gatour Posted August 25, 2019 #26 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 9:06 AM, LandlockedCruiser01 said: Doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I prefer to drink my beers out of a glass, rather than a bottle. Tastes better that way. (Unless it's cheap stuff like Bud or Miller, which doesn't have much flavor to begin with.) Based on you post not sure where you actually stand on Corona. But do you know the history about Corona and the lime thing. Before it became a breakout beer in the United States, it was a cheap beer in Mexico. Surfers would go down the Baja peninsula for surfing (natch). They would buy Corona's because they were so cheap and put the lime in it to cover up the taste 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schittenden Posted August 25, 2019 #27 Share Posted August 25, 2019 The sugar straws are firm and crisp, until they are not. They are the width of smoothie straws. My son downed his drinks with them and then ate them. Plastic straws were not provided anymore for regular drinks, but waiters would often ask if you wanted one. At least on the Magic last week, they did not seem to be in short supply. The sugar straws do get slimy and start to fall apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schittenden Posted August 25, 2019 #28 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Purvis1231 said: Do the sugar straws come wrapped in plastic? They appear to be wrapped in paper, because they always had the tip wrapped in paper when they delivered the drinks to my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted August 25, 2019 #29 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Any idea of the glucose content? (for the diabetics.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandlockedCruiser01 Posted August 27, 2019 #30 Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 12:47 PM, gatour said: But do you know the history about Corona and the lime thing. Before it became a breakout beer in the United States, it was a cheap beer in Mexico. Surfers would go down the Baja peninsula for surfing (natch). They would buy Corona's because they were so cheap and put the lime in it to cover up the taste Yes, I know the history. I also read the lime is used in Corona because it comes in clear bottles, rather than dark ones. So it gets "skunked" by bright light wherever it's kept. In other words, it starts to taste bad. That's where the lime comes in. Speaking of cheap, when I was in a bar in Cozumel during my Imagination cruise, I ordered a Corona. I know Spanish, to that's how I spoke to the bartender. He smiled and said: "Corona is for people who don't know Mexican beer. You speak Spanish. Pacifico is much better; I'll give it to you for the same price." (translated) I don't know whether he was upselling me or not, but I was in a good mood, so I accepted. And it was indeed a good beer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 27, 2019 #31 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Very good. Everyone was having a hard enough time consuming enough sugar on the ship. This should pump those numbers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embem Posted August 27, 2019 #32 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Glad I read this! The type of straws they have wasn't even on my radar. I'll be sure to throw a couple of my stainless straws into my suitcase for my cruise in sept. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 27, 2019 #33 Share Posted August 27, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 28, 2019 #34 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Knew you would come thru and post a pic of one.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipes Posted August 28, 2019 #35 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I was personally served Lime and Chocolate on the Horizon 2 weeks ago. They had strawberry too. ECO FRIENDLY: Sorbos Edible Straws are 100% biodegradable and environmentally friendly drinking straws. Not only are the Sorbos Straws biodegradable, but no plastics are used at any stage of their manufacturing process. Offering an alternative to plastic straws, Sorbos Straws wants to be a role model for companies in terms of change, commitment to the environment and improving the lives of people, both individually and collectively. 5 FLAVOURS: The Sorbos Edible Straws have 23 calories and are made of sugar, water, maize starch and gelatin. There is a choice of five flavours: strawberry, lime, lemon, green apple or chocolate. R & D Department are already working on new flavours to be announced soon. WRAPPED: All Sorbos Straws come individually wrapped in recycled paper to ensure optimum levels of hygiene are maintained. RIGID: A group of food engineers have developed the ideal formula for Sorbos Straw purposes, with the right rigidity, durability and stability, without either the colour or flavouring of the straws tainting the drink. The result is an EcoStraw which does not dissolve in the drink and stays in its original form for up to 50 minutes.Once the drink is finished, the client can eat the straw, which has absorbed the taste of the drink, as if it acted as a sponge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 28, 2019 #36 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I notice you did not mention slimey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drafterdw Posted August 28, 2019 #37 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 11:57 AM, patrice1 said: I now bring my own straw everywhere. I started with the stainless ones, but I didn't like them clanking on my teeth, so I bought silicone ones. Love them! Bought one that folds into a little case and keep it in my purse. where did you get silicone? don't like drinking out of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted August 29, 2019 #38 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I was just on Sunrise and they had the edible and regular straws at all the bars. Was not an issue to get a straw. But if you are worried bring your own straws or a reusable straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve551 Posted August 29, 2019 #39 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I read that Carnival is considering an option to the sugar straws for those who can't or don't eat sugar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 29, 2019 #40 Share Posted August 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, Steve551 said: I read that Carnival is considering an option to the sugar straws for those who can't or don't eat sugar. LOL, were exactly did you ready this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted August 29, 2019 #41 Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 12:35 PM, Purvis1231 said: Do the sugar straws come wrapped in plastic? wrapped in paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 29, 2019 #42 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stick93 said: wrapped in paper Did you think they got slimey, had a frozen something and half way thru it got kind of gross.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted August 29, 2019 #43 Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said: Did you think they got slimey, had a frozen something and half way thru it got kind of gross.....? I thought they were a novelty on day one. My kids actually tried them a sweat treat but that lasted all of a couple of minutes. I actually give Carnival credit for trying this and taking the initiative to solve a problem that seems to be two sided. Some people are hell bent on straws and some are hell bent against. These straws are just that a novelty. After a minute in the drink they become sticky and start to deform. The straw probably lasts intact for about 5-8 minutes. I am guilty - I took plastic straws for my frozen drinks and refrained when they were not needed. On an off topic I also did not like that there were no covers for the iced coffee and milk shakes and the hot coffees got a paper cover which were flimsy and if you pulled on the cup from the cover (which I do) - you learn quick that your cup will fall down! It also distorted the taste of the coffee like a paper straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 29, 2019 #44 Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Stick93 said: I thought they were a novelty on day one. My kids actually tried them a sweat treat but that lasted all of a couple of minutes. I actually give Carnival credit for trying this and taking the initiative to solve a problem that seems to be two sided. Some people are hell bent on straws and some are hell bent against. These straws are just that a novelty. After a minute in the drink they become sticky and start to deform. The straw probably lasts intact for about 5-8 minutes. I am guilty - I took plastic straws for my frozen drinks and refrained when they were not needed. On an off topic I also did not like that there were no covers for the iced coffee and milk shakes and the hot coffees got a paper cover which were flimsy and if you pulled on the cup from the cover (which I do) - you learn quick that your cup will fall down! It also distorted the taste of the coffee like a paper straw. I cannot believe it took me 5 minutes to finish a drink.... I do remember a brain freeze tho. I did have a milkshake but honestly do not remember a lid or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrice1 Posted August 29, 2019 #45 Share Posted August 29, 2019 17 hours ago, drafterdw said: where did you get silicone? don't like drinking out of metal. Amazon. Lots to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted August 29, 2019 #46 Share Posted August 29, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 4:46 PM, Barry ATL said: My DH is type 1 diabetic. A sugar straw is probably not a good idea. Is plastic still available or do we need to invest in a re-usable straw? We will be on an 11/4 cruise. RC had paper straws on our cruise in March. Those were equally awful. I think people just need to get used to drinking without a straw if these are our choices..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotRob Posted August 29, 2019 #47 Share Posted August 29, 2019 They're weird. And flimsy. And, well, nasty. I hated them. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefrank Posted August 29, 2019 #48 Share Posted August 29, 2019 24 minutes ago, tkportersat said: RC had paper straws on our cruise in March. Those were equally awful. I think people just need to get used to drinking without a straw if these are our choices..... Have you ever tried to drink a milkshake without a straw? Doesn't really work. Some drinks need them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted August 30, 2019 #49 Share Posted August 30, 2019 20 hours ago, buckeyefrank said: Have you ever tried to drink a milkshake without a straw? Doesn't really work. Some drinks need them. I mean, I really don't care one way or the other. I just think if people keep making a stink about things they will go away entirely. I have metal straws if I absolutely need them but since my Rodan friend said drinking with straws causes mouth wrinkles I have tried to not use them much 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptom Posted August 30, 2019 #50 Share Posted August 30, 2019 22 hours ago, buckeyefrank said: Have you ever tried to drink a milkshake without a straw? Doesn't really work. Some drinks need them. I just did on RC after the paper straw failed in about five minutes. Maybe I should have just kept asking for a new one until they got the point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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