The ancestor of the milk tea straw cup! The world's first sippy cup was born in the late 19th century.
The birth of the world's first sippy cup can be traced back to the ancient Greek period in the 3rd century BC. At that time, people used a cup called "Kairos" to drink wine and water. The cup is made of ceramic or metal and has a long stem and a curved mouth.
However, the real sippy cup was invented in the late 19th century. In 1888, American engineer John Swanberg invented a straw-like device to help drinkers avoid direct contact with liquids. He connected a hollow glass tube to a wooden handle with a valve. By squeezing the wooden handle, air was forced into the tube, creating negative pressure that caused the liquid to be sucked into the mouth. Swanberg subsequently improved his design and applied for a patent.
The impact of sippy cups
First of all, it provides a convenient and hygienic way to drink. Through straws, we can avoid direct contact with liquids and reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases, which is especially important in modern society with increased public health awareness.
Secondly, the emergence of sippy cups has changed our eating habits. It makes drinking cold drinks easier and more convenient. Whether at home, office or outdoor activities, we can enjoy cold drinks anytime and anywhere, which is very helpful for relieving the heat in summer and providing body moisture.
In addition, sippy cups also have a certain impact on the environment. Due to their portability and convenience, many people tend to use disposable sippy cups, which results in a large amount of plastic waste. This pollutes the environment and threatens the survival of wildlife and marine life.