The average tea drinker in the U.K. goes through about four bags a day -- that's nearly 1,500 tea bags tossed in the trash each year. No wonder so many people wonder whether those bags can be ...

Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.

As we all strive to live more sustainably, hidden plastics are a big concern. Many traditional tea bags contain polypropylene, a sealing plastic, which means they can't be recycled. However, an ...