Reheating Tea: Experts Warn Your Brew Could Be 'More Dangerous Than Snake Bite'!

• A viral post on X warned that tea becomes a bacterial breeding ground after 15-20 minutes, with 24-hour old tea considered 'more dangerous than a snake bite' in Japan.
• Milk tea becomes unsafe in the temperature danger zone (40-140°F) where bacteria multiply; discard after 2-4 hours at room temperature.
• Refrigerated milk tea lasts 1-3 days, but reheating doesn't eliminate all bacteria and can form inflammatory AGEs, potentially causing acidity and other issues.
• Ginger tea without milk is safer, lasting 3-5 days refrigerated; reheating is generally safe if boiled fresh each time, but discard if cloudy or foul-smelling.
• Ayurveda advises against reheated milk tea, stating it forms toxins, weakens digestion (agni), and aggravates pitta; recommends fresh brewing daily.

Why It Matters: Reheating tea, especially milk tea, can be risky; brew fresh and consume promptly to avoid health hazards.