The Best Reusable Straws For Smoothies, Cocktails, Coffee, and More
You already know that we’re in a culture war...over plastic straws. Estimates vary, but Americans use hundreds of millions of plastic drinking straws a day, and everyone from tiki bars to Starbucks are cracking down. People are going for the jugular on both sides, praising efforts to save the oceans, raising real questions about accessibility, and worrying about the future of bubble tea. Wherever you land on the debate, we want you to know that you have options. Bamboo, silicone, and glass options, to be exact. Here are four reusable straws we’re stocking up on for our every straw-related need (or at least a few).
Photo by Alex Lau1/4For unexpected straw emergencies
Okay, carrying a reusable straw at all times admittedly feels like a lofty goal considering the number of times we’ve left our entire wallets at home. But these silicone straws from Seraphina’s Kitchen are soft and highly bendable, perfect for twisting up and stashing in an overcrowded bag. You can even tie one around your wrist, should you be in the market for a new fashion statement. The next time you buy cold brew from a cafe going straw-free, you’ll be prepared. Buy Seraphina’s Kitchen reusable silicone straws, $13 for 6.
Photo by Alex Lau2/4For instant tiki vibes, anywhere
Some drinks beg to be slurped out of straws. Exhibit A: the tiki drink. How else are we supposed to drink out of a flaming fish bowl? Bambaw’s organic bamboo straws make a backyard, fire escape, or sunny kitchen feel like a tropical beach, and they’re sturdy enough to go in a dishwasher. We’re especially into their shorter 5 inch straws, which are the perfect size for a double rocks glass. We also like that bamboo doesn’t have an aftertaste, and it’s compostable too. Buy Bambaw straws, $14 for 12. Similar available here.
Photo by Alex Lau3/4For cold brew obsessives
The wonderful folks over at the Strategist tipped us off to the Koffie straw, which is made from soft silicone and is curiously flat. Their deflated appearance is, in fact, a gift! These slim straws easily slide into plastic lids—an ideal companion for sucking down cold brew on the go. The silicone is super pliable but also durable and won’t conduct heat. Bonus: compulsive straw chewers can nibble away without fear of chipping their teeth. Buy Koffie straws, $14 for 2.
Photo by Alex Lau4/4For a smooth smoothie experience
There are lots of reusable straws on the market, but most of them can’t handle much beyond water or juice. Strawgrace’s glass straws are wide enough to accommodate thick smoothies, slushies, or even gazpacho, and they have nice details like a slight bend at the end and a colorful rim. Sure, carrying around a thin tube of glass might seem precarious, but these straws are handcrafted borosilicate glass, an especially sturdy material sometimes sold as Pyrex. Bonus: Clear straws make it easy to admire the hue of your blueberry cashew smoothie. Buy Strawgrace glass straws, $14 for 5.
