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Is it safe to drink out of a copper cup?
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While a little copper exposure can be healthy, too much may be bad for your health and more acidic liquids can leech more copper out of the cup but this is still highly unlikely. You can also find unlined copper cups to be extra safe.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Category
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