# Glowing Straws Lite Up Straws Add Colour to Your Drink, Even in the Dark By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lite-up-straws References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/08/04/8739.html#more-8739) & [after5catalog](http://www.after5catalog.com/liteup-straws-set-p-1603.html?cPath=108) These Lite-Up Straws are perfect for your [late night glass of milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-punch). The straws allow you to add [colours to your drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-gems) and let you see your cup in the dark as it stays lit for several hours. Add the straws to get more attention at a party, or simply enjoy your drink with a little style on your own; either way, these Lite-Up Straws will bring out your inner child. Don’t you think these straws look like the [Glow-Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-lasso) you used to wear to parties? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glowing Straws:** Innovative lite-up straws add color and illumination to drinks, creating a captivating and fun drinking experience. - **Colorful Beverages:** The use of glowing straws encourages the creation of visually appealing, colorful drinks, offering a unique and creative twist to beverage presentation. - **Nighttime Event Accessories:** Glowing straws resemble popular glow-sticks, making them an ideal accessory for nighttime events and parties, creating an immersive and vibrant atmosphere. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Restaurants, bars, and event venues can incorporate glowing straws as a novelty item, enhancing customer experiences and attracting attention to their beverage offerings. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, including nightclubs and music festivals, can leverage glowing straws to enhance their visual appeal and provide a unique experience for attendees. - **Beverage Packaging:** Manufacturers and distributors of beverage packaging can explore partnerships with glowing straw manufacturers to offer innovative packaging solutions that include the exciting feature of illuminated drinking straws. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Scent-Flavored Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-straw.md) - [Sparkly Glittering Drink Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-glitter.md) - [Glowing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection.md) - [Fluorescent Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-glow-ups.md) - [Glowing Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-watermelon-glow-ups.md) - [Intensely Flavored Candy Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-powder-straws.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.md)