough between waterings, using the wrong type of container, or a container without drainage holes. It is essential to ensure proper drainage in the pot to prevent overwatering and ensure the health of your plants.
Does cold tea help plants grow?
Tea is a natural source of tannic acid and nitrogen, which can improve soil fertility for plant growth. Leftover tea can be used to water plants, providing hydration and nourishment. It can also boost plant growth rate and support root development. Brewn tea is an excellent way to keep plants nourished, hydrating, and well-fertilized. It provides water, nitrogen, and manganese, along with a good dose of macro and micronutrients.
Is tea with milk good for plants?
Tea with milk or sugar in the garden can be harmful to plants, as it can cause wilting and mold growth. Over-fertilizing plants is not beneficial, so daily tea use may not be beneficial. Instead, consider adding tea leaves to compost as an ingredient. Used tea leaves boost nitrogen levels, help break down other substances, and encourage decomposing bacteria. They can be added as loose leaves or paper bags, assuming they don’t have staples or string attached. Acid-loving pot plants can also benefit from using tea leaves, but it should be added to compost as part of a balanced mix. A full list of plants that like tea leaves can be found below.
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Three important things to know about tea: 1. Certain teas are high in tannins • Tannins bind iron, zinc, and calcium • Tannins block the absorption of vitamin B1 (a B1 deficiency may cause anxiety) 2. Certain teas are loaded with heavy metals (aluminum, lead, and arsenic) • Teas from China may have higher amounts of heavy metals and pesticides 3. Certain tea bags are bleached with chlorine • The chemical used (epichlorohydrin) is a carcinogen You don’t need to stop drinking tea altogether. You just need to do a few simple things first, including: 1. Ensuring your tea is organic 2. Taking vitamin B1 and minerals 3. Buying loose leaf tea or making sure your tea bags are bleach-free 4. Researching your tea and finding out where your tea comes from Thank you Dr Berg! 🐱👍🏿
Lately I’ve been making my own teas with raw ginger, turmeric (both organic). I add cinnamon, cardamon, a dash of pepper, a small red chili pepper and boil and steep for a few minutes to give it extra hotness. Then some lemon squeezed into it just before drinking. I don’t add any sugar. Just trying to fight off any viruses, and it tastes good….
I was born and raised in Uganda 🇺🇬 and my father had a tea plantation and as soon as the leaves were picked weathering was started and at 4am in the morning the tea leaves were processed and within 7 days or less the tea was in your cup did not use any fertilizer only cow manure and mulch to keep the soil moist in dry conditions but always learn something new
For someone who is on a budget I just try to do the best I can. I cannot afford expensive brands…..sometimes, but not always. I love green tea in a large mug with squeezed lemon and one teaspoon of stevia. Sometimes I will drop some raspberries or pieces of orange into the mug and then I eat them when I’ve finished my tea. It’s a little treat at the bottom of the mug 😆
Remember Doc has to find content every day to keep youtube algo and income stream, if you watch daily you can easily stress, cut out all the stuff that you enjoy (important) and have a shelf full of different vitamins, minerals and supplements. For the average Joe, just incorporate more whole foods into your diet and less packaged and work from there. I’m English, have drunk black tea all my life and won’t give it up, I enjoy the flavours of the regular brands PG, Typhoo, etc… I do have organic, clipper unbleached too, mix em up for different tastes of the same thing, most of it comes from India/region. I stopped Twinnings as they had high levels of pesticides, but c’mon…if cuppa’s are your vice…you’ll be fine. It aint nowhere near drink and smokes. Genetics plays a big part. There are many old folks in UK, its common to live to a ripe old age…and almost ALL have been drinking regular PG tips or Typhoo or similar since childhood. The articles are good knowledge to have, but as you get older you know you cannot take it too seriously, you’ll be drowning in fear and supplements. Don’t dink alcohol much at all, don’t smoke, get active every now and again, cut out as much sugar as you can, don’t over eat, vegetate in front of tv….you’ll be fine.
as a man who have ”learning disability” I will say black tea helps a lot with my focus and studies. I am not only well alerted but I am also kind of awake. I am not stuttering as often but rethinking as quickly, very calming. I enjoy it. my only down fall is the taste, don’t like it, I drink one black tea with honey per day but through the rest of the day is water. helps a lot! I think it may help others.
Thanks for another amazing article! I have wemt from 240 to 180 in a few months just armed with the knowledge! I love green tea and black coffee, its amazing to have someone give you this information which I feel should be easier to find! I recommend Dr. Berg to EVERYBODY I meet. I was just talking to a music student here at the studio about the importance of HEALTH and how much a healthy diet can INCREASE how well you can play an instrument! Thanks Dr. Berg!!!! I feel like I am living a new life.
Screw it, I’m back on Scotch and Dominican cigars. I tried to eat healthy, but everything is bad. I just saw a article saying I can’t fry with avocado oil because now it’s suddenly “bad.” Now my green tea is bad. Gimme a break, nobody lives forever and eating “healthy,” and I’m still seeing people die in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
Been drinking about 6-10 cups of tea and coffee a day for about 35 yrs… Never had anxiety, restless sleep Etc. In fact, I can have a tea or coffee then get a good nights sleep. Normal English tea, drop of milk, one sugar. Same with coffee. I’m not disagreeing with anything you say, but I’ve had zero problems that I’m aware of that could be related to those beverages.
Hi Doc. Did you forget oxalates? Black tea is high in oxalates, too much of which is not terribly good for one’s kidneys. I came here thinking you might suggest putting milk in tea, like the Brits do, because the oxlates will bind to the calcium in the milk and perhaps not to other minerals you’re eating –just a theory of mine.
I grow my own mint, which I use for tea. I also create a tea with fresh ginger and half a large cinnamon stick. I cut up the ginger into tiny pieces so the juice flows out of it. I add the ginger and cinnamon to my teapot, and boil. Then I let it simmer for 20 minutes. I add honey to sweeten. I also cut the mint leaves up in tiny pieces for when I boil it.
I have always been a major tea drinker which I substituted for my coke addiction in my 20’s. I have been drinking 4-5 cups of Lipton black tea with milk and lots of sugar for energy to get through the day for decades. I think you may have just explained why I have also had to deal with anxiety on and off over the years. Eventually becoming an avid student of nutrition/alternative medicine I realized that my tea habit plus sugar was a main culprit. I was self medicating with the caffeine and sugar and definitely addicted. I learned to offset this with the Atkins diet and added much more protein to my diet which allowed me to stay addicted to tea. I could not survive without the 5 hits a day. I also made a major effort to take well balanced comprehensive multivitamins. I exercised an hour or more daily and did Yoga. So I have survived somehow and only drink 2 cups of Lipton a day (I am also addicted to Lipton and don’t like other black teas!). Your information on tannins and how it binds is amazing and explains so much (especially to a black tea drinker like myself). Your information on nutrition and everything else is way beyond what anyone else is or can offer. I know it is very time consuming but you are certainly filling a major niche which no one else can do as well as you. THANK YOU!
Excellent advice. Also, a group of proteins in milk (caseins) interact with the tea to decrease the concentrations of the protective flavonoids so it’s best not to add milk. Also, steeping tea for more than three minutes can potentially increase heavy metal infusion, particularly lead and aluminum. As a general rule, steep white tea for one to three minutes and green and black tea for no more than three minutes. That’s why you often see the instructions say if you want stronger tea, use two bags (versus steeping longer).
I used to drink tea without milk and found if l drank it especially on an empty stomach it could induce a feeling of nausea. Convinced this was down to tannic acid l neutralized this with a few drops of milk. It’s depressing l now have to examine my tea purchases in detail, but l know you’re correct, Doc, so it’s organic from now on. I drink about six small cups day so maybe I’m safe with that. It’s the heavy metals too which are worrying. I nearly died from mercury poisoning caused by dental filings. I’m not exaggerating.
About forty years ago there was a very popular book on the Hay Diet by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond and I remember them saying that if you drank more than a couple of cups of tea a day you would likely need a kidney transplant at some point. Having drunk around seven or eight large mugs of strong tea a day over those forty years my kidney function is checked every year and is doing fine…..
Thank you for giving us information about tea. I’m a tea drinker and never realized that there was heavy metals and other chemicals in the tea bags . I realize now that I will read more on the labels and where the tea came from. I will now think about getting loose tea instead of tea bags and find out where the tea came.We love all the information that you give us and help us trying to stay healthy. We also look forward to seeing the articles that you do . I hope you will continue to do more articles on our health issues.
Tannin levels in tea can be mitigated by not brewing too long (black tea) or too hot (green tea). Many tea drinkers consider 3 mins to be the turning point for black tea. I personally never brew longer than 2 minutes. This avoids so much of the tanniny bitterness, there isn’t need for sweetener. With green tea, brewed at 175 degrees only really needs 30 seconds. If green tea is ever bitter or harsh, it wasn’t brewed correctly.
Great topic, Dr. Berg is right on point here. Personally, I’ve researched into rooibos heavily – or red tea. No caffeine, grown only in South Africa, no tannins, no oxalic acid either. Tons of health benefits and tastes slightly sweet and earthy. It’s very rich looking, yet mild. I even found an organic earl grey version that uses Manilla Hemp tea bags.
Talking from experience here, I cut out all meats but chicken and fish. My anxiety went through the roof, including my panic attacks. Found out I was low on B1. Personally I feel like it’s way to underestimated and not talked about nearly enough! You always hear about B12 and your vitamin D. Very important when cutting out foods from your life too find alternatives to gain those nutrients those foods may have been providing
You forgot one thing about tannins – they react easily with proteins and become bound up. This is the basis behind leather tanning. So, tea with milk is better than black tea because the milk proteins will bind up the tannins. This is how people in the Indian subcontinent and Eastern Africa drink tea. Britain too, I guess, but with much less milk.
That was a very kind and helpful article, thanks Dr Berg. I’ve been drinking alot of tea and coffee to counteract the the terrible effects of antipsychotics that I’m made to take for no good reason, and now I can see why the nice feeling is quickly ruined by the harmful effects of the pesticides, chlorine and the tanins binding to nutrients that I can’t replace cause I’m not hungry. I won’t drink cheap tea again, or any tea for a while, and going to watch the article again. Thank you so much!!
Great information as usual thnx doc. I want to share a little secret with coffee drinkers. I have found that taking a capsule of L-theanine with a cup of coffee greatly increases the efficacy of it. It curves the sharp edges of the caffeine and increases your focus, concentration and tames the edginess of it. L-theanine is a simple protein or amino acid. It’s found in green tea and has many benefits. In fact, that’s what gives green tea it’s appeal as far as relaxation and calmness besides its antioxidant properties. Try it and you will see the difference.
Greetings from Kathmandu, Nepal 🇳🇵 Currently, I consume three to four cups of coffee, three to four cups of black tea, and three to four cups of green tea daily, all without milk and sugar. I am eager to understand the potential health implications of this level of caffeine consumption and whether any modifications 😮to my routine might be advisable. Your expert guidance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.🙏🙏
Oh my Dr Berg, of all your advice this is going to be the toughest to follow. I am the Typical English Tea drinker who has at least 4 cups a day through the day. I really find it helps me and lifts my mood and gives me energy. Maybe it is a placebo but I think it works. I think I will take your advice on source the best tea in loose form and perusal out for B1 vitamin depletion. Thanks for your articles.
Thank you for this helpful article. I was experiencing anxiety last night. I didn’t know why until I watched your article. I drank tea yesterday I was enjoying it but I felt anxious and felt depressed last night until today. Now I understand why. I will drink green tea instead once in a while. Dr. Berg can you make a article on smoking herb pipe? Is it safe?
I had been an avid tea drinker since my screwball health food days when Mary Lou Retton was promoting it while bounding into our living room from the TV ads for tea. This is the same time I developed Asthma. I suffered for over 30 years with my breathing with 5 trips to the ER in Texas and Indiana. Then I started to put things together and listened to your articles. Thanks Doc. Frank
What about tea from India? For me, tea is an affordable treat. I have decorative mugs from my travels and I enjoy a hot cuppa in the morning. This article is so hard to watch. However, I have practiced a clean as possible diet for more than 30 years. This highlights the fact that we actually have no clue about our foods, sources of our foods etc. We have become way to removed from our natural world and environment. I would advocate for the 4 day work week. There were some excellent studies on it. At least then, we would have some time to have a small garden of our own.
IMPORTANT! When buying green tea from Japan, such as matcha (finely ground green tea (Camellia sinensis) traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies), be sure to ask if the leaves have been tested for radiation. After the disaster in Fukushima, the leaves have to be tested. Because of the pesticides and fertilizers used to treat tea crops, it is also recommended to buy organic matcha, which is much better today than 10 years ago. The matcha you buy must be finely ground, bright, dark green in color, since lower quality matcha is produced in China and is yellowish in color. How you store matcha is also extremely important. Because it is very reactive, matcha should not be stored in transparent, glass jars where it can be in contact with air. It is better to use light, tin cans that close well. Also, it is recommended that matcha be drunk within the next year from when it was harvested because it reacts easily and ages quickly. The advantages of matcha are great. The whole leaf is consumed and not, as with other teas, some thirty percent of the leaf. This means that all the benefits of green tea are enhanced – you get a super dose of antioxidants and a high level of vitamins C, B and minerals from green tea. Also, the level of glutamate L-theanine (L-theanine) in matcha is very high. Theanine is an amino acid that gives tea its sweet taste. It is very healthy and exists only in tea and one type of mushroom. It affects brain chemistry and reduces stress levels, improves mood by raising dopamine, improves cognitive abilities because it radically stimulates alpha waves in the brain and is beneficial for immunity.
I can personally endorse what Dr Berg says,as someone who was anaemic for half my life,due to my habit of drinking tea with every meal. (Symptoms:palpitations,fatigue,poor concentration,white bits in fingernails etc.) Nowadays I won’t drink tea or coffee less than one hour before,or 2 hours after any meal.
DR Eric. I was thinking about asking you about this very subject. Your always right on time with your information and have saved me literally from alot of pain and improved my health tremendously. Thank You! By the way I stop all grain for two weeks just to see and found out it was the culprit for 80% of my issues. It’s been 8 months! It’s a hard road to travel with out Bread or Cornbread But I would rather be pain free. On thing is I have lost 20 pounds post covid and can’t gain weight. Diet is so limited. I feel tea also was the cause for blocking nutrients my body need to absorb to maintain a health weight. Just started a week ago eliminating tea well weaning really still do green tea. Again thank you for everything!
For tea, possibly more important than knowing the country of origin, is the terroir… similar to wine. Dr. Berg says that Chinese tea has a lot of pesticides. Actually, the use of pesticides depends on the terroir… high mountain tea does not require pesticides because there are not a lot of pests up the mountain. So, I think that Dr. Berg’s target audience are those that would buy tea in the supermarket if he thinks country of origin is the main determinant of pesticides. If you go to a Chinese or Taiwanese tea seller, it is usually clearly indicated whether the tea is a “high mountain” (高山）tea. Up until now, I have started to be an avid Dr. Berg follower, but after this article, I wonder how much Dr. Berg is oversimplifying because he knows that simplicity sells (keep it simple stupid or KISS).
I live in Japan not sure why you think tea is bad. Barley tea (mugicha) and Green tea (ryokucha) and Olong tea (uroncha; black tea) but yet we are healthy drinking it daily for years. I trust my Japanese tea i drink everyday. Instead everyone should stay away from soda and booze…. But then again drinking pure clean water is the best. Your liver still has to remove the coloring of that tea you drink.
I saw a article some time back that said, “Eat a teaspoon of raw, unrefrined honey every day and see what happens.” I tried it. NOTHING happened. Then I saw a article, that said, “Stop eating sugar for ten days and see what happens.” I stopped eating sugar, most of which was in my black tea. I couldn’t stand the tea without sugar, so I stopped drinking and the sugar for a month. NOTHING happened. I’ve been drinking a pitcher of sweet black tea every day for the past 50 or so years. I eat healthy meals, but I also enjoy my junk food. I’m fine. I’m healthy. Take all these “eat this/don’t eat that” articles and shove ’em.
Thank You for Reminding Us Not to Drink Tea unless it is Organic. How do we know if the tea bag is safe? If it’s organic, is it likely the bag is safe too? Beverly important info here. I get tea at a couple Dr offices. I bet they are not organic. Stash is a brand name that is common. Probably not good for living beings.
Started to skip this article, but I love my teas. Glad I watched it. I realized from another one of your articles that I don’t get enough B1, and added it to my daily vitamins. Made a huge difference in how I feel. Going to have to change to green tea, so I can keep working on me. Thank you so much for your help and advice.
Omg, cant believe i just heard you say this. I retired last year and started drinking alot of tea, i got a lump in stomach and bloated, i told dr and gastro, they have no clue. Cut out tea and went on soup diet and no tea for week, bloating went almost all away. Yesterday ste food and had tea and bloating back. Definately from beginnng thought tea was cause. Tx for confirm
II’ve been drinking black tea, usually from Ceylon, all my life -I’m 84 and my doctors can’t find a single thing wrong with my health aside from bike acdents(usually unavoidable as I’m a cyclist). I’ve been a vegan for 44 years, still working, slim, mind seems 100%,-so please mention, Dr. Berg, that we from black tea drinking societies, just don’t necessarily fall under your negative radar which permeates every one of your articles.
I wondered why I was healthier when living in japan even though I consumed canola oil, gluten food and sugar in moderation, till I had unbelievable clear face even without comedo at my nose. And Dr. Berg answered it. In japan, you’ll unintentionally drink high quality green tea because normally it’s free in almost every restaurant. You also have to walk much everyday that makes you get a looott of vit D from the sun. Also the polution is very low as far as I know. Now I’ve been going back to my country and dealing with my cystic acnes again. Even though I’m running a healthier diet, my face just can’t as clean as when living in japan, since the food quality is mostly bad 🙁 Anyway, thanks Dr. Berg for giving such useful information 🍵
Thank you for the article, Dr. Berg. It would be definitely interesting to see how much the “tea culture” here in the UK affects the general health of the population. Tea is served from the moment you wake up to the moment your head hits the pillow…and there’s not a single household that wouldn’t offer you a cuppa the moment you step inside. I used to be a heavy tea drinker- 7 or 8 cups of extra strong black tea per day would be the barest minimum- but last years I stopped drinking black (and green) tea altogether and can see some improvements. I wonder what is the situation like with African and Indian tea quality since most of the tea in the UK is a blend of African and Indian black teas?
Thanks again for a wonderful and informative presentation. I am learning so much from you, and I really believe that learning all of this is helping me to be informative and to make excellent decisions about my food and drink intake. I am now 75 years old and I am hanging in there pretty well. Keep up the good work!
I just started drinking a lot of loose teas: green, gun, neem, hibiscus, clove, ginger, Ceylon Cinnamon, rose hips, Chai, Sour Sop and numerous others. Any type of tea that offers natural medicinal value for me as a woman over 55. So, I don’t have to take any needless drugs. After learning this new information. I will be purchasing along with my other supplements with Dr. Berg, a couple of bottles of b1.
Thank you Dr Berg for all your hard work! Can you one day please talk about acute/chronic pancreatitis? Drs say we need to go on very low fat diet so we don’t get flares but then I see people struggling with nutrition because we need fats as well and they eat a lot of carbs and sugars and I don’t want to get there; I been “sober” on those things for more then two months. they also can’t even tolerate raw vegetables. So at this point I don’t know what to eat.
I love the info Doc. But some of the negatives are minute. Unless you’re drinking a gallon of tea a day.. moderation.. some people commenting quitting drinking tea.. SMH.. We are going to die period. One life that’s it. Do our best but live life to the fullest. I’m not going to quit drinking tea, coffee, or Kool Aid. I’m vitamin deficient to the point my doctor monitors my levels. I’m not saying lowering your intake of certain foods and drinks is a bad thing. I’m just saying bottom line.. SOMETHING is going to kill me / us. Man doesn’t have a choice of when the Reaper comes. So live it up in moderation. Drink my coffee, tea, KoolAid. Eat my junk food. LOL.. besides, that’s what you doctors get paid to do.. fix me and prescribe me drugs that are going to maintain my broken body for as long as possible. Life is a circle jerk.
As a tea blogger I can help evaluate this content. The first part is right, especially related to iron while drinking a lot of black tea. Diversifying types covers that. The second point is misleading. There can be contaminent issues with tea, or lots of foods, so the conclusion about trying to learn about sources and quality works. To simply drink Japanese instead of Chinese tea doesn’t make as much sense, just as organic certification isn’t really helpful, for complicated reasons, for example that it’s not such a common theme in lots of Asia. Calling fluoride a toxin is misleading. It’s a naturally occurring mineral that is still added to lots of municipal water because it’s positive in effect within a typical intake range, then negative beyond that. It is better to drink loose tea, but I’d be more concerned about microplastics in tea bag paper than the bleach. Probably it’s nothing, but literally drinking plastic sounds bad, and could be bad, and that’s quite common. It’s more of an issue that this says nothing about getting benefit out of tea, diversifying types input, how to get a feel for quality, evaluating claims that would often be false. It’s not so bad though.
It may all be true – however, in my own case I have excellent diet, no processed foods whatsoever and loaded with fruit and veg . I drink around 10 cups of black tea a day. I ve jad my telomeres measured – my biological age is actually 6 years younger then then actual. Go figure. Its all about balance
While living in Oakland, CA I visited a Chinese herbalist who gave me a concoction of random herbs that I brew and call a “swan pond” it literally taste as if it’s a pond and while sipping it i imagine swans swimming in love tending to their cygnets lmao!! It actually cures my enlarged spleen due to lupus inflammation so now I’m convinced my life expectancy is that of a carpenter swan … like 86 yearsish.. and since we are all just non-local reverberating atoms Ill drink the most random herbs including DMT and just believe whatever I want.. I hope to reincarnate into another dimension next round tho bc this one is mad chaotic/absurd!!
I only had one tea from China. Green matcha tea. And i have some test strips 15 in 1 for water. I tested it and my tea might have lead, but very low on the scale (20 out of 500). Anyway, this was very informative and thank you. In general i do not buy food products from china, but i never thought to look on the tea package.
I am a strict carnivore and have been now for 492 days. I get my organic, reputable Japanese green tea direct from the grower on a small island. I recently received fermented green tea and I saw that it shot my blood sugar up to 144 after a normal 17 hour fast. WHY???? I really need to know why this happened at the cellular level. Thanks.
Whenever I try to quit tea, I get pins and needles from eating the slightest bit of sugar ie fruit. That’s when I discovered that the catechins in Green tea Control blood sugar. Luckily, it just happened to be Japanese, and I just happen to cut the teabags open so I can have half the amount at a time
I feel so guilty of drinking to much tea & coffee😢. Especially after my sister s passing🤧. But I use to drink mug ful of twinings tea, chamomile & peppermint tea like crazy. But about 6 big mug fulls after dinner because I thought it would be like a furnace in my digestive system. Although I was calm my body did get very used to it. As for water never drink it much anymore but I have stayed away from alcohol 👍🏿.
Chinese people drink tea with a method to reduce tannins. Tannins are released the longer you steep the tea. Chinese people steep the tea and then filter out the tea water from the tea leaves. My parents used to work long hours and forgot about the tannins. They kept their tea leaves in the travel container all day and started feeling sick until they stopped. Also Chinese people also have a method to reduce the pesticides (although I can’t know if it’s effective). Chinese people will typically rinse the tea leaves with boiling water for the first 2-4 seconds to wash away some pesticides, they discard that water, and then they steep normally. By the way, Japanese matcha green tea has a lot of tannins, because matcha grinds the entire leaf, so 100% of the tannins are being consumed as opposed to steeping tea leaves where the tannins are gradually released.
I haven’t been able to sleep and or breathe properly for the past 2 weeks with feelings of intense anxiety which were unexplained, and wouldn’t you know it, DR. berg saves my life ONCE AGAIN. Little did I realize I was drinking a bottle of TeJava a day and a lot of alcohol on the weekends, I stopped the tea two days ago and have been taking b1 supplements and now I am back to normal. Thank you oh so much
I drink a cup of weak tea with REAL honey in the evening 4-5 days a weak and switch it with green and various organic. I’m not concerned except for the water I make it with. What should we do about the types of water purifiers out there? Whole house system etc. taking into consideration finances for some of us?
I woke up today and fingers were numb. I read online that it could be because of vitamin b1 deficency but i eat food with vitamin b. Everything makes sense now. I have been drinking more tea especially black tea and english breakfast which high in tannis. Maybe it’s blocking my vitamin b. It also explains why i have been feleing so anxious lately. It’s becauce of the tea that i have been drinking. I didn’t know that it could have his affect