{"title":"Hot Drinks Accessories","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wooden-stirrers-180-mm","title":"Wooden Stirrers 180mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWooden Stirrers 180mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NextWave Wooden Stirrer 180mm is a flat-paddle, single-use stirrer designed for hot drink service across cafés, coffee shops, catering operations, and hospitality environments. At 180mm in length, it is the larger of the two stirrer sizes in the NextWave wooden cutleries range, making it particularly well suited to larger cups, pots, and catering-volume beverage service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from sustainably sourced wood with a smooth paddle finish, the stirrer offers reliable performance without splintering or degradation during normal use. The material is plant-based and uncoated, with no plastic components, making it a practical plastic-free alternative to single-use plastic stirrers and cocktail sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stirrers are supplied loose in bulk case quantities, suitable for high-throughput counter service and barista environments. For operators requiring the shorter format, NextWave also offers Wooden Stirrers 140mm as an alternative size in the same collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden Stirrers 180mm are typically selected where a longer stirrer format is required for hot drink service, particularly where cup depth or vessel size makes a standard 140mm stirrer less practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCoffee shops and barista counters where stirrers are offered alongside espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, and tea service in large-format cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCatering and events where hot drinks are served in bulk from urns, catering flasks, or large pots requiring a longer reach for adequate stirring\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHotels and hospitality service where hot drink accompaniments are presented at buffet stations, in-room trays, or conference catering setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOffices and workplace catering where stirrers are placed at hot drink points for self-service use alongside coffee machines and kettles\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTakeaway and food-to-go operations where stirrers are included in hot drink orders or provided at condiment stations for customer use\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStreet food and market trading where a plastic-free stirrer supports a plant-based or reduced-plastic packaging approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePlastic-free alternative to single-use plastic stirrers: Wooden Stirrers 180mm replace single-use plastic cocktail sticks and stirrers with a plant-based option that requires no change to service workflow. The flat-paddle shape provides effective stirring performance for hot beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e180mm length for deeper cups and catering vessels: The longer format provides adequate reach for larger takeaway cups, travel mugs, and catering pots where a standard 140mm stirrer may not reach the base of the vessel effectively. This makes the 180mm size the practical choice for operations using larger hot drink formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSmooth paddle finish for comfortable handling: The flat wooden paddle is processed to a smooth finish, supporting comfortable handling by staff and customers during service. The smooth paddle finish also ensures even mixing without rough edges that could affect the drinking experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBulk-packed for high-volume efficiency: Supplied in bulk case quantities, the loose format supports high-throughput hot drink environments where stirrers are dispensed from jars, cups, or counter holders. Bulk supply reduces restocking frequency during busy service periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePlant-based and biodegradable material: The wood material is plant-based and uncoated, with no PE lining or plastic coating. This supports operators communicating a reduced-plastic or plant-based packaging approach to customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NextWave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62823189348723,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6232\/4339\/files\/7_1d5537c1-d6ce-433d-adc3-b7015bf3b73f.jpg?v=1778284746"},{"product_id":"wooden-stirrers-140-mm","title":"Wooden Stirrers 140mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWooden Stirrers 140mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NextWave Wooden Stirrer 140mm is a single-use, plant-based beverage stirrer designed for professional use across coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, bars, and catering operations. At 140mm in length, it provides a practical flat-paddle format suited to standard takeaway cups and counter-service hot drink applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from natural wood with a smooth paddle finish, these stirrers are lightweight and comfortable to handle during service. The material is plant-based and uncoated, with no plastic components, making them a plastic-free alternative to single-use plastic cocktail stirrers and drink sticks. For operators requiring a longer stirrer for larger cups or catering vessels, NextWave also offers Wooden Stirrers 180mm as an alternative size in the same collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stirrers are supplied in bulk quantities, suitable for high-volume beverage operations managing consistent daily stirrer requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden Stirrers 140mm are typically selected where a compact, plant-based stirrer is required for standard cup sizes in takeaway and counter-service environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCoffee shops and cafés that provide stirrers alongside hot drinks at the counter or collection point, where the 140mm length is suited to standard single and double-wall takeaway cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRestaurants and bars where stirrers are placed at beverage stations or offered alongside hot drinks served to seated customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOffice and workplace catering where stirrers are provided at self-serve hot drink stations for staff use\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEvents and hospitality where bulk stirrer provision is required across a large number of guests and a compact format is practical for tray and cup service\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTakeaway and delivery operations where a stirrer is included alongside hot drinks packaged for delivery or collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCatering and contract foodservice where a consistent, plastic-free stirrer is required across multiple sites or service points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePlastic-free alternative to single-use plastic stirrers: Wooden Stirrers 140mm replace single-use plastic cocktail sticks and drink stirrers with a natural wood format containing no plastic components. This supports operators transitioning away from plastic in their beverage service without changing the customer experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCompact 140mm length for standard cup formats: The 140mm size is suited to standard takeaway cup formats used across coffee shops and counter-service operations. For larger cups or catering vessels, the 180mm variant offers additional reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSmooth paddle finish for comfortable handling: The flat paddle design is processed to deliver a smooth, splinter-free surface, supporting direct handling by both staff and customers without rough edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBulk-packed for high-volume efficiency: Supplied in bulk quantities, the format supports busy beverage operations where stirrers are dispensed at pace from counter or self-serve points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable for hot drinks: The wood material performs reliably when used to stir hot beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate under standard service conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NextWave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62823189840243,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6232\/4339\/files\/6_27c9f6f3-62bb-4b0d-b6d3-750fa9810cab.jpg?v=1778284748"}],"url":"https:\/\/next-wave.uk\/collections\/hot-drinks-accessories.oembed","provider":"Next Wave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}