paper umbrellas

Tiny tropical garnishes

Paper umbrellas are small decorative parasols, typically made of colorful paper or foil with a wooden pick for a handle, used as cocktail garnishes in tropical or tiki-style drinks.

They signal festivity and vacation atmosphere: The mai tai arrived with a paper umbrella and a slice of pineapple.

Full-sized paper umbrellas, often oiled for water resistance, are traditional accessories in East Asian cultures.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G