jordehwa Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 hi i recently bought some loose black tea, i was wondering if it would be safe to use as a tobacco chew substitute? i do not chew tobacco i know how bad it is, but if i could chew tea i might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Technically there is little that could get out during chewing that is not released by hot water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoli Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I would imagine it wouldn't taste good after a while once the tannins start dissolving into your saliva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 It becomes bitter, like tea that has been too long in water. Though I think the taste with most green teas is not that bad. But I imagine black tea being pretty awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordehwa Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 i tried 3 different teas, earl grey, russian caravan tea, and some green tea i dont remember the name. Remember all these are loose teas not from a tea bag but anyway the earl grey was good at first but after like 5 minutes it was super bitter. The green tea was nasty but i think its because the one i had was not from a normal tea plant. The russian caravan tea makes a really strong cup of tea so i thought it would be too strong to use as a chew, but when i tried it never got too bitter and i had it in my mouth for about 45 mins. If you want you could experiment and tell me what you like by the way i washed the loose tea in cold water just to moisten them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Try some Dragonwell and Oolong tea, for starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 In some parts of South America coca leaves are used as a chew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vordhosbn Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 And in other parts of South America, Salvia Divinorum is used as a chew! It's an interesting continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Skeptic Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 You might end up staining your teeth. I doubt it would give you cancer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Variola Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Tea contains flavins and catechins,both of which have been reported have a preventative effect on tooth decay and oral cancer. although it is still not really been confirmed if this is correct or not. Tea is also reputed to have anti-oxidant effects, although after all the hype of drinking tea as beneficial, a few of the tea manufacturers were slapped on the wrist for saying so, as the science doesn't hold it up as yet. Either way, as long as you are not consuming bagfuls everyday, you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordehwa Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 cool thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greippi Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I dared my boyfriend to eat a teabag and he nearly choked to death. Plus it was not a pleasant taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Out of curiosity, why would you want to chew tea as a tobacco substitute anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Skeptic Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Out of curiosity, why would you want to chew tea as a tobacco substitute anyway? Maybe he would rather have antioxidants than carcinogens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Maybe he would rather have antioxidants than carcinogens? I should rephrase my question. Why chew anything in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liprise Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Put a few slices of tea a day chewing in the mouth three times, it will give you mouth to keep fresh, three days later to remove bad breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolar V Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I have thought about doing this myself. personally i dont mind a bitter taste, actually i kind of like it. So for me chewing on tea wouldn't be all that bad. But i suppose it's all personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.J.K0B3 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Yes, I am very late but don't worry about that. Chewing tea is very safe, it can also keep you teeth clean, almost just as good as brushing your teeth. BUT! It may depend on what kind of tea you have, Like if for some reason you have somin like sleeping tea or somin... THEN you gone have to watch how much you chew. Watch the med of the tea.... Then you good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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