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Old 01-21-2020, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean View Post
I've had a Pina Colada with a paper straw. The straw collapsed before I was finished with the drink. I have never liked paper straws. I much prefer plastic in this case.
I agree however paper isn't the only material available for straws anymore.

You can get metal straws which can be sterilized (boiled or sanitized), bamboo straws have made a pretty big hit, and you can buy straws made out of thick, sturdy, washable re-useable plastic (as opposed to single-use).