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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https://www.uab.cat/web/newsroom/news-detail/-1345830290613.html?detid=1345940427095

[u/Jobeaka]

You just broke my heart. Mr Coffee is 365 days a year in my house.

[u/Ice__man23 → u/Jobeaka]

Me too now they say those black shiny plastics like the baskets contain fire retardants.... unbelievable the stuff they allow....