Tea is often associated with purity, wellness, and natural living. But recent research has raised important questions about what may be present in some tea products.
Studies have identified pesticide residues in certain teas, while some plastic-based tea bags have been shown to release microplastics and nanoplastics when exposed to hot water. PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," have also become a growing concern in food packaging and food-contact materials.
This does not mean that tea is unsafe. However, many consumers today are looking for greater transparency about what they drink and where ingredients come from.
(Tea workers harvesting tea leaves on a commercial tea plantation)
(Common pests on tea plants that may contribute to pesticide use in tea cultivation)
As awareness grows, interest is increasing in simpler, more natural alternatives with fewer ingredients, no artificial flavorings, and a stronger connection to the original plant.
At Snøfnugg Arctic Herb, we take a different approach. Instead of traditional tea, we use carefully selected Arctic wild herbs, gently dried and finely milled from the whole plant. No tea bags. No added flavors. Just the plant itself.
Curious about what research says regarding PFAS, microplastics, pesticide residues, and natural herbal alternatives?
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