Tea Stirrers of the World

I have the world's largest collection of disposable plastic tea stirrers. The whole collection is currently being catalogued and photographed but you can see a few examples below. If you come across any disposable plastic tea stirrers on your travels please do get in touch.

'Tribal' is the only word I can think of to describe this recent eBay purchase. How she ended up with the seller is still a mystery. One thing's for sure, she originates from somewhere far further afield than Dagenham. Text from 'Atlas of Remote Isl… — 'Tribal' is the only word I can think of to describe this recent eBay purchase. How she ended up with the seller is still a mystery. One thing's for sure, she originates from somewhere far further afield than Dagenham. Text from 'Atlas of Remote Islands' by Judith Schalansky. #teastirrersoftheworld

Lovely surprise to find this jazzy little number while recently flying with @voegoloficial from Rio to São Paulo. Here she is placed on an extract from Roald Dahl's short story 'A Piece of Cake' which is about his adventures in the RAF. #teastirrers… — Lovely surprise to find this jazzy little number while recently flying with @voegoloficial from Rio to São Paulo. Here she is placed on an extract from Roald Dahl's short story 'A Piece of Cake' which is about his adventures in the RAF. #teastirrersoftheworld

In awe of Brazil's approach to tea stirrers. So delicate, so small, so feminine. In complete contrast to a country like Germany, whose stirrers are more like bulky, unrefined penis extensions. #teastirrersoftheworld

It's no wonder Malta's tourist industry is thriving with sights like this on offer! Thank you @boisdalelife and @naomidowen for finding this beauty on your recent family holiday. #teastirrersoftheworld