Is it harmful to boil tea?

If you forgot to have your tea for a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes, it is safe to drink. The food poisoning bacteria grow in brewed teas that are exposed to heat between 41 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The case is even worse with milk teas, which can also gain an unpleasant taste and grainy texture when reheated.

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