Why Drinking Tea From Paper Cup Can Harm Your Health?

By Yashika Goel
24 Apr 2025, 06:00 IST

Do you often have morning or evening tea in paper cups? This might cause a major harm to your health. Tap to read the potential harm it can cause.

Chemical leaching

Most of the paper cups are lined with a plastic coating or polythene. This makes the cup waterproof and it can cause chemical leaching when hot tea is poured.

BPA and other chemicals

Paper cups contain bisphenol or BPA. It can cause reproductive disorders or metabolic disorders.

Microplastics

Plastic lining in the paper cups contain microplastics which can break down when hot tea is poured. It can cause cardiovascular problems, skin issues and indigestion.

Temperature sensitivity

Paper cups become hot when filled with hot beverages. It can lead to burns and discomfort while drinking. It can cause chemical leaching to the cup.

Chemical coating

Some paper cups with additives or chemical coating which is not food safe. It can migrate or can break down into your food causing major health problems.

Information Credits

This information is taken from the ScienceDirect website.