Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world with tons of varieties which might leave you wondering about which is the healthiest. Ahead, a dietitian explains which ones dominate and why.

Chai tea, also known as masala chai, is made with spices and ingredients that may offer important health benefits. Here's how chai may benefit your health.

A study by Northwestern University reveals that tea can filter out heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and chromium from water. Brewing black tea for five minutes can reduce lead ions by about 15%.

Scientists have discovered that tea leaves don’t just make a soothing drink — they can also absorb harmful heavy metals from water. Black tea, in particular, was found to be highly effective ...

Based on their experiments, the authors estimate that brewing tea—using a tea bag that steeps for three to five minutes in a mug—can remove about 15 percent of lead from drinking water, even ...

Brewing tea overnight, a common method for brewing iced tea, provides better water purification than steeping for a few minutes. But even a few minutes can result in a moderate removal of metals ...

Oolong teas fall somewhere in between green and black tea. ... Prepare about 2 tablespoons of loose-leaf tea or one tea bag. Heat water to just shy of boiling. Seep the tea for 3 minutes.