A wheat straw mug is a simple swap for the paper cups and plastic tumblers that pile up around an office every day. The Corky, model H403, is a reusable travel friendly made from wheat straw and bamboo fiber, finished with a bamboo lid and a cork sleeve. It holds about 450ml, which is a full cup of tea or coffee.
The body has a soft, natural cream color with a matte finish that suits the plant-based material. The materials are described as BPA-free, biodegradable and recyclable, so drinks stay clean and it has a lighter footprint than a single-use cup. It is also lightweight, which matters for a mug that travels in a bag every day.
A brown cork band wraps around the middle of the mug. It gives the hand a firm, non-slip grip and a comfortable place to hold, and it adds a natural contrast to the pale body. The same warm tones carry through to the bamboo lid, which covers the top of the mug securely for everyday use and gives the wheat straw mug a neat, finished look.
The shape is a portable tumbler that moves easily from home to the office, and from the desk to a meeting room. It works for hot and cold drinks, including tea, coffee and other beverages, so it is not limited to a morning routine. Because it is reusable, one mug replaces dozens of disposable cups over a year.
The smooth lid and main body are good surfaces for custom corporate branding. A logo on a wheat straw mug also tells the recipient something about the company that gave it, which suits businesses that want to show a green approach to gifting. It works well as an employee joining kit item, a client appreciation gift, a conference giveaway or part of a sustainability campaign, and it can be ordered in bulk for teams of any size.
