Will the commonly used thermos cup cause cancer? How to distinguish the quality of the thermos cup

Thermos cups are commonly used water containers in daily life. Especially in winter, the usage rate of thermos cups continues to break through the previous high. So will the frequent use of thermos cups cause cancer? How to distinguish the quality of thermos cups? The following editor will explain it to you, hoping to be helpful to you.

Will using a thermos cup to make tea cause cancer?

There is no authoritative data to show what carcinogens will be dissolved in a thermos cup when brewing tea. The reason why there are rumors that thermos cups cause cancer is because of the material of the thermos cup. Usually, the inner liner of the thermos cup is made of 304 stainless steel, but some businesses use some substandard materials to save costs and profits. This will cause people to use these thermos cups to brew tea at high temperatures. The heavy metal elements such as chromium, nickel, and manganese in the stainless steel are transferred to the tea and absorbed by the human body, which has an adverse effect on people.

How to distinguish the quality of thermos cup

1. Check the appearance of the thermos cup to see if it has any bumps or scratches, and whether the inner and outer shells are evenly polished.

2. Check whether the welding of the mouth is smooth and consistent, pour some boiling water to see if it is sealed well. Then, if after a few minutes, touch the surface and bottom of the cup with your hand, if you feel warm, it means that the thermal insulation performance is not good enough.

3. If you choose a stainless steel thermos, the quality of its material is very important. Choosing 18/18 means that the stainless steel material contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Only materials that meet this standard are green and environmentally friendly products.

4. The best thermos cup is the one that can keep heat for more than 6 hours.

Can a thermos cup be used to store Chinese medicine?

If you prepare it in the morning and drink it at noon, then there is no problem if you put it in a stainless steel thermos! However, in real life, Chinese medicine is generally not contained in metal utensils, because metal utensils will react with the acidic substances in the Chinese medicine, which will cause great harm to the body in the long run.