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HEALTHIEST COFFEE CUPS (RANKED BEST TO WORST)
1. Glass Mug (Borosilicate Preferred)
Why -
- Non-reactive, inert, and fully toxin-free
- Heat-safe and doesn’t leach anything into hot beveragesIdeal
- For - Daily coffee, tea, or any hot liquid
- Watch For: Sudden drops may crack cheaper glass
2. Food-Grade Stainless Steel (304 or 316)
Why -
- Durable, safe with hot liquids
- Doesn’t leach if true food-grade (non-coated)Ideal
- For: - Travel mugs, thermoses
- Watch For - Avoid scratched, cheap, or coated interiors
3. Lead-Free Ceramic
Why -
- Safe when certified lead-free and food-safe
- Keeps drinks hot longerIdeal
- For - Home use
- Watch For - Avoid vintage, handmade, or imported cups unless labeled lead-free / Prop 65 compliant
4. Plastic Reusable Mug (BPA/BPS-Free)
Why -
- Lighter and shatterproof
- Safer if labeled BPA & BPS free
- Watch For - Heat can still cause leaching of other endocrine disruptors. Micro - Plastics.
- Use - Occasionally, not for daily hot drinks
5. Paper Cup with PLA Lining (Plant-Based Bioplastic)
Why -
- Compostable in theory
- Less toxic than PE or Styrofoam
- Watch For - Still not great for hot liquids — liner can break down
- Use - Rare, on-the-go situations only
6. Paper Cup with PE Lining (Polyethylene Plastic)
Why -
- Widely used in coffee shops
- Watch For: - Plastic leaches microplastics + endocrine disruptors with heat
- Use - Emergency only — not daily, not recommended at all
7. Styrofoam Cup (Polystyrene)
Why -
- Made from toxic chemicals (styrene, benzene)
- Watch For - Can leach into hot drinks and is a known neurotoxin and carcinogen
- Use - Avoid entirely
8. Lead-Glazed Cups
Why -
- Extremely dangerous with hot, acidic liquids
- Lead leaches into drinks → linked to brain, kidney, hormone damage
- Use - Never — especially if vintage, imported, or unlabeled
9. Pewter Cups (Traditional)
Why-
- Older versions contain lead + tin
- Unsafe unless labeled food-safe and lead-free
- Use - Decorative only unless verified modern & safe
10. Copper Mugs (Unlined)
Why -
- Can leach copper into hot/acidic drinks
- Excess copper disrupts zinc balance, may worsen hormone & mood issues
- Use - Only safe if lined with stainless steel or nickel — never use unlined for hot beverages
If it touches your hot drink daily, don't guess — use -
- Glass (borosilicate)
- Food-grade stainless
- Or certified lead-free ceramic
What's your Favorite type of mug or drinking container? Are you changing your type now?
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HEALTHIEST COFFEE CUPS (RANKED BEST TO WORST)
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