Unfortunately I eat out way too much. That typically means LOTS of plastic straws. I decided to do something about it, and this little straw is perfect! I ordered several different types and brands to compare and this one is by far my favorite.What I like:It’s convenient–when collapsed and in its holder, it’s about the size of an old-school tampon (ladies, you know what I mean), so it’s easy to slip into even the smallest purse.The cleaning brush–I love that the little brush fits right in, so I can give it a little scrub between uses. And the fact that the brush fits inside means I don’t have to worry about losing it.The taste–there isn’t one. I mostly drink iced tea, so I was afraid there would be some kind of metallic underlay or something, but so far I can’t tell the difference between this and a plastic straw, as far as taste is concerned.The size–Fully extended, it’s long enough for my giant insulated cup that I use at work, but because it’s collapsible I don’t have to worry about it being awkward to use with a regular-sized drinking glass in a restaurant.The fun factor–okay, this isn’t for me, but for my son. He’s 12, and he loves this thing. Granted, I’m sure he’ll be less enthused when the newness wears off, but he loves asking to use it when we go out, and he likes the idea that he’s making a difference for the environment, too. Win-win!What I don’t like:The only thing I’ve found so far that I don’t like is that every once in a while I’ll sort of bite on it and it feels weird. It’s not a regular occurrence, and usually only happens when I’m drinking while doing something else. It’s definitely not a deal-breaker, just something to get used to.All in all, this was a great purchase. I’ll probably buy a few more so that I have one in the car, one in my desk at work, one for the kid, etc. It’s a bit of an outlay up front, but these things seem to be pretty much indestructible, so I think I’ll probably get a lifetime of use out of them.
