Recently, the STF and the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) busted a fake tea leaf factory in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. 11 thousand kg fake tea leaves, synthetic color and sandstone were found from this factory. Its price was estimated at around 13 lakh rupees.
There is no dearth of tea lovers in India. According to a survey, about 80% of Indians start their day with tea. But if you drink adulterated tea, it can be hazardous to your health.
So come, today In work news We will talk about how to identify genuine tea leaves? You will also know that-
- What kind of health problems can fake tea leaves cause?
- What should be considered while buying tea leaves?
Expert: Shilpi Goyal, Dietician, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Question- What kind of things do adulterers adulterate in tea leaves?
Answer : To get more profit, adulterants add things like coconut husk, sawdust, artificial color and sandstone to the tea leaves. Drinking such tea harms health in many ways.
Q- How dangerous are adulterated tea leaves to health?
Answer- Dietician Shilpi Goyal says fake tea leaves contain many harmful chemicals, which can cause skin allergies and digestive problems. Apart from this, drinking adulterated tea for a long time increases the risk of many serious health problems. Understand this from the graphic below-
Question- How to identify adulterated and genuine tea leaves at home?
Answer- There are many fake companies in the market these days, which sell adulterated tea leaves at cheap prices. However, you can identify if the tea leaves are adulterated or not by using some simple methods at home. Understand from the following graphic-
Q- How are genuine tea leaves prepared?
Answer- First the tea leaves are plucked from the garden. After this, these leaves are dried with the help of machines in factories. Later the leaves are put into a cutting machine.
In this machine the leaves are finely chopped and same size leaves come out. After this, these leaves are granulated by placing them in another machine and dried again. When the leaves are completely dry, their color turns black.
After this whole process the leaves are put into the mash machine. Different types of nets are installed in it. It separates thick leaves and small leaves. After this it is packed.
Q- Is drinking tea good for our health?
Answer- Dietician Shilpi Goyal says that tea can be beneficial for us too, if it is prepared properly and consumed with the right ingredients. Understand this from the following points-
Ginger tea- This is the most widely consumed tea in India. Ginger tea contains anti-viral compounds, which protect your body from viral infections.
green tea- Green tea calms our nervous system. Also it does not increase body fat quickly. You can drink it 1 hour before meals.
black tea- They are rich in antioxidants, which reduce the risk of viral infections, flu and allergies. Apart from this, drinking black tea regularly strengthens the immune system.
Lemon Tea- It has less calories than regular tea. Lemon contains vitamin C, which cleans impurities from the blood. Apart from this, it is also helpful in weight loss.
Question- Is it okay to drink tea with milk?
Answer- Dietician Shilpi Goyal says that we should avoid drinking tea with milk. It can cause acidity and constipation problem in the body. Drinking milk tea in excess can dehydrate the body, cause gas and digestive problems. Apart from this, drinking milk tea can also cause many other health problems. such as-
- This can cause insomnia.
- Drinking too much milk tea daily can cause acne on the face.
- Drinking too much tea can also cause indigestion.
- Drinking too much milk tea can cause problems like stress or anxiety.
Question- How much tea should be drunk in a day?
Answer- If you drink tea with milk, you can drink 1 to 2 cups of tea a day. While black tea or green tea can be drunk 2 to 3 cups a day. However, definitely consult your doctor if you have any health problems.
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