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Question by Carol
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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My mother-in-law boils the teabags to make stronger tea.  Does boiling the bag destroy the health properties of green and black teas?

I have heard from herbalists that herbal diuretic tea is destroyed when heated in the cup with the water.  What about microwaving tea either to brew or reheat?


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