Sometimes it's the little things.

[Zundfolge]

I'm passing on this information because it will greatly improve my quality of life.

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Avoid Paper Coffee Cup Leaks by Making Sure the Hole in the Lid Isn’t Lined Up with the Cup Seam



...hot liquids can sometimes leak from your paper coffee cup when the drinking hole in the lid is lined up with the cup seam. To avoid this, just twist the lid a few degrees so that any drops of liquid that get in the seam won't break escape your cup.

It seems also that baristas like to lid cups this way as a bit of revenge on annoying customers, so if you routinely find your latte being served this way you may want to rethink your small talk strategy with your regular barista.

[lex137]

Good info, I don't drink coffee but my wife does. Surprised that no one hasn't sued for burning hand or spilling on themselves!

[Sharpienads]

I found this out the hard way. I always check to make sure the hole in the lid doesn't line up with the seam. And I'm being totally serious.

[rondog]

Well fuckin' DUH! I learned that the first time I got coffee in a damn paper cup with a lid on it! Jeeze, some people and the obvious.....