Okay, so the other day, I was totally craving a Dutch Bros iced coffee, you know, the usual. And while I was waiting in line, I started noticing something weird about the straws. Like, they weren’t all the same color. It got me thinking…is there a secret code here? A Dutch Bros straw code?
So, I started paying really close attention. I noticed that some people had pink straws, some had green, some orange…it was a rainbow of plastic! I felt like I was missing out on some crucial piece of Dutch Bros culture.
My first step? I hit up the all-knowing oracle：Google. I typed in “Dutch Bros straw code” and…BAM! A whole world of speculation and conspiracy theories opened up. Turns out, I wasn’t the only one wondering about this.
My Investigation Deepens
I spent a good hour, maybe more (don’t judge, I was dedicated!), scrolling through forums and social media posts. People were sharing their own theories and experiences. Some said the straw color indicated your drink order. Others said it was a way for the broistas (Dutch Bros employees) to flirt or signal something about your personality. The possibilities seemed endless!
- Pink straw = cute customer?
- Green straw = first-time customer?
- Orange straw = …complicated order?
I decided I needed to gather my own data. So, the next few times I went to Dutch Bros, I made sure to not only order my usual (a medium iced Kicker, if you’re curious), but also pay attention to what everyone else was getting…and their straw colors.
Honestly, it was kind of a mess. I tried to keep track, but there were so many people, so many drinks, and so many straws! I started to feel like a detective in a caffeine-fueled mystery novel, but with less plot and more sugar.
The Verdict (Maybe?)
After all my “research” (and a lot of delicious coffee), I’ve come to a conclusion: it’s probably just random, or related to the color theme for the month/period. I’ve found others confirming that is indeed the case, no more straw code or secrets. But hey, the journey was fun, and it made my coffee runs a little more interesting. Plus, it gave me a good excuse to talk to the broistas, who are always super friendly and fun. They just gave a cute smile and told me they are not authorized to talk about that, that’s the secret to keep going back.
So, if you’re curious about the Dutch Bros straw code, my advice? Don’t overthink it. Just enjoy your drink, and maybe strike up a conversation with your broista. You might not crack a secret code, but you’ll probably make a new friend (and get a great coffee recommendation!).
