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Coffee and Tea Stains on Lids, Sleeves and Straws

Why coffee leaves a mark Coffee and tea contain tannins, plant compounds that cling to rough, porous or textured surfaces. A borosilicate glass body usually releases a brown film with ordinary washing, but a food-grade silicone sleeve or straw can hold the color after the residue is gone. Light bamboo is more vulnerable because its […]