Updated on December 11, 2022
By using a straw, you can keep your lipstick and teeth clean! Since it prevents you from inhaling the coffee’s aroma, coffee purists may disapprove of the technique, yet almost everyone has given it a try. Let’s look at the origins of sipping coffee through a straw, the several types that are offered, and their advantages.
You might be advised to use a straw when drinking acidic beverages, such as coffee, in order to maintain the brightness and whiteness of your teeth. However, there is a lot of disagreement regarding the efficacy of this seemingly useful tip. According to some dentists, using a straw when drinking coffee can help minimize contact between your teeth and the beverage and thus lower the risk of staining. Others claim it’s a waste of time and may have unfavorable outcomes, like wrinkles. Here, we’ll explain whether using a straw when drinking coffee actually helps to prevent stains from occurring as well as offer you some additional stain-preventing options.
Is Drinking Coffee with a Straw Better for Your Teeth?
Think of yourself using a straw to drink. Where in your mouth is the straw located? between your teeth? your tongue is resting? close to your mouth’s back? The liquid passing through the straw is probably coming in contact with your teeth, unless it’s making friends with your tonsils. Consider it like this: if you can taste the coffee, your teeth are in contact with it. However, using a straw can help prevent stains on your front teeth if you hold it behind your teeth and don’t stir your coffee too much before swallowing. However, the acidity will still be completely exposed to your molars.
So, is it really worth the hassle to drink your coffee through a straw?
Maybe.
But regardless of how you go about it, it probably won’t make much of a difference. However, your teeth are probably no more protected than they would be when you sip your coffee normally if you’re trying to actually enjoy the flavor of your delicious caffeinated beverage rather than just sucking it back.
Types of Straws for Drinking Coffee
Straws may not be acceptable to purists, particularly if your cup contains iced coffee. However, there are times when it makes sense to indulge your coffee appetite by using a straw. You can also use a straw to sip hot coffee while avoiding some of the negative affects. Below, you’ll find a list of every kind of straw you can use to sip hot or cold coffee.
Silicone straws are flexible, safe for children, and durable.
Reusable Metal Straws: Reusable and washable, they transfer the heat from hot beverages.
Disposable Cheap plastic straws that take several decades to decompose
Recyclable Paper straws decompose more quickly than most other types of straws.
Wheat Straws: Biodegradable and resistant to soaking up hot liquids
Bamboo Straws: Reusable and biodegradable
Reusable glass straws that are simple to clean
Benefits of Drinking Coffee with a Straw
Too much time has passed for anyone to consider the popularity of drinking using a straw to be a fad. Additionally, there are many advantages for coffee consumers to using a straw. The main benefits of sipping coffee with a straw are listed below.
Reusable
Make sure to use a reusable, green straw when you savor a cup of coffee. Reusable straws are good for the environment and are simple to clean. Even better, you can travel with your foldable, portable, and reusable straw.
Improved Hygiene
By using a straw to drink your coffee, you can reduce your exposure to pathogens while maintaining your mouth hygiene and general well-being. Using a straw when sipping coffee during the Covid-19 pandemic keeps your lips away from the coffee cup, adding another natural barrier against illness.