6 Reasons Why You Should Never Reheat Your Tea

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Formation Of Harmful Compounds

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Bacterial Growth

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Impact on Nutrients

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Risk Of Toxins

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Impact On Digestion

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Loss Of Antioxidants

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