The festive season means lots of events, parties, long lunches and bottomless brunches.
And thanks to a new “genius” invention you no longer need to rush through your drinks during a bottomless brunch before your straw gets too soggy.
The innovative Stretch Stick is a collapsible metal drinking straw designed to let Australians sip in style and at their own pace.
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At just $29.99, the eco-friendly and stylish straw is quickly becoming a must-have for anyone who enjoys leisurely sipping their favourite beverages without the inconvenience of soggy paper straws.
The Stretch Stick was created by Diana Gligorov, a 31-year-old Sydney local.
Diana was frustrated by the flimsy paper straws that often ruined the experience of drinking her beloved iced coffees and cocktails.
“I would be out at a restaurant with my girlfriends or grabbing an iced coffee at work, and drinking through a paper straw was such an irritating experience,” Diana explains.
“Rather than being able to savour every sip of your drink, a paper straw practically forces you to drink quickly or not at all.”
As a former senior manager in banking, Diana’s creativity and determination led her to design a solution that was both sustainable and functional.
The Stretch Stick not only eliminates the frustration of soggy straws but also addresses a larger problem: the need for a convenient, reusable drinking straw that fits into today’s busy lifestyle.
After looking at existing options on the market and finding none that ticked all the boxes for environmental, functional, and aesthetic appeal, Diana decided to create her own.
The result? A premium, collapsible metal drinking straw that comes in a cute, portable case, about the size of a mascara tube.
It can be easily carried in your bag or attached to your keychain.
The Stretch Stick stands out in a crowded market of reusable straws because of its unique ability to expand to your cup size.
Whether you’re sipping from a small iced latte or a large bubble tea, the Stretch Stick can be adjusted for comfort, and it features a soft silicone tip for easy sipping.
Each Stretch Stick also comes with a collapsible cleaning brush for easy upkeep, or you can simply clean it at home later.
Diana, who was recently made redundant, has channeled her severance payout into launching and expanding her brand, which now includes variations such as a bubble tea version of the Stretch Stick and a water bottle that cleverly attaches to your phone.
The Stretch Stick is available for sale now in multiple colours and is the perfect addition to any brunch or day out.
It’s also an ideal stocking stuffer for anyone who enjoys sipping sustainably and in style.
Plus, it’s a great way to ensure you never have to settle for a soggy paper straw again.
To shop the straws, head to the Stretch Me Co. website here.