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Question #19564
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green tea packet - #19564

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I am having a bit of a freakout over something super silly, but hear me out. Last week, I bought a green tea packet from this little store nearby, right? I normally drink green tea every morning, helps me wake up and feel fresh, but this time, I noticed something weird. When I opened the green tea packet, it smelled kinda… off? Like, not the usual earthy smell, more like stale or something. I checked the expiry date and it was fine, but I can't shake this feeling. I made a cup anyway and after drinking it, my stomach felt really unsettled—not like nausea, but kinda crampy. I started thinking, could there be something wrong with the green tea packet? I mean, is there a chance that it was contaminated, or because the smell was off, does that mean it was bad? I even saw some spots in the green tea packet itself, which kinda freaked me out. Should I be concerned or am I just overthinking this? Anyone else ever had a weird experience with a green tea packet like this? What do you guys think I should do? Heat it up more, or toss it? Or is this a common thing? Just hope I am not getting sick over a cup of tea.

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