Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a drinking straw for water, coffee, tea, soups, similar liquids, and the like 20 comprising a straw or other similar Cylindrical/ tubular wall made of plastic, paper, wood, metal, composite or alloy having thermochromic material imbedded 14 therein for sensing the temperature of a liquid or beverage 20 so that the user is informed whether or not the liquid or substance in question is suitable to consume without causing injury to the user's skin or body. The thermochromic material is not readily visible when at room temperature because it is inactive. However, it reacts to and is activated by the temperature of the beverage 20 when inserted therein. Multiple embodiments of the present invention 10 are disclosed.