Group 1 - The Shanghai Narcotics Control Committee clarified that claims linking certain milk tea brands to drugs are incorrect, emphasizing that caffeine in beverages comes from natural sources or compliant additives, regulated by national standards [2] - Caffeine is a natural alkaloid found in tea leaves, produced by the tea plant to deter pests, and consumers can ingest caffeine from various sources including coffee, tea, energy drinks, and chocolate [2] - The recommended safe caffeine intake is 400 milligrams per day for healthy adults and approximately 175 milligrams for individuals under 18, with tea and tea beverages being the primary sources of dietary caffeine in China [2] Group 2 - The article warns against associating naturally occurring caffeine in tea with strictly regulated psychoactive substances, urging the public to remain vigilant against drug-related misinformation [3]