Why is a RealStraw so cool? Because a RealStraw is hand made, limited edition, and high quality. Perfect for your small batch spirit or craft cocktail. RealStraw: Almost as cool as you are.
Marty inspects and cuts each straw personably!
Marty Walters, bartender and founder of RealStraw LLC.
A short history of drink straws.
Thousands of years ago, people started using wheat and rye stems to sip their favorite beverages. About a hundred and forty years ago, paper straws were invented. After that, plastic straws took over. Then a sea turtle got hurt.
Time to get rid of plastic straws. Let's get back to nature with all-natural RealStraw drink straws and stir sticks.
I was just swimming along and then...BOOM! OW!
RealStraw beginnings
Article in Buffalo Rising about my RealStraw journey. Here's how RealStraw grabbed me.
Here's a Spectrum Video News Story from 2019.
Here's a Spectrum Video News story from 2020.
My 1952 Ford 8N tractor pulls my 1940's era McCormick Deering reaper binder.
The greatest generation designed equipment that still runs eighty years later.
GOD BLESS FARMERS!
Every single one I met on this journey was incredibly hard working and helpful.