Tea leaf pesticide residue is what?

Pesticide residues in tea leaves can be said to be the most important issue in tea food safety. Today, I will share with you some interesting things about pesticide residues.

What are pesticide residues in tea leaves?

Pesticide residues refer to the pesticides that remain in food.

Why do tea leaves need pesticides?

When humans get sick, they need to take medicine for treatment. Tea trees also need to be treated with medicine when they are sick.

Who sets the standards for pesticide residues in tea leaves?

The regulations on pesticide residues in tea leaves of various countries can be said to be the biggest trade barrier for tea exports. The standards vary from country to country, and each country sets its pesticide residue standards based on dietary habits. The amount of pesticide residue is usually measured in ppm. For example, if rice is the main staple and commonly uses pesticide A, the residue limit for pesticide A in rice might be set at 30ppm. Since tea is not a staple food but also uses pesticide A, the pesticide residue limit for tea might be 0.03ppm. In simple terms, each country has already assumed how much pesticide one might consume daily and then distributed these amounts into our daily diet.

Can the first brew of tea wash away the pesticides?

It`s difficult. The pesticides used on tea leaves are mostly systemic and cannot be easily washed off with water. Just like how medicine stays in our bodies after we take it, the medicine remains inside us even after we bathe.

Are pesticide residues in tea leaves scary?

To be honest, we don`t need to worry because every country has set standards for pesticide residues. As long as the food complies with regulatory standards, there`s no need for concern. Rational use of pesticides, further reducing the use of pesticides, and using them to help tea trees grow strong means that when the tea trees are healthy, they might not even need pesticides. How to use pesticides to improve tea quality, enhance the efficiency of tea garden management, while ensuring food safety, and even achieving no pesticide residues, is our goal.