Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking TEA – as research reveals your kettle can release up to 3 billion dangerous microplastic particles into your cuppa

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May 15, 2026

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The first boil in a new kettle (a) can release around 12 million nanoparticles per millilitre. After 150 boils (d), there are still 820,000 nanoparticles detected per millilitre, which equates to 205 million particles per 250ml cup of tea

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Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking TEA – as research reveals your kettle can release up to 3 billion dangerous microplastic particles into your cuppa

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