Are these straws safe to use in hot liquids like coffee or tea?
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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.
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Yes, they won't shatter and they're glass not plastic so no weird chemicals. I wouldn't recommend handling them too much while they're full of hot liquid or using them to serve hot liquid as they're not insulated at all and the sides get very hot. Typically I just fill mine with hot water and tea and the stick them directly in the fridge to make iced tea.
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THis type of plastic is designated "safe for reheating or warming only," which I assume means you can't actually cook in it safely. But for reheating coffee or tea, should be fine. I'm still loving my mug!
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Tina,Thanks for asking, a bit surprised you'd ask me as my review was a rather strange one to say the least. It says very plainly NOT to use with hot liquids, but also says 'dish washer safe '??? My dish washer gets pretty hot, especially if I use the dryer (which I usually don't) but have had no trouble with that. With that warning, I've never used one for coffee, but with a dozen of them and just 1 of me, I'll try it out. I see in other comments that they have been using them for coffee with no trouble. What the hell, take a chance. FINS UP! Robbie
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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.
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Sorry, I've never used them with hot drinks. I have the mug & the straw is excellent when you're working out & need a quick big sip of water!
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No! One of your previous answers said yes but after having break right after using in the microwave I checked Teavana's website and they say no. These areally great glasses for tea or coffee. They look great and having nice and are well balanced. But don't use them in the microwave.
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Hi Helen.Yes. They are fine for tea! My husband and I are big tea drinkers. We love these mugs! Enjoy! Melissa
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I have used them in hot drinks, without any problems, but not on a long-terms basis. From the few times that I used them in hot beverages, I saw no evidence of damage to the cubes.
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I pour boiling water directly into the airpot to pre-heat while I prepare the tea or coffee; no problems whatsoever. I leave the straw in to make sure it is clean. It's hard to scrub the inside of a straw. The straw has become discolored over time, but it works great and keeps the beverage hot for a surprisingly long time.
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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!
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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!
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The lids on these snap open so they're easier to clean. I find that if I immediately rinse the mug with hot water I don't have any problems. But if you let your coffee sit they can get prett gross. I swear by these mugs..they don't spill and keep you drink hot forever
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The cups are made of heavy plastic and yes they are water safe. Hope this helps
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Can't answer because I have never used stainless steel straws; however, I have had these for quite sometime and they are still like new. I expect they will last a very long time. As long as stainless steel? Not sure but I would say it will be many years before they are no longer useful.
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I think they are typically used for cold beverages. I haven't tried these with hot beverages, but mugs I had years ago made the handles too hot to handle.
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Do NOT use the Stainless Steel Straws on HOT drinks. They conduct cold and heat very well. If the drink is just warm they should work well. I also bought a Straw Cleaning Brush for easy cleaning of the stainless steel straw. To avoid using the brush, I will immediately rinse the straw running hot soapy water down it then rinsing with, as hot of water as I can stand. If you let the straw sit allowing the smoothing ingredients to harden inside the straw then the brush is essential to proper cleaning. --------------------------------------------------------------- I am on Twitter.com/@PoetPatriot Tweeting of Faith, Poetry, Inspirational & other Quotes, Conservative Politics, and occasional other subjects. My Website is PoetPatriot.com - Poetry - TimeLines of Liberty - Roger's Rhymes - and much, much more.