Pesticides in Tea: Getting a Clear Picture Not a Vague Impression

February 1, 2018

Does your tea contain pesticides? How much should that matter? Many tea drinkers have an impression that it is at least slightly unsafe as a drink. The more they are concerned with tea as a wellness aid – green tea health benefits, non-caffeinated herbal teas, natural ingredients, and organic growing, the stronger that impression is likely to be. The dominant concern is pesticides. How

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Peter Keen

Peter has been a senior professor at leading business and technology universities across the world, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Oxford. He is the author of over forty books and a noted international consultant and public speaker. Tea writing and education are his avocation, with a focus on helping tea lovers find the ones that fit their personal tastes at best value. He has a strong interest in the offbeat stories and social and cultural aspects of tea history. His latest book is Tea Tips.

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One Comment

Richard Patterson
on November 3, 2019 at 12:41 pm •Reply

Great article. You point out many realities of modern agriculture, and point out the difference between trade rules and actual food safety concerns.
Thank you.