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Reduce your plastic footprint on the planet with these durable, reusable, set of four polished stainless steel drinking straws from RSVP. The 8-1/2" length and bigger diameter make them perfect for fruit smoothies, milkshakes and floats. Although the straws are dishwasher safe, more thorough cleaning can be accomplished using a pipe cleaner if necessary.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Martin P.
Amazon Verified Purchase
I think these are very good quality and, while over-priced, should pay for themselves over time. I bought them for drinking my smoothies, but they are not exactly what I hoped for. The product itself is worthy of 5 stars, however the size is misrepresented here on Amazon as 1/2" diameter and that should really knock a couple of stars off. I have settled for a 4 star rating. For many the diameter will not be an issue but if you are looking for a "thick" straw then read on please.
It should be noted that I add oat bran, wheat bran, whole flax seeds & wheat germ to my smoothies so that I get adequate fiber in my daily diet (and the other benefits of course!). This if course makes my smoothies very thick, perhaps thicker than most fruit or green smoothies. I do blend them fully in my Vita-mix though, so there are absolutely no chunks or unground flax seeds.
I had been using plastic "bubble tea" straws with my smoothies which measure 3/8" in diameter and are PERFECT for thick smoothies. However I was hoping that these would be the non-disposable equivalent. Like many others, I am both concerned about the chemicals in plastic "leaching" into food & drink, as well as minimizing my trash & recycling. Unfortunately they are not exactly what I was looking for. They are incorrectly listed on Amazon as 1/2" in diameter when in fact they are 1/4". 1/2" would be wider than the bubble tea straws (and may be too large). I did verify that I was shipped the correct item. To be fair to the manufacturer, they do not list the diameter anywhere on the packaging so I am not sure where Amazon got that info from.
Nothing has gotten stuck in them, however I do struggle a little more to suck the smoothie through them. There was no struggle at all with the bubble tea straws. The smoothie also takes longer to finish now (narrower tube= less product coming through per second lol). Not an issue for many, but if I'm in a hurry to finish my smoothie before running out the door, it is a little annoying.
One positive is that because they are made of steel, they will not "compress" or crush as you suck on them - and as long as there are no chunks anywhere, your smoothie will continue to flow through problem free (although not as fast as I like!). Truth be told, they are really not that much wider than many regular straws (maybe slightly, but not by much). They are still a very well made product though & could last a lifetime.
RSVP International (the manufacturer), if you see this PLEASE make a wider 3/8" (or thereabouts) straw. That would be my ideal. Thanks!
It should be noted that I add oat bran, wheat bran, whole flax seeds & wheat germ to my smoothies so that I get adequate fiber in my daily diet (and the other benefits of course!). This if course makes my smoothies very thick, perhaps thicker than most fruit or green smoothies. I do blend them fully in my Vita-mix though, so there are absolutely no chunks or unground flax seeds.
I had been using plastic "bubble tea" straws with my smoothies which measure 3/8" in diameter and are PERFECT for thick smoothies. However I was hoping that these would be the non-disposable equivalent. Like many others, I am both concerned about the chemicals in plastic "leaching" into food & drink, as well as minimizing my trash & recycling. Unfortunately they are not exactly what I was looking for. They are incorrectly listed on Amazon as 1/2" in diameter when in fact they are 1/4". 1/2" would be wider than the bubble tea straws (and may be too large). I did verify that I was shipped the correct item. To be fair to the manufacturer, they do not list the diameter anywhere on the packaging so I am not sure where Amazon got that info from.
Nothing has gotten stuck in them, however I do struggle a little more to suck the smoothie through them. There was no struggle at all with the bubble tea straws. The smoothie also takes longer to finish now (narrower tube= less product coming through per second lol). Not an issue for many, but if I'm in a hurry to finish my smoothie before running out the door, it is a little annoying.
One positive is that because they are made of steel, they will not "compress" or crush as you suck on them - and as long as there are no chunks anywhere, your smoothie will continue to flow through problem free (although not as fast as I like!). Truth be told, they are really not that much wider than many regular straws (maybe slightly, but not by much). They are still a very well made product though & could last a lifetime.
RSVP International (the manufacturer), if you see this PLEASE make a wider 3/8" (or thereabouts) straw. That would be my ideal. Thanks!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
The stainless steel looks ok. And, they have the height of 8" correct. However, as described at 1/2" diameter? Not even close. calipers measure out to 7mm, or under 3/16", If you're looking for a truly 'Wide" mouth straw, look elsewhere. This is the 2nd Stainless item that hasn't been even close to the description. As with this item, going back.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By T. C.
Amazon Verified Purchase
I drink a lot of coffee, teas, juices, and Vegetable & Fruit vitamin powder drinks which can really take a toll on your teeth, e.g., staining, wearing away enamel. So I started using straws at home with my drinks as a way to mitigate that. I wanted ones that were durable enough to hold up to washing them in my dishwasher and also BPA free. These stainless steel straws are the answer. They are really easy to clean as well. I was unable to find these in the stores so I was pleasantly suprised when I found them on here. Amazon to the rescue again! I bought 2 sets and will certainly buy more in the future when needed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid, reusable staws
Work well with smoothies, but not as wide as you would expect for a 'smoothie straw'. They are about the size of a standard McDonald's straw.
Published 5 days ago by Hard Water Hopper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well-designed sturdy straw
The only thing I wasn't expecting was the four engraved lines toward the top. I guess these lines are meant to provide a more realistic look and feel to a stainless steel straw. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Douglas Crocker III
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Straws
These straws work well. They do their job and are not too hard to clean. I feel better about not throwing away a straw every time I have a drink.
Published 12 days ago by Melissa Oxendale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
I prefer drinking out of straws. I like the bigger ones, not the skinny ones from the grocery store. My kids use them too, so we were buying and throwing away a lot of straws! Read more
Published 16 days ago by tandi
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong Style of Straws
Well, the images all show straws that are straight, though I was sent bent ones. Wanted straight...bummer. I'll plan on getting straight ones through someone else then.
Published 27 days ago by Jason Gill
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Right Product!
I ordered Endurance Stainless Steel Drink Straws and Endurance Stainless Steel Frozen Drink Straws as I saw that they were different. Read more
Published 29 days ago by flyguywitt
3.0 out of 5 stars
nothing elegant
was expecting this to give a sense of elegance to having a drink. it is metally tasting, over sized like a fat mcDonald's straw is for a shake but hard to drink anything frozen... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Denise Werner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Use the all the time...
At first, I thought the idea of steel straws was weird... But with all the talk of how plastics are problematic, and when I thought about how much cleaner they would be... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Corbett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not too sure what others are upset about
First off, no, the straws are NOT 1/2 inch wide, mine measured to be 5/16 inch wide. Not sure how others are measuring 3/16 inch wide, perhaps they are a bit upset that it's not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Me
4.0 out of 5 stars
sturdy
Like the straws and purchased them because they were a recommended product to go with my EcoJarz. Too bad they don't fit into the EcoJarz lid. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer Hartz
