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How to extract Caffeine from Tea (Classic DCM Method)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIbff5iD0GQ&ab_channel=NileRed

Note: Uses dichloromethane method (DCM) to extract caffeine. The setup is a bit more involved and requires attention to equipment use. The video shows the process step by step, but it uses 6 tea bags which is not something you would normally use for consumption. In addition, the yield extracted might be small. But disposal is of concern since DMC is carcinogenic.