SINGLE: RETAIL PACK - 8 inch Long Tall Small Pack (50 count)

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OG Rye Cocktail Straws - 8-Inch Small Pack (50 Count)

Our retail pack for stores. Perfect for home bars, festivals, groceries and general stores. These 8-inch rye stems are ideal for tall cocktails and provide the same superior performance as our professional packs at an accessible price point.

Retail Stores That Should Carry These Straws:

Grocery Stores & Supermarkets: Stock in the eco-friendly section, party supplies aisle, or near cocktail mixers. Customers love finding sustainable alternatives during their regular shopping trips.

Gas Stations & Convenience Stores: High-margin impulse buy for customers grabbing drinks. Stock near the beverage coolers or at checkout.

Highway Rest Stops & Travel Centers: Travelers appreciate eco-friendly options for their road trip beverages. Great for coffee, smoothies, and cold drinks on the go.

Tourist Shops & Souvenir Stores: A unique BC-made product that tourists want to take home. Perfect for gift shops in Whistler, Vancouver, Victoria, and throughout the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

Camping & Outdoor Stores: REI, MEC, outdoor retailers, camping supply stores. Perfect for eco-conscious campers who want zero-waste solutions for the backcountry.

Campgrounds, Campsites & RV Parks: Stock in camp stores for campers who forgot straws or want sustainable options for their outdoor beverages.

Liquor Stores & Wine Shops: Perfect cross-sell with cocktail ingredients, mixers, and bar supplies.

Specialty Retail: Zero-waste stores, eco-boutiques, kitchen supply shops, party supply stores, farm stands, farmers markets, gift shops, home goods stores.

Hospitality, Food Service & Event Venues:

Bars & Lounges: Hotel bars, cocktail lounges, tiki bars, gentleman's clubs, rooftop bars, speakeasies, wine bars, craft breweries, whisky bars.

Restaurants & Cafes: Fine dining restaurants, bistros, cafes, coffee shops, juice bars, smoothie shops, farm-to-table restaurants, barista stations.

Festivals & Outdoor Events: Music festivals, food festivals, beer gardens, outdoor concerts, county fairs, farmers markets, street festivals. Perfect for vendors who want eco-friendly service.

Events & Catering: Wedding venues, event planners, catering companies, banquet halls, conference centers, corporate events.

Luxury & Travel: Luxury hotels, cruise ships, airlines, airport lounges, resorts, spas, country clubs, yacht clubs.

Institutions: Universities, schools, hospitals, cafeterias, military facilities (Navy Officers' Clubs), correctional facilities.

Product Specifications

• Length: 8 inches (perfect for tall glasses)
• Count: 50 straws per pack
• Material: Natural rye stems from Shaffer Farms
• Diameter: 4-6mm bore range
• Single-use: Hygienic and fully compostable
• PFAS-free: No forever chemicals
• Gluten-free: Made from stalk, not grain

Why Choose the Small Pack

• Perfect for Home Use: Ideal quantity for personal bars
• Try Before Bulk: Test our straws before larger orders
• Small Events: Perfect for intimate gatherings
• Gift Option: Great for cocktail enthusiasts
• Affordable Entry: Experience authentic rye straws

Perfect For

• Home bars and personal use
• Small dinner parties and gatherings
• Cocktail enthusiasts trying rye straws
• Gift giving to bartenders
• Testing before bulk purchases
• Camping trips and outdoor adventures
• Festival vendors and event organizers

Why Customers Love These Straws

• ✓ 100% PFAS-free and biodegradable - no harmful chemicals or forever chemicals
• ✓ Won't get soggy - stays firm throughout the entire drink, unlike paper straws
• ✓ Authentic heritage product from the golden age of cocktails
• ✓ Grown and harvested on BC farms - support local agriculture
• ✓ Zero waste solution - completely compostable and biodegradable
• ✓ Perfect for cocktails, iced coffee, smoothies, and cold beverages
• ✓ Gentle on sensitive teeth (great for dental-conscious customers)
• ✓ Lightweight and ideal for travel, camping, festivals, disaster relief
• ✓ No plastic taste or chemicals leaching into drinks

Storage & Usage

Store in a dry place away from humidity. Perfect for highballs, Collins cocktails, mojitos, and other tall drinks. Each straw maintains structure throughout service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 50 straws enough for a party?
Perfect for intimate gatherings of 15-20 people or personal home bar use. For larger events, consider our 500-count professional packs.

Are these the same quality as the professional packs?
Absolutely! Same authentic rye stems from Shaffer Farms, same performance. Only difference is the smaller, more affordable quantity.

Can I use these to test before buying in bulk?
Yes! This small pack is perfect for trying our rye straws before committing to larger professional quantities.

Do they work the same as larger straws?
These 8-inch straws perform identically to our professional packs - they won't collapse in tall drinks and maintain structure throughout service.