5″ WATERCOLOR NECTAR STRAW

The 5" Watercolor Nectar Straw is a compact glass dab straw built for concentrate enthusiasts who want a portable, no-fuss setup. It comes ready to use with a 10mm titanium tip and plastic clip included, so you're not hunting for parts before your first session. The watercolor glass design means each piece has its own color pattern — no two look exactly alike.

Why dabbers grab this one

• Pocket-friendly size — At 5 inches, it fits in a small bag or stash box without taking up real estate
• Titanium tip included — Heats fast, handles repeated torching, and won't crack like quartz tips can
• Glass body for clean flavor — No silicone taste, just your concentrate the way it should hit
• Unique watercolor finish — Each straw has slightly different color swirls, so yours won't look like everyone else's
• Plastic clip for stability — Keeps the tip secure and gives you a safe spot to set it down between dabs
• 10mm tip size — Standard size that's easy to replace if you ever need a swap

Best for

This straw works well for dabbers who want something simple for on-the-go sessions or as a backup piece at home. If you're tired of setting up a full dab rig every time you want a quick hit, nectar straws cut the ritual down to heat-and-go. It's also solid for anyone new to concentrates who wants to try dabbing without investing in a full rig setup.

How to use it

Nectar straws flip the traditional dab rig concept — instead of dropping concentrate into a heated banger, you bring the heated tip directly to your concentrate. Hold the straw at an angle, heat the titanium tip with a torch until it's glowing, let it cool for a few seconds to avoid scorching your material, then touch the tip to your concentrate while inhaling through the mouthpiece end.

The key is temperature control. Too hot and you'll burn off terpenes and get a harsh hit. Too cool and you won't vaporize much. Most people find the sweet spot is waiting about 5-10 seconds after the tip stops glowing red. You'll figure out your preference after a few sessions.

Keep your concentrate in a glass jar or on a silicone dab mat — you don't want to touch a hot titanium tip to plastic containers or unprotected surfaces. The included plastic clip helps you set the straw down safely between hits while the tip cools.

Specifications

What's included

• 5" watercolor glass nectar straw
• 10mm titanium tip
• Plastic securing clip

Care and cleaning

Let everything cool completely before cleaning. The glass body can be soaked in isopropyl alcohol to dissolve residue — a quick soak and rinse keeps it hitting fresh. The titanium tip can be torched clean or wiped down with iso. Avoid getting the plastic clip in contact with alcohol for extended periods.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace just the tip if it gets damaged?

Yes. The 10mm titanium tip is a standard size, so you can find replacements without buying a whole new straw. Titanium tips are pretty durable though — they handle heat cycling better than quartz and won't shatter if you drop them.

Is titanium or quartz better for nectar straw tips?

Both work, just differently. Titanium heats faster and is nearly indestructible, which makes it better for portable use. Quartz gives slightly cleaner flavor according to some dabbers, but it's more fragile. For a travel piece like this, titanium makes more sense.

What kind of concentrates work with this?

Pretty much all of them — wax, shatter, budder, live resin, rosin. Runnier concentrates can be trickier since they move around when heated. If you're working with something saucy, keep it in a container with walls rather than flat on a mat.

How do I know when the tip is the right temperature?

Heat until the tip glows red, then wait. Most people count 5-10 seconds for a low-temp dab that preserves flavor, or go in sooner for bigger clouds with more throat hit. You'll dial in your preference after a few sessions. If your dabs taste burnt, wait longer. If you're not getting vapor, go hotter.

Is 5 inches too short? Will I burn myself?

Five inches is compact but workable. The heat stays concentrated at the tip, and the glass doesn't conduct heat the way metal would. Keep your grip toward the mouthpiece end and you'll be fine. The plastic clip also gives you a spot to hold that stays completely cool.

Do the colors fade or change over time?

The watercolor finish is worked into the glass, not painted on, so it won't peel or rub off. With heavy use you might get some residue buildup that dulls the appearance, but a good iso soak brings it back. According to Leafly's guide on dabbing, keeping your glass clean also helps maintain flavor quality.

Can I use this without the clip?

You can, but the clip helps. It keeps the tip secured and gives you a stable way to set the straw down without rolling. A hot titanium tip touching the wrong surface is a bad time, so the clip is worth using.