I would worry about kidney stones

On Sep 19, 8:11 am, "Slint Flig" zossngo.com> wrote:

At the risk of appearing repetitive on this thread; the chewing (as a
masticatory) and the eating (as a common hors d'oevre) of pickled tea
leaves is common and traditional practice in northern Thailand and
Myanmar, apparently without ill effect.

Nigel at Teacraft

On Sep 19, 1:22 am, Nigel teacraft.com> wrote:

Laphet or pickled tea leaves, as you mentioned, are indeed a favourite
appetizer in Myanmar (as in other Asian countries).
The Burmese are suffering from extremely high rates of fluorosis since
not only...

and I'd still worry about kidney stones. Very high concentrations of
calcium oxalate in tea leaves.

Milk will bind to the oxalate rendering it harmless, but studies show milk
also prevents most positive tea-related health benefits.

I wouldn't chew the things personally. My dad drank green tea for years and
had the most terrible kidney stones.. wouldn't want to go through that. (I
still drink lots of greens though)

Nigel teacraft.com> wrote:

I have eaten Burmese tea leaf salads many times, with ill effects
that include a nasty taste in my mouth...

Hi all,
On this flouride issue, can anyone say about the health of the
people who drink whole leaf, like matcha? Does this little tea leaf
have the effects of the other tea when it is consumed daily or several
times a day? I have read that all the tea leaves are ground and used
in this yummy beverage. I have heard that powdered green tea leaves
are used in cookies, ice cream, tea supplements like green tea
capsules, and green tea smoothies or lattes. What do you think is a
safe amount of this form of tea?
Jenn