Plastic Tea Bags: Shocking News or Nothing to Worry About?

Plastic in tea bags is the subject of one of the most attention-grabbing reports on tea in recent years. It appeared in late September 2019 and within a day was being widely posted, in general news sites, and tea, food and medical posts.  It describes the finding of a small scale, focused study tha

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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.

4 Comments

  1. E.T.
    on November 1, 2023 at 9:15 am •Reply

    Wow! What a wonderful, insightful and thoroughly informative rebuttal and explanation of what appeared to be yet another frightening health hazard. As a 76 year old tea drinker since my youth, who just read about plastics in teabags yesterday, I am so relieved to know it was highly exaggerated and unfounded. Glad I decided to investigate further and found this article. Thank you!! E

  2. Jack
    on June 13, 2024 at 6:43 pm •Reply

    No mention of the many studies showing microplastics disrupt endocrine systems?

    Every year we discover yet another “safe” plastics and silicone aren’t safe. “BPA free” just means there is a different type of Bisphenol used, which is equally harmful.

    Use glass, ceramic, food grade metal. No nonstick, and no liquids touching plastic. No aluminum cans, as they are lined with Bisphenols.

    Good luck to your other commenter, the 76 year old who no doubt enjoyed lead paint and asbestos as well.

  3. Craig Brimhall
    on July 7, 2024 at 8:12 am •Reply

    How can I check to see if the tea bags I am using are plastic free?

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