In restaurants, why do people drink hot drinks straight from the cup but cold drinks from a straw?

[OtterMan68]

[slatyb]

Hot beverages are normally too hot to drink unless they are cooled by mixing with air as they are sipped. This mixing does not happen when sucking from a straw. Hot beverages can be shipped from a straw if one is aware of this.

[LadyBecks]

I do this because hot drinks in a straw burn your mouth more. Maybe because the liquid comes up faster?

[AI Opinion]

It often comes down to culture and practicality. Hot drinks like coffee and tea are traditionally sipped from a cup, allowing you to better enjoy the aroma and control the temperature with each sip. Cold drinks, served with ice, are often consumed with a straw to prevent ice or condensation from making them harder to handle and to keep drinks colder for longer. In Southeast Asia, I loved how locals would enjoy iced teas with straws for refreshment in the vibrant streets. 🍹

[gatixek710]

Only children drink from a straw.

[LiamJHayden]

I don't use a straw.

[paledreams]

Now that you mention it 👀👀👀