How to choose your own coffee accompanying cup? Stainless steel, glass, ceramic or plastic?

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Do you know? Accompanying cups of some materials are not suitable for drinks such as coffee and tea, because they will leave odors that are difficult to clean. Stainless steel and plastic have larger molecules and will absorb the taste of food, and even after cleaning, the smell of tea or coffee will often remain for a while. If you are a beverage lover, it is recommended that you use glass or ceramic accompanying cups, which have smaller molecules and less residual flavor, and are most suitable for tea or coffee.

Stainless steel-there are grades, you should read the sign clearly before you buy it.

Although stainless steel will remain flavor, but it can withstand heat to hundreds of degrees, excellent heat preservation effect, and strong resistance to fall, for people who only drink water but not drinks, it is undoubtedly the best choice. There are many kinds of stainless steel, including industrial grade, edible grade and medical grade. For example, 304 (edible grade) and 316 (medical grade) are safe stainless steel, of which 316 is slightly higher because it contains a higher proportion of "nickel" and is more corrosion resistant, brighter and durable.

200 series stainless steel is seldom used as tableware because of its high manganese content and poor antirust effect. 304 and 316 stainless steel tableware are still the mainstream in Taiwan. However, the 200 series stainless steel is not as scary as rumored. American-branded bento boxes often use 200 series, which is actually safe under normal use.

Stainless steel accompanying cup brand recommendation

Japanese elephant printing vacuum insulation cup uses 304 stainless steel, the heat preservation effect is very outstanding, light weight, extremely high performance is also reflected in the price, about more than a thousand. Its unique cup lid lock design allows the user to open and close with one hand. It is worth noting that almost all of the cup lids are made of PC plastic, which is easy to aging, residual odor and dirt.

Taiwan self-created brand ideal brand Perfect is an outer layer of 304,316 stainless steel design, good thermal insulation effect, light weight, the price is about 700yuan, the cp value is very high. Its biggest advantage is 316 stainless steel cup lid. Compared with the common plastic lid on the market, 316 stainless steel is much more durable and less odorous.

Glass and ceramics-no residual odor, suitable for beverages

If you like to drink flavored drinks, and with low activity, you are less likely to fall into the accompanying cup, then glass or ceramic is recommended. Although glass or ceramic is heavy and fragile, it has no doubts about plasticizer and metal content, and it has fine texture, acid and alkali resistance, easy cleaning and no residual odor. However, the thermal insulation of these two materials is poor, if there is a strong demand for thermal insulation, stainless steel accompanying cup is more suitable.

There are some "double glass" or "outer stainless steel, inner glass" accompanying cup design on the market, which can greatly overcome the disadvantage of non-thermal insulation of glass. The latter is a combination of stainless steel fall resistance, heat preservation and glass acid and alkali resistance, tight texture advantages, better performance, but also can be used for a longer time.

Glass accompanying cup brand recommendation

Australia's sustainable brand Fressko launched a double-glazed accompanying cup that can be kept warm for 4 hours and is equipped with a detachable stainless steel filter, suitable for brewing tea, lemonade, etc., without residual odor after cleaning. Because it is a sustainable brand, the lid is made of bamboo or stainless steel instead of plastic. The price is about 1500, with exquisite appearance and texture. In addition, Fressko also offers outer stainless steel, inner glass accompanying cup, the price is about 1300.

The products of ZOKU, a new brand in the United States, are lively and colorful. The new glass double-layer portable bottle with a drop-resistant silicone base design at the bottom of the bottle is a very intimate protective measure. In addition, the mouth of the bottle can be tightened with only 1 stroke and 4 laps, so it is a special design. The price is about 1200.

If the budget is low, you can choose the American U Konserve glass accompanying cup, whose glass is very light and convenient and easy to carry. The outer silicone sleeve can not only protect the cup body, but also add colorful vitality to the styling. The price is about 700 yuan, which is very close to the people.

Plastics-- proper choices can also be used healthily

As for the controversial plastic material, it can be used safely as long as it is selected correctly. The bottom or outer label of a plastic container is usually printed with a triangular recycling logo, with a number of 1m / m / m / 7 in the middle, which represents different materials. When choosing the accompanying cup, No. 5 PP material has a heat resistance of 100℃, acid and alkali resistance, collision resistance and high temperature resistance, which is the most suitable. Note that PC material (will be marked as No. 7, other plastics) has a heat resistance of 120 ℃, but is not resistant to alkali, and is usually used to make sports cups and bottles. PC material after high temperature disinfection or drying will produce a toxic substance "bisphenol A", which will affect the development of babies or cause hyperactivity and distraction in young children, which should be carefully considered.

The plastic accompanying cup is light in weight and low in price. If it is selected properly, it will not cause harm to health. However, it takes about 1000 years for plastic products to decompose completely, which places a great burden on the environment. According to the survey, more than 89% of the garbage in the North Pacific is made of plastic, which is often eaten by sea turtles, seabirds and other marine life. Some plastics break down into small pieces and are eaten by fish, and these fish are likely to return to human stomachs eventually.

Plastic accompanying cup brand recommendation

The bottle body and lid body of Taihe workshop uses safe plastic (PA, PP), does not contain BPA, is harmless to health and can be used with peace of mind. The size of 500 cc is about 700 yuan. It is cheap and popular with students and petty bourgeoisie. In addition, the Lakou kettle is also made of safe plastic, which is cheap and can be changed for 300 yuan.

Conclusion

Stainless steel: strong fall resistance and heat preservation, but it is only suitable for filling water. Need to buy 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Glass and ceramic: fine texture, no residual odor, suitable for tea and coffee. If the outer wall is equipped with stainless steel, the shortcomings of fragile and poor thermal insulation can be overcome, and the performance is better.

Plastic: No. 5 PP plastic is suitable to be used as a traveling cup with no safety concerns. However, it brings great burden to the environment and biology, and may have a negative impact on human beings in the end.

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