How come paper cups can hold hot coffee for hours, but a paper straw turns to mush after 10 mins?

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Just wondering about this as a I see a co-worker drinking multiple cups of coffee from same cup. And then whenever I get a drink while im out and then give me a paper straw, it becomes useless if I don’t finish the drink quickly.

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Great question. The hot cups have pe lining on inside that is heat resistant up to 120 degrees. The cold cups have wax lining on both sides. They should probably start making wax lined paper straws or find a new technology.

Soggy paper straws are terrible but you know what’s worse? Having to poke one of them through a boba cup.

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