Practical Guide to Purchasing Stainless Steel Coffee Cups

1. Core material selection
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Priority 304 or 316 stainless steel‌
‌304 stainless steel‌: Complies with food grade standards (including 18% chromium + 8% nickel), safe in daily use and cost-effective, suitable for filling coffee, tea and other regular drinks‌.
‌316 stainless steel‌: Add 2% molybdenum, which has stronger corrosion resistance. It is suitable for long-term acidic beverages (such as lemonade, ice American), but the price is higher than 304.
Tips for avoiding pits: The inner liner must be clearly marked "SUS304" or "SUS316". Beware that low-priced products are used to impersonate 201 stainless steel (high manganese content and prone to rust).
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Material process verification
Observe whether the surface is smooth and burrs free, and the inner liner has no seams to reduce dirt residue.
Simple test: The magnet has weak adsorption power (low iron content) or is soaked in salt water for 24 hours without rust spots, indicating that the material is purity ‌.

2. Insulation performance and design
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Vacuum insulation technology
The double-layer vacuum structure can block heat transfer and the insulation duration ranges from 8-24 hours. Mirror electrolysis process has longer insulation.
Small-diameter cup shape has better insulation effect than wide-diameter cup.
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Cup mouth and capacity design‌
‌Commuting/Office‌: Choose 300-500ml lightweight model, paired with one-handed open cover or anti-slip bottom pad.
‌Outdoor/Home‌: Large capacity model above 800ml, with a strap or an anti-slip handle more practical.
‌Cleaning convenience‌: Wide-mouthed cups are easy to clean but quickly dissipate heat. Narrow-mouthed cups need to be removed and cleaned regularly‌.

3. Safety and usage details
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Sealing detection
Inverting to test whether water leakage is required, the silicone sealing ring needs to be replaced regularly.
The press-type cup lid is suitable for driving scenarios, and the knob is suitable for office scenarios.
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Avoid storing drinks‌
‌Acidic liquids (such as lemon juice, carbonated beverages): may corrode the inner liner of non-316 material.
‌Dairy products (milk, soy milk): It is prone to deterioration in 4 hours under a closed environment.

4. Additional functions and brand reference
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Plus point design‌
Removable tea leak, anti-slip bottom pad, one-button elastic cover, etc. to improve convenience.
Double-layer glass anti-scalding design or intelligent temperature control function is suitable for temperature-sensitive beverages‌.
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Cost-performance ratio‌
‌Summary‌: Food-grade 304/316 stainless steel material is preferred, and capacity and design are matched according to the use scenario, and practicality is ensured through sealing and insulation testing.

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