Beyond The Tea Bag

jfh · � #16 � 02-07-2011, 10:02 AM

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Accumulation of Fluoride in the tea plant comes from its natural ability to absorb Fluoride from surrounding soil. It is estimated that up to 98% of the Fluoride content in the tea plant is deposited in its leaves, particularly the old ones, following the release of Fluoride from [aluminum] Fluoride complexes initially formed at the roots (Lu, et al., 2004). https://toxipedia.org/display/toxiped...Content+in+Tea

So the white leaf, being the youngest, would contain the least fluoride.

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Tea infusion readily releases Fluoride from tea leaves into water. As such, it is considered a significant dietary source of Fluoride (Lu, et al., 2004). Studies from certain countries have found teas containing 0.03 ppm-25.7 ppm Fluoride (Szpir, 2005). https://toxipedia.org/display/toxiped...Content+in+Tea

Varies widely.

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The current FDA regulation standard for fluoride levels in beverages and bottled water is 1.4-2.4 ppm (US FDA, 2006). Certain American brand teas have been found to exceed the standard amount (Rao, 1984). https://toxipedia.org/display/toxiped...Content+in+Tea

Remember that iodine is a known chelater of fluoride.

jbo · � #17 � 02-07-2011, 03:42 PM

I read before that white tea does have the most antioxidants, but it always makes me wonder why green tea is the one that's almost mentioned or could it be that the studies are done with the asian population that mostly drink green tea over many other teas.

I haven't had any white tea before, so I will have to order a sample. Do you guys make any of your own blends? I'm asking, because the green leafs have a little too light of a taste and more grassy, while the oolong I felt had a little bit of a natural sweet taste I really enjoyed. Not sure what to even expect with white tea

jfh · � #18 � 02-08-2011, 07:06 AM

The white tea will have an even lighter taste. Not a flavorful as black. The white tea is a very young leaf, so compare that with bean sprouts and beans. Which would you rather? Both? Each? Me too. Each has its quality.

jbo · � #19 � 02-09-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jfh

The white tea will have an even lighter taste. Not a flavorful as black. The white tea is a very young leaf, so compare that with bean sprouts and beans. Which would you rather? Both? Each? Me too. Each has its quality.

Thanks for all the info, really apprecaite it. I'll probably stick with green tea then for the most part and oolong on weekends or what ever I'm in the mode for. Green tea is something I enjoy drinking everyday, even if it has a little bit less antioxidants than white tea.

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