Can this straw be used safely with hot drinks?
165083
Burn potential: The straws are made of steel so they will quickly reach the temperature of the liquid they are in. There's no insulation so there is the possibility to get burned but its not very likely because these straws help hot drinks cool down just like a metal spoon would. Toxic exposure: Since the straws are made of stainless steel they will not release any phalates or other chemicals into your warm or hot drinks. Therfore, plastic straws are much more dangerous in this regard. There's a much greater potential for danger when using these straws with cold drinks because these straws are fairly slender and do not change shape or collapse easily. If you find yourself rushed for time in the morning trying to suck down a frosty smoothie that is incredibly thick, your brain could possibly implode.
165084
First off, you're not drinking your liquid at 212 degrees. I brew my white tea at 190 degrees and within 15 minutes I'm drinking it using my stainless steel straw with absolutely no problem. So, the answer is YES you can use this straw with hot liquids!
2167804
I have never tried this, but I do wash them in hot water and they are fine. I would say it would be safe as long as you run them under hot water first and be sure to get the inside and outside equally hot. I love them for cold drinks, because they don't sweat, and they keep the drink cold for a long time. I guess they must keep hot drinks warm for quite some time, too.
1154978
I tried a hot beverage once but found out the whole cup gets hot making it difficult to hold. Wouldn't recommend it for hot beverages.
1690754
I haven't personally used them for hot beverages, but if you're looking for an alternative to plastic, I know that glass mugs designed specifically for hot beverages are available. I'll brew a pot, and pour it in the glass and confirm whether or not it can withstand high temps. Great question.
10694
Yes indeed. It does a great job of keeping hot beverages hot. I have also used it for Pina Coladas and the only limiting factor is the diameter of the siphon tube which limits the size of any crushed ice you can dispense. Hot chocolate should not be a problem unless you put the marshmallows in it when you put it in the air pot instead of putting the marshmallows in the hot chocolate after you dispense it into your mug!
879576
No I would not think it would be safe because it could melt the plastic . Also if they did the metal would become hot and possibly burn the child. I would recommend heating the liquid in something else then pour it in this cup.
1223707
I have their metal containers for hot beverages. I wouldn't use it for hot beverages for 2 reasons: First, if they don't melt the plastic, they wouldn't maintain their heat; and second, you'd probably burn your hand. I'm sure they are meant solely for non-hot liquid. Their metal containers keep liquids hot for more than an hour!
1993096
Yes . I use them for all drinks , Kool-aide , soda, smoothies and even water ! I use straws because I cannot tilt my head back enough to drink from a cup. Don't worry about getting too much too fast. Just bite down on the straw to regulate the flow of liquid ! :-)
1564312
Like Chris said, the bottle instructions specifically say *not* to use hot beverages in it. While I'm sure the bottle is *able* to contain hot beverages without melting or spontaneously combusting or anything dramatic, even BPA-free plastics leach chemicals, and the effect is worsened by excessive heat. http://www.npr.org/2011/03/02/134196209/study-most-plastics-leach-hormone-like-chemicals
2063126
You can but I don't think drinking hot liquids would be a good idea because the chemicals might leach out, plus it smells horrible when heated . I would not recommend it for drinking mugs only for decorative ones.
1564309
Although the instructions say not to use with hot liquids, judging from the great build material of the bottle, It can definitely be able to hold hot beverages. Just make sure the tea is already brewed prior.
1615014
yes it is safe for hot drinks. it won't break. it's designed to go from frig or freezer to microwave.
796083
As long as the beverage is not too hot to drink, the straw should hold up to it without a problem. I would not microwave or boil them. I would question drinking a hot beverage through a straw only because it can concentrate the liquid in one area of the mouth and cause burns.
2222955
Yes, but that completely defeats the purpose of buying this mug. There is a valve that twists, and if that is undone, you could put a straw in, but it's gonna leak bad!
1165152
I currently own the bent straw version by the same company and so I will share my experience. They are made of stainless steel. Take any stainless steel item you have around the house and place it in hot water to gauge the heat level. Metal conducts heat and cold. They in essence become the temperature of the drink you place them into. I use mine all the time for both hot and cold drinks but when I use it in hot drinks I let the drink cool down a bit before I drink. It doesn't cause a problem for me but you do have to exercise a bit of patience and common sense.
397468
I have not used this bottle for hot beverages. It is a bottle within a bottle so I think that a hot beverage would not burn your hands since you are holding the outside plastic "layer". I don't know how hot it will keep your beverage. The straw is think rubber so I don't think it would melt it. Good question.
1966183
I'm sure it would since it is insulated stainless steel like a thermos but it has a plastic straw to drink from so hot liquids may not be recommended.