US20030232111A1

US20030232111A1 - Drinking straw with flavoring bag

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Publication number: US20030232111A1
Application number: US10/172,187
Authority: US
Inventors: David Sanso
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-06-14
Filing date: 2002-06-14
Publication date: 2003-12-18

Abstract

A drinking straw assembly includes a flavoring bag fabricated of water permeable material and containing a water flavoring substance attached to an exterior surface of a drinking straw proximate to its emersion end. An alternative embodiment includes a drinking straw having a means for attaching a flavoring sack, such as a tea bag, to an exterior surface of the straw proximate to its emersion end. Another embodiment includes a flavoring bag for use with a drinking straw which includes a bag body formed of water permeable material and containing a fluid flavoring substance. The flavoring bag includes means for attaching the bag body to an exterior surface of an emersion end portion of the straw.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the flavoring of a fluid which may be consumed by use of a drinking straw. More particularly, the present invention relates to the flavoring of water to be consumed by use of a drinking straw by a substance contained in a flavoring bag. Most particularly, the present invention relates to the flavoring of bottled water, to be consumed by use of a drinking straw, by substances which may be contained in flavoring bags, for example, tea leaves.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Bottled drinks of many sorts are readily available from many retail sources and have long been known in the prior art. In recent times, the popularity of bottled waters, both carbonated and noncarbonated, has been on the increase. This may be due to, not only the poor real and/or perceived quality of tap water in many locations, but also the lack of alternatives to the very sweet and sometimes heavy nature of many soda and juice style drinks sold at retail. Many sports-style hydration drinks are also unpleasantly very sweet to the taste. Further, all of these drinks must be made in such a manner and with such ingredients as to provide a sufficiently long shelf life to permit practical distribution in the contemporary retail marketing environment. While a retail customer may desire a liquid refreshment with a more interesting taste than that of bottled water, the alternatives on the shelf or in the refrigeration cabinet are not more appealing.

Various flavoring elements for flavoring water and other liquids have long been known in the art. These range from pieces of natural leaves and roots, which may be allowed to steep in liquids to flavor them, to contemporary tablets and powders, which may be added to water to make “instant” drinks ranging from coffee and tea to milk-based and sweet fruit-juice like drinks. “Tea bags” have long been known in the art. Made of water permeable material and containing tea leaves or other herbal elements, these bags are placed or hung in water filled containers to steep their contents and flavor the water.

Recently, tea manufacturers have introduced canned teas, some sweetened, with and without lemon and other added flavors. Anyone who has tasted these products knows that they do not taste the same as, and in many cases taste very different from, freshly brewed tea products.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient means of flavoring a liquid in a container, most particularly, bottled waters.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient means of freshly flavoring a liquid in a container, most particularly, bottled waters, with a flavoring element just prior to consumption of the liquid.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a convenient means of utilizing a flavoring bag to freshly flavor bottled water just prior to its consumption.

It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a convenient means of utilizing a conventional tea bag to freshly flavor bottled water just prior to its consumption.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a convenient means of utilizing a flavoring bag to freshly flavor bottled water just prior to consumption of the water by use of a drinking straw.

In keeping with the above objectives, a drinking straw assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention includes a drinking straw with a fluid conduit running from an emersion end to an sipping end. A flavoring bag fabricated of water permeable material and containing a water flavoring substance is attached to an exterior surface of the conduit proximate to its emersion end.

An alternative embodiment of the present invention includes a drinking straw having a fluid conduit running from an emersion end to an sipping end. The straw further includes a means for attaching a flavoring element, such as a tea bag, to an exterior surface of the straw proximate to its emersion end. The means of attaching the flavoring element may include a clip, elastic band, adhesive strip, or straw engaging ring or tube.

Another embodiment of the present invention includes a flavoring bag attachment device which may be attached to a flavoring bag and, in turn, attached to a drinking straw to retain the bag and straw in proximity to one another. One flavoring bag attachment device includes a straw receiving tube into which a drinking straw may be inserted and a clip for clipping a flavoring bag to an exterior wall of the receiving tube. Another flavoring bag attachment device includes two receiving tube sections linked together by an elongate band. An emersion end portion of a drinking straw is inserted through each of the two tube sections such that a flavoring bag is retained under the elongate band against an outside wall of the immersion end portion of the drinking straw.

Yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention includes a flavoring bag for use with a drinking straw having a fluid conduit running from an emersion end to an sipping end. The bag includes a bag body formed of water permeable material and containing a fluid flavoring substance. The flavoring bag includes a means for attaching the bag body to an exterior surface of an emersion end portion of the straw. The means for attaching the bag may include a clip, elastic band, an adhesive strip, a straw engaging ring, or a straw engaging tube.

Other objects, advantages and aspects of the invention will become apparent upon perusal of the following detailed description and claims and upon reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a top view of a drinking straw of the prior art, FIG. 1B is a front view of the drinking straw of FIG. 1A. [0015]
FIG. 2 is an isometric pictorial view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention. [0016]
FIG. 3A is a top view of a drinking straw of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention. [0017]
FIG. 3B is a side view of the drinking straw of FIG. 3A. [0018]
FIG. 3C is a side view of the straw of FIGS. 3A and 3B in an alternative configuration. [0019]
FIG. 3D is a front view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention and including the drinking straw of FIGS. 3A, 3B and [0020] 3C.
FIG. 4A is a top view of a bottle with a cap for use with the present invention. [0021]
FIG. 4B is a front view of the bottle and cap of FIG. 4A. [0022]
FIG. 4C is a front view of the bottle and cap of FIGS. 4A and 4B with the assembly of FIG. 3D placed in the bottle. [0023]
FIG. 5A is a side view of a drinking straw of an assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention. [0024]
FIG. 5B is a side view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention and including the drinking straw of FIG. 5A. [0025]
FIG. 6A is an isometric pictorial view of a flavoring bag attachment device of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention placed on the emersion end of a drinking straw. [0026]
FIG. 6B is a side sectional view of the flavoring bag attachment device of FIG. 6A. [0027]
FIG. 6C is a front view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention and including the flavoring bag attachment device of FIGS. 6A and 6B. [0028]
FIG. 7A is a top view of a flavoring bag attachment device of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention. [0029]
FIG. 7B is a side view of the flavoring bag attachment device of FIG. 7A. [0030]
FIG. 8A is a top view of a flavoring bag attachment device of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention. [0031]
FIG. 8B is a side view of the attachment device of FIG. 8A. [0032]
FIG. 8C is a front view of a drinking strav and flavoring bag assembly comprising an embodiment of the present invention and including the attachment device of FIGS. 8A and 8B [0033]
FIG. 9A is a front view of an attachment device of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment the present invention. [0034]
FIG. 9B is a front view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention and including the attachment device of FIG. 9A. [0035]
FIG. 10 is an isometric pictorial view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention. [0036]
FIG. 11A is an isometric pictorial view of a flavoring bag of an assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention. [0037]
FIG. 11B is an isometric pictorial view an assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention and including the flavoring bag of FIG. 11A. [0038]
FIG. 12A is an end view of a straw and flavoring bag of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention before assembly. [0039]
FIG. 12B is an end view of a drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention and including the straw and flavoring bag of FIG. 12A. [0040]
FIG. 13 is an isometric pictorial view of another drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention. [0041]
FIG. 14 is an isometric pictorial view of a straw and flavoring bag assembly comprising yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention.[0042]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Drinking straw 10 of the prior art is shown in FIGS. 1A and 11B. Drinking straw 10 of the prior art includes conduit 2 with interior wall 3 defining interior fluid conducting passage 4 extending from sipping end 6 to emersion end 8. As those familiar with the art are well aware, when emersion end 8 of drinking straw 10 is emersed in a liquid to be imbibed and an embider places their lips about sipping end 6 and applies sufficient suction to sipping end 6, the liquid may be caused to rise through fluid passage 4 to be sipped from sipping end 6 and be imbibed.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0044] flavoring bag assembly 150 comprising an embodiment of the present invention is shown in the isometric pictorial view of FIG. 2. Drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 150 comprises drinking straw 110 with conduit 102 enclosing fluid conducting passage 104 which extends from sipping end 106 to emersion end 108. Flavoring bag 130 includes flavoring bag body 132 which is made of a liquid permeable material and contains a liquid flavoring substance. Liquid flavoring substances may include tea leaves, coffee, herbs, and flavoring tablets or powders. Flavoring bag body 132 is attached to exterior wall 109 of an emersion end portion of drinking straw 110 adjacent to emersion end 108 of drinking straw 110. Flavoring bag body 132 may be attached to exterior wall 109 of the emersion end portion of drinking straw 110 by means of heat activated (or otherwise not liquid soluble) glue, adhesive tape, staples, or any other convenient and practical means.
[0045] Drinking straw 210 of drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 250 of FIG. 3D, is shown in the top view in FIG. 3A, and the side views of FIGS. 3B and 3C. Drinking straw 210 includes conduit 202 enclosing fluid conducting passage 204 defined by internal wall 203 and extending from sipping end 206 to emersion end 208. Drinking straw 210 has clip 240 including elastic clip member 242 extending outward from exterior surface 209 of an emersion end portion of drinking straw 210 adjacent emersion end 208. Hook 244 is affixed to exterior surface 209 of the emersion end portion of drinking straw 210 adjacent emersion end 209 and is positioned such that clip member 242 may be pressed into close proximity of exterior wall 209 of drinking straw 210 and placed under hook 244 to retain elastic clip member 242 in proximity to exterior surface 209.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0046] flavoring bag assembly 250 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention and including drinking straw 210 of FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C, is shown in the front view of FIG. 3D. Flavoring bag 230, for example, a tea bag, has been placed between clip member 242 and exterior wall 209 of the emersion end portion of conduit 202 and clip member 242 pressed into the close proximity of wall 209 and under hook 244 to retain flavoring bag 230 between clip member 242 and exterior surface 209 of drinking straw 210.
Water bottle and [0047] cap assembly 260 for use with drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 250 is shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. Cap 264 has punch-out hole 268 located in its center. Hole 268 is sized such that, once punched out, a sipping end portion of drinking straw 210 adjacent sipping end 206 may be passed therethrough. Throat 266 of water bottle 262 is sized such that flavoring bag 230 may be passed therethrough while mounted upon the emersion end portion of drinking straw 210.
When it is wished to flavor and imbibe water in [0048] water bottle 260, flavoring bag 230 is clipped to the emersion portion of straw 210 by means of clip 242 and hook 244 as described above. Cap 264 is then removed from bottle 262 and straw hole 268 punched out. The sipping end portion of drinking straw 210 adjacent to sipping end 206 is then passed through hole 268. The emersion end portion of drinking straw 210, with flavoring bag 230 attached, is then passed through throat 266 and emersed into the water in the bottle, and cap 264 is replaced on bottle 262 as shown in FIG. 4C. Straw 210 may then be pumped up and down, twirled, and/or otherwise moved about in bottle 262 to assist in flavoring the water in bottle 262 with the flavoring substance contained in flavoring bag 230. Once the water in bottle 262 is flavored, it may be imbibed by sipping upon sipping end 206 of drinking straw 210.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0049] flavoring bag assembly 350 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention, including drinking straw 310 of FIG. 5A, is shown in the side view of FIG. 5B. Drinking straw 310 of that embodiment comprises adhesive strip 380, provided with protective cover strip 381, on exterior surface 309 of the emersion end portion of straw 310 adjacent to emersion end 308. When straw 310 is to be used to flavor and imbibe a liquid, protective cover strip 381 is removed from adhesive strip 380 and flavoring bag 330 is pressed onto adhesive strip 380 to be retained against outer surface 309 of the end portion of straw 310 adjacent emersion end 308 as shown in the side view of FIG. 5B.
Flavoring [0050] bag attachment device 420 of drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 450 of FIG. 6C, is shown in the isometric pictorial view in FIG. 6A, and the sectional side view of FIG. 6B. Flavoring bag attachment device 420 includes receiver tube 422 and flavor bag clip 440. Receiver tube 422 has interior passage 424 sized to receive the emersion end portion of drinking straw 410 adjacent drinking straw 410 emersion end 408. Flavoring bag clip 440 is mounted upon exterior wall 426 of receiver tube 422 and includes elastic clip member 442 extending outward from exterior surface 426 of receiver tube 422. Clip member retention hook 444 is affixed to exterior surface 426 of receiver tube 422 and is positioned such that clip member 442 may be pressed into close proximity of exterior wall 426 of receiver tube 422 and placed under hook 444 to retain elastic clip member 442 in close proximity to exterior wall 426. Flavoring bag attachment device 420 is shown in section in the side view of FIG. 6B. The preferred embodiment of FIG. 6B is molded of a resilient elastic material, such as a suitable plastic, and includes retention spring 428 formed in receiver tube wall 427. Retention spring 428 assures the provision of sufficient friction, regardless of minor variances in diameter of drinking straws 410 with which flavoring bag attachment device 420 may be used, to maintain the longitudinal position of flavoring bag attachment device 420 along drinking straw 410.
To create drinking straw and [0051] flavoring bag assembly 450 of FIG. 6C, the emersion end of drinking straw 410 is inserted through interior passage 424 of receiving tube 422 of flavoring bag attachment device 420 and flavoring bag attachment device 420 is positioned as desired in proximity to emersion end 408 of drinking straw 410. Flavoring bag 430 is then placed under clip member 442 and clip member 442 is pressed into proximity to outer wall 426 of receiver tube 422 and under retention hook 444 to secure flavoring bag 430 against outer wall 426 of receiver tube 420 of flavor bag attachment device 422.
An alternative flavoring [0052] bag attachment device 520 for facilitating attachment of a flavoring bag to an emersion end of a drinking straw is shown in the top view of FIG. 7A and the side view of FIG. 7B. Flavoring bag attachment device 520 includes first and second receiver tube sections 522 connected by longitudinal connecting strip 538. The preferred embodiment of alternative flavoring bag attachment device 520 is molded of a flexible, elastic, resilient material, such as a suitable plastic. Connecting strip 638 has an arcuate shape as shown in the side view of FIG. 7B. Thus, when an emersion end portion of a drinking straw is inserted through both of receiver tube sections 522, the central portion of arcuate connecting member 538 will resiliently press against an outside wall of the drinking straw and the opposing interior surfaces of passages 524 of receiver tube sections 522 will be drawn against the outside wall of the straw to assure provision of sufficient friction, regardless of minor variances in diameter of drinking straws, to maintain the longitudinal position of flavoring bag attachment device 520 along the drinking straw. Once flavoring bag attachment device 520 is placed on a straw, a flavoring bag may be placed under clip member 542 and clip member 542 pressed under retention hook 544 to secure the bag to the straw.
Flavoring [0053] bag attachment device 620 of drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 650 of FIG. 8C, is shown in the end view of FIG. 8A and side view of FIG. 8B. Flavoring bag attachment device 620 includes first and second receiver tube sections 622 connected by longitudinal connecting strip 638. The preferred embodiment of flavoring bag attachment device 620 is made of a supple, resilient material, such as a suitable plastic material. To assemble drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 650, the emersion end of drinking straw 610 is first inserted through internal passage 624 of one of receiving tube sections 622. Flavoring bag 630 is then placed against the exterior surface of the emersion end portion of drinking straw 610 adjacent to emersion end 608, and under connecting strip 638. Emersion end 608 of drinking straw 610 is then inserted through the second receiver tube section 622. Flavoring bag 630 will then be retained against exterior surface 609 of drinking straw 610 by connecting strip 638.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0054] flavoring bag assembly 750 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention, including flexible, elastic retention band 790 of FIG. 9A, is shown in the front view of FIG. 9B. To assemble drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 750, emersion end 708 and an emersion end portion of drinking straw 710 adjacent to emersion end 708 are first passed through one of holes 791 in flexible retention band 790. Flavoring bag 730 is then placed under flexible retention band body 788 and emersion end 708 and an emersion end portion of straw 710 are passed though the second hole 791 of flexible retention band 790.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0055] flavoring bag assembly 850 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in the isometric pictorial view of FIG. 10. Flavoring bag 830 of assembly 850 includes flavoring bag body 832 and drinking straw clip 892 mounted upon an edge of bag body 832. Drinking straw clip 892 is formed of a suitably flexible, elastic resilient material, for example, a suitable plastic material. To form assembly 850, an emersion portion of drinking straw 810 adjacent emersion end 808 is pressed between opposing jaws 893 of clip 892 to retain flavoring bag 830 along the emersion end portion of straw 810 adjacent to emersion end 808.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0056] flavoring bag assembly 950 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention, including flavoring bag 930 of FIG. 11A, is shown in the isometric pictorial view of FIG. 11B. Flavoring bag 930 includes flavoring bag body 932 and butterfly strips 984 and 986 running along one edge of flavoring bag body 932. Butterfly strips 984 and 986 have adhesive coated, opposing surfaces 994 and 996, respectively, covered by protective cover strips 995 and 997 respectively. To assemble drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 950, protective cover strips 995 and 997 are first peeled from adhesive surfaces 994 and 996 respectively. An emersion end portion of drinking straw 910 adjacent to emersion end 908 is then placed along seam 985 between butterfly strips 984 and 986. Butterfly strips 984 and 986 are then pressed around the emersion end portion of straw 910 and pressed together where they join on the far side of the immersion end portion of straw 910 to retain the emersion end portion of straw 910 adjacent immersion end 908 between them and along the edge of flavoring bag body 932
Exemplary drinking straw and [0057] flavoring bag assembly 1050 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention, including flavoring bag 1030 of FIG. 12A, is shown in the end view of FIG. 12B. Flavoring bag 1030 is formed of a pair of flavoring sacks 1072 and 1074 joined at two generally parallel seams 1076. Internal opposing surfaces 1073 and 1075 of sacks 1072 and 1074, respectively, are provided with an adhesive coating. To assemble drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 1050, an emersion end portion of drinking straw 1010 is placed between opposing sack surfaces 1073 and 1075 as shown in FIG. 11A. Surfaces 1073 and 1074 are then squeezed together about drinking straw 1010 to bind opposing surfaces 1073 and 1075 about straw 1010 and to form drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 1050 of FIG. 12B.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0058] flavoring bag assembly 1150 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in the isometric pictorial view of FIG. 13. Flavoring bag 1130 includes bag body 1132 and straw mounting tube 1178 running along one edge of sack body 1132. The assembly is assembled by sliding emersion end 1108 and an adjacent emersion end portion of drinking straw 1110 into straw mounting tube 1178 to mount flavoring bag 1130 upon the emersion end portion of straw 1110 proximate to emersion end 1108. Straw mounting tube 1178 may be made of a material similar to or identical to that of which bag body 1132 is formed, or an elastic material may be utilized to provide a compressive grip upon the emersion end portion of straw 1110.
Exemplary drinking straw and [0059] flavoring bag assembly 1250 comprising an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in the isometric pictorial view of FIG. 14. Flavoring bag 1230 includes bag body 1232 and elastic straw mounting ring 1282 attached to sack body 1232 by means of string 1283. The assembly is assembled by sliding mounting ring 1282 over emersion end 1208 and an adjacent emersion end portion of drinking straw 1210.
While exemplary drinking straw and flavoring bag assemblies comprising embodiments of the present invention have been shown, it will be understood, of course, that the invention is not limited to those embodiments. Modification may be made by those skilled in the art, particularly in light of the foregoing teachings. For example, [0060] straw mounting ring 1282 may be sewn directly to a corner of bag body 1232, and string 1283 eliminated from the embodiment of drinking straw and flavoring bag assembly 1250. It is, therefore, contemplated by the appended claims to cover any such modification which incorporates the essential features of this invention or which encompasses the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1. A drinking straw comprising:

a fluid conduit having an interior wall defining an interior fluid conducting passage and extending from a sipping end to an immersion end such that, when said immersion end is immersed in a fluid, the fluid may be drawn through the passage from said immersion end to said sipping end by applying sufficient suction at said sipping end; and,

a fluid flavoring bag body including a fluid permeable material and containing a fluid flavoring substance for flavoring a fluid, said flavoring bag body attached to an exterior surface of a conduit emersion end portion adjacent said immersion end.

2. A drinking straw comprising:

a fluid conduit having an interior wall defining an interior fluid conducting passage and extending from a sipping end to an immersion end such that, when said immersion end is immersed min a fluid, the fluid may be drawn through the passage from said immersion end to said sipping end by applying sufficient suction at said sipping end; and,

attachment means for attaching a fluid flavoring element for flavoring a fluid to an exterior surface of an emersion end portion of said conduit adjacent to said immersion end.

3. The drinking straw of claim 2 in which the flavoring element is a fluid flavoring bag including a fluid flavoring bag body made of material including a fluid permeable material, said bag body containing a fluid flavoring substance for flavoring a fluid, further comprising:

said attachment means is a clip-type attachment means.

4. The drinking straw of claim 3, further comprising:

said clip-type attachment means comprises an elastic clip member extending outward from said exterior surface of said emersion end portion of said conduit to a distal clip member end and lying generally in a common plane with an axis of said emersion end portion; and,

releasable constraining means for releasably constraining a distal end portion of said elastic clip member adjacent said distal end in proximity to said exterior conduit wall when said elastic clip member end portion is pressed toward said conduit wall

5. The drinking straw of claim 4, further comprising:

said releasable constraining means includes a hook.

6. The drinking straw of claim 2 in which the flavoring element is a fluid flavoring bag including a fluid flavoring bag body made of material including a fluid permeable material, said bag body containing a fluid flavoring substance for flavoring a fluid, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises an elastic band.

7. The drinking straw of claim 2 in which the flavoring element is a fluid flavoring bag including a fluid flavoring bag body made of material including a fluid permeable material, said bag body containing a fluid flavoring substance for flavoring a fluid, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises an adhesive strip.

8. The drinking straw of claim 2 in which the flavoring element is a fluid flavoring bag including a fluid flavoring bag body made of material including a fluid permeable material, said bag body containing a fluid flavoring substance for flavoring a fluid, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises a string.

9. A flavoring bag for flavoring a liquid to be consumed by use of a drinking straw, the straw having a fluid conduit with an interior wall defining an internal fluid conducting passage and extending from a sipping end to an immersion end to be immersed in the liquid to be consumed through the straw and having an emersion end portion adjacent the emersion end, the flavoring bag comprising:

a bag body formed of material including material permeable to the liquid to be consumed;

a flavoring substance contained within said bag body; and,

attachment means for attaching the flavoring bag body to an exterior surface of the emersion end portion of the straw.

10. A flavoring bag as in claim 9, further comprising:

said attachment means is a clip-on type attachment means which nestingly embraces the emersion end portion of the straw.

11. A flavoring bag as in claim 9, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises an elastic band.

12. A flavoring bag as in claim 9, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises an adhesive strip.

13. A flavoring bag as in claim 12, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises a first and second butterfly strip running along an edge of said bag body portion and including first and second opposing surfaces respectively; and.

said first opposing surface includes a first adhesive strip.

14. A flavoring bag as in claim 13, further comprising:

said second opposing surface includes a second adhesive strip.

15. A flavoring bag as in claim 9, further comprising:

said attachment means comprises a cylindrical ring for embraceingly receiving said straw end portion.

16. A flavoring bag as in claim 9, further comprising:

said bag body is formed of first and second similar sacks, said sacks joined at two generally parallel common seams and including first and second opposing sack sides, respectively, said first opposing sack side including an adhesive coating such that a drinking straw may be placed between said first and second opposing sack sides and said first and second opposing sack sides may be brought into contact to adhere one to the other to surround and retain the emersion end portion of the straw therebetween.

17. A flavoring bag as in claim 16, further comprising:

said second opposing sack side includes an adhesive coating.

18. A flavoring bag as in claim 9, further comprising:

said bag body is formed with a bag body edge; and,

a tube, formed along said edge, sized to embraceingly receive and retain the emersion end portion of the straw.

19. A flavoring bag as in claim 18, further comprising:

said tube is formed of an elastic material.

20. A flavoring bag attachment device for attaching a flavoring bag to a drinking straw, the straw having a fluid conduit with an interior wall defining an internal fluid conducting passage and extending from a sipping end to an immersion end to be immersed in a liquid to be consumed through the straw and having an emersion end portion adjacent the emersion end, the flavoring bag attachment device comprising:

drinking straw attachment means for attaching the flavoring bag attachment device to a drinking straw; and,

flavoring bag attachment means for attaching the flavoring bag attachment device to a flavoring bag.

21. The flavoring bag attachment device of claim 20 further comprising;

said drinking straw attachment means includes a first straw receiving tube section, said first straw receiving tube section including a first interior wall defining a first interior passage, said first interior passage sized to receive a drinking straw.

22. The flavoring bag attachment device of claim 21 further comprising;

said straw receiving tube section includes an exterior surface and said flavoring bag attachment means comprises clip means for clipping a flavoring bag against said exterior surface.

23. The flavoring bag attachment device of claim 21 further comprising;

said drinking straw attachment means includes a second straw receiving tube section, said second straw receiving tube section including a second interior wall defining a second interior passage, said second passage sized to receive a drinking straw; and

said flavoring bag attachment means includes an elongate longitudinal connecting strip including first and second distal ends, said first end attached to said first straw receiving tube section and said second end attached to said second straw receiving tube section.