Interesting news for tea lovers. Scientists make surprising discovery about the health impacts of drinking tea: 'Unrecognized potential' first appeared on The Cool Down.

From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.

You probably have plenty of bags in your pantry ready to be brewed ... but there's one drink you can add to your diet that may help: Green tea. "Green tea is a simple yet powerful addition ...

Another cleaning tip is to use green tea bags to remove grease from your dirty dishes. Just add tea bags to your dishwater and soak the dishes. After a few minutes, the grease will come off easily, ...

“Nylon tea bags are already problematic because they release ... “Given the testing conditions of an initial concentration of 1 ppm (1000 ppb), it’s difficult to say how that would translate ...

Tea bags play a role in absorbing contaminants as well. The team noted that while cotton and nylon bags barely absorbed any heavy metals, cellulose (plant-based) bags absorbed a significant amount.

But if you love the convenience of a tea bag, make sure it has lots of space inside. Number two. Use soft or filtered water. That horrible waxy layer that sometimes floats on top of your tea is ...