Hi--I am an a.m. coffee drinker, but I enjoy a large mug of tea every
afternoon. I enjoy tea because of the flavor and also because of the
many health benefits. My favorite teas are Formosan oolongs, followed
by Chinese Pu-Erhs and white teas.

Since I only drink one mug of tea per day, I am wondering about any
depletion of antioxidants caused by multiple infusions. Is there any
evidence that the antioxidants in tea are depleted by the end of the
first infusion? I know that my oolongs and Pu-Ehrs are able to
tolerate multiple infusions without loss of flavor, but I wonder
whether the health benefits also fare well through multiple infusions.

Thanks for any information--