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http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/heating-cups-tea-microwave-health-benefits-warm-kettle-scientist-dr-quan-vuong-a7678451.html
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"finding ways to add value to to natural products “by extracting bioactive compounds with antioxidant capacities" (...).
This is his recommended method for making a brew:
Put hot water in the cup with your teabag. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds on half power. Let it sit for a minute.
Dr Vuong concluded that the above technique activated 80 per cent of the caffeine, theanine and polyphenol compounds in black and green teas, whether loose leaf or tea bags. "