On: Oxidation makes tea black

[odiroot]

> I was flying my kite for kite aerial photography and a chinese ((or taiwanese) or japanese) tourist noted my blackened teeth an told that green tea does not color. And it worked ok.

I think black (red) tea is very much worth it. I just couldn't do without at least a single cup a day. I do brush my teeth afterwards though.

[dgarrett → odiroot]

I’ve been told by a dentist specifically not to brush your teeth after tea. Instead, swish your mouth with water and brush your teeth later.

The claim is that the acidity of the tea will soften your teeth and lead to damage from the brushing.

[markdown → odiroot]

Never brush your teeth straight after eating/drinking. Give it an hour at least.