Aluminum and Heavy Metal Accumulation in Tea Leaves: An Interplay of Environmental and Plant Factors and an Assessment of Exposure Risks to Consumers.
Chuan-Yi PengXiao-Hui ZhuRu-Yan HouGao-Fei GeRi-Mao HuaXiao-Chun WanHui-Mei CaiPublished in: Journal of food science (2018)
Environmental and plant factors influence aluminum and heavy metal accumulation in tea leaves. Consumers of tea are not ingesting excessive Al, Mn, Pb, Cd, or Cu. Trackable factors were identified to manage exposure levels.