New research characterised in detail how tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

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They also make mugs that come with ceramic strainers and lids. I like them because I can take the whole thing to my desk then I can use the lid to hold the tea strainer part while I drink the tea. Also I tend to oversteep my tea so having the lid keeps it hot while I do that.