Fiscal changes to refined oil production are curtailing production at independent refineries in eastern China. A number of the plants, which are also known as teapot refineries, have either stopped -- ...

Some commercial tea bags are steeped in microplastics, but there are nontoxic alternatives available. (Getty Creative) ...

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Unfortunately, a growing body of research has detected contaminants and microplastics pretty much everywhere, including our tap water. Now, new research has detected microplastics in yet another ...

Traditionally, people use lemon balm tea to help improve mood, slow cognitive decline, and decrease anxiety levels. It may also help with insomnia, relieve menstrual pain, and support ...

The best Instant Pots are versatile multi-cookers that combine slow cooking, pressure cooking, rice cooking, sautéeing, steaming, and more in one handy appliance. The original Instant Pot was an ...

Not all tea bags shed them. We asked experts if it’s risky to use the ones that do. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Q: I’ve heard there are ...

Want sugar or milk in your tea? How about plastic? Researchers have found that tea bags are releasing millions of nanoplastics and microplastics into tea. Monika Skolimowska/dpa A Man Was Taking A ...

This ancient beverage does more than hydrate—it’s packed with antioxidants and compounds that boost your health, focus, and longevity. A steaming cup of tea holds more than flavor—it’s a ...

Mullein is a flowering plant that has long been used in herbal medicine. Scientifically named Verbascum thapsus, it originally grew in Europe and Western Asia but has now spread to other places as ...

Oolong tea may offer health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is considered a traditional Chinese tea and may fight cancer and infection, lower blood sugar, and have ...

Bergamot tea is made by combining black tea and bergamot orange extract. Some of the claimed health benefits of bergamot tea include improved heart health and digestion, but research is limited ...