Health Tips: Do you reheat leftover tea and drink it? Learn how long it takes for stored tea to spoil..

What happens when you reheat tea: Most of us start our day with a cup of hot tea, but sometimes the tea is left over between tasks, and we think, "I'll heat it and drink it in a little while." It sounds common, but did you know that this habit can hurt your health?

How long does milk tea take to spoil? (dudh wali chai)

Storing milk tea for too long is risky. In summer, it starts to spoil within 2 to 3 hours. Bacteria grow rapidly at room temperature, and the tea's nutrients begin to degrade. If you think reheating it will fix it, forget it. Repeated reheating causes the tannins in tea to become acidic, which can increase acidity, gas, and digestive problems.

How long do black tea and green tea last? (Healthy Tea Habits)

Black tea or green tea can last a little longer. If stored in the refrigerator, they'll last for 6-8 hours, but keep in mind that the longer you store them, the more their flavor and antioxidant properties diminish.

How to Identify Spoiled Tea? (Reheated Tea Side Effects)

Sour or bitter taste.
Strange odor or film formation in the tea.
Discoloration or foaming.
Sore throat or burning sensation when drinking.
If you notice any of these symptoms, discard the tea immediately.
Harmful Effects of Stored Tea (Tea Health Risks)

Impact on the digestive system: Acidity, gas, constipation, and even food poisoning can occur.
Nutritional Loss: Antioxidants are lost, and nutrients are destroyed.
Impact on Gut Health: Reheated tea can weaken gut bacteria.

What to Do to Keep Tea Healthy? (Chai Health Risks)

Make fresh tea and drink it immediately.

If there's any leftover tea, finish it within 1-2 hours.

Avoid reheating it.

If needed, you can refrigerate it, but not for more than 6-8 hours.

Small facts, big lessons (harmful effects of old tea)

Tea spoils as quickly as it refreshes you. So, the next time you see leftover tea, consider whether it could be a health hazard.

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