Choosing the Best Glass Straw

Picking the right glass straw isn’t about memorizing measurements — it’s about finding the one that fits your drinks, your containers, and your lifestyle. Think of this page as your personal shopping guide: photos, tips, and suggestions to help you quickly see which straw (or straws!) will work best for you.

If you don’t want to overthink it, here’s our secret: most customers end up with a small collection anyway. Start with the one that feels right today, and you’ll soon discover the joy of having a straw for every drink and every occasion.

Step 1: Pick Your Width

  • Skinny (7–8mm): Best for sipping hot tea, coffee, or cocktails slowly. Slim and elegant.
  • Regular (9–9.5mm): The all-purpose straw. Great for water, juice, iced coffee, or cocktails.
  • Smoothie (12mm): Built for thick blends — no more “smoothie mustache.”
  • Boba (16mm): Extra wide for bubble tea or anything chunky that needs serious suction power.

Multiple Glass Straw Widths

Step 2: Pick Your Length & Style

  • 5″ Straight: Perfect for small mugs or 8oz mason jars.
  • 6″ Straight: Coffee mugs, cocktail glasses.
  • 8″ Straight or Barely Bent: Our most popular — great for everyday glasses and dining out.
  • 9″ Barely Bent & Straight: Made to fit some Stanley & YETI tumblers.
  • 10″ Straight or Barely Bent: For tall glasses and quart-sized mason jars.
  • 10.5″ Barely Bent & Straight: Sized for Starbucks tumblers.
  • 11–12″ Straight: Long enough for blenders and Stanley tumblers.
  • 14″ Barely Bent: Tall and fun — fits water or wine bottles.

Glass Straws Various Lengths

Step 3: Choose Your Color & Design

We offer 16 beautiful colors:

  • Opaque: Bubblegum Pink, Jade Green, Jet Black, Mint Green, Periwinkle, Stark White.
  • Transparent: Amber, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Brilliant Blue, Charcoal Gray, Clear, Earth Blue, Going Green, Golden Rod, Pink Sapphire.

Go plain, get it personalized, or choose from our designer straws with swirls, dots, or custom glasswork. Each is handmade and unique.

Custom Designed Glass Straw Set

Step 4: Remember Your Accessories

  • Cleaning Brush: Essential if you let smoothies sit before washing. Stainless steel, rust-free, fits all straw sizes.
  • Carrying Case: Protects your straw on-the-go — restaurants, the office, hikes, or travel.

Step 5: How Many Do You Need?

Here’s what to consider:

  • Your drinks: Smoothies? Coffee? Water? Bubble tea? Different drinks need different widths.
  • Your containers: Coffee mugs, tumblers, mason jars — measure height and lid openings.
  • Your lifestyle: Dishwasher every day? Or do you need backups to last until the next load?
  • Your people: Family members, kids, roommates, or guests who’ll want one too.

Most customers start with a few and then add more once they know what works best.

The Bottom Line

There’s no wrong choice — just start somewhere. Every Strawesome straw is durable, toxin-free, and backed by our Lifetime Warranty. Once you try one, you’ll feel the difference, and chances are you’ll be back to grow your collection.