The danger of paper coffee cups

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Paper coffee cups often come with a “DO NOT MICROWAVE” warning. What’s the risk, and why is it worse than whatever happens when you pour 200°F coffee into them?

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The primary risk is that your coffee gets hot. And bitter, if it’s already coffee. «Do not microwave» probably just so the producer don’t get sued if you spill hot liquids on yourself while doing this.

Yeah, and if you use the cup too long, the bottom may fall out, emptying hot water on you.

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