In addition to the condensation, I have also used coasters for under hot drinks like coffee as they can discolor or even deform some surfaces.
If all you drink is room temp liquids you don’t need coasters.
Are drink coasters for people who frequently spill their drink or have trouble drinking without dribbling down the cup?
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Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 hours ago
They are to prevent condensation from damaging the surface beneath them.
ClanOfTheOcho@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
It depends on the humidity of where you’re at. On a warm day in Houston, for example, it’s not at all uncommon for water to condense on the outside glass of a cold drink, run down, and eventually damage the wooden table it’s sitting on. A coaster will help prevent that damage.
katkit@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
Additionally to what else was said, I’ve seen them used in beergardens to cover the drink to prevent bugs from drowning themselves in your drink. I guess then the coasters don’t serve to protect the table anymore.
Lucky_777@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Ever have your coaster stick to your glass or cup. Follow this trick! Shake some salt on the coaster. It will never stick!
LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
Got it. So what’s the order. Lick coaster drink shot of tequila bite lime? Or bite lime, drink tequila shot then lick coaster.
timroerstroem@feddit.dk 5 hours ago
Bite coaster, pour tequila in sink, add lime to taste.
sanderium@lemmy.zip 6 hours ago
Every mother always insists in using coasters and makes sure to explain to you a millions times why is that and will burn the house down if they find a cup mark.
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 6 hours ago
Nah, they’re so your wine bottles can coast on tables.
Seriously, that’s what they started as.
Using them to protect tables came later
solrize@lemmy.ml 6 hours ago
Works best with an air hockey table.
saywhatisabigw@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Try thirsty stone coasters. I found a really large thirsty stone trivet which I use. Combine with tervis tumbler for the ultimate drinking setup. Lol. For spilling; try a straw. Or try a baby sippy cup?
Lembot_0003@lemmy.zip 5 hours ago
Sippy cup? I am a manly masculine man, I drink from a teapot!
Hipsters, pfffft…
Kolanaki@pawb.social 7 hours ago
They’re to prevent condensation from pooling on the table itself.
muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 4 hours ago
Also to prevent hot drinks effecting the surface finish of said table via temperature effects etc.
JiminaMann@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
Question, my table’s wood edge is warped from my fore arm sweat. Wtf can i do beside replacing everything
harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 hours ago
Not a lot. You could try planing the edges to make it look even, but that would also mean having to stain/treat the wood after. Trying to get it to match would be a challenge.