Original Nectar Collector

The Brand Behind the Dab Straw

Original Nectar Collector is the company that put vertical dab straws on the map. Before the category exploded, they were already engineering purpose-built tools for concentrate lovers who wanted portability without sacrificing quality. We carry their lineup because it holds up. The materials are honest, the designs are tested, and the kits include what you actually need instead of padding the box with fluff.

What's in the Original Nectar Collector Lineup

The collection covers a solid range of styles and use cases, so whether you want a barebones dab straw or a full kit with a silicone body and multiple tip options, you'll find it here.

Honeybird Kits

The Honeybird is their core kit. It comes with a body, a titanium or quartz tip, and a silicone dish for your concentrate. Compact enough to travel with, durable enough to be a daily driver. The Honeybird Pro steps the experience up with an upgraded tip and additional accessories included in the box.

Wildbird and Phat Bird

The Wildbird leans into portability even further, stripping the design down to its essentials. The Phat Bird takes the opposite approach, giving you a longer body and more airflow for a cooler, smoother hit. Different strokes for different sessions.

Tips and Accessories

Replacement tips are a big part of why people come back to Original Nectar Collector specifically. Titanium tips heat fast and handle abuse. Quartz tips keep flavor clean and are the right call if you run lower temperatures. We also carry the silicone containers and other accessories that complete your kit.

What to Look for When You Shop

Not all nectar collectors are built the same, and even within the Original Nectar Collector brand there are meaningful differences between models. Here's what actually matters.

Tip material: Titanium heats up quickly and resists damage, making it a practical everyday choice. Quartz offers cleaner, more nuanced flavor at lower temps. Some kits include both, which is the move if you haven't picked a preference yet.

Body material: Glass bodies look sharp and hit cleanly, but they ask more of you in terms of care. Silicone bodies are nearly indestructible and travel well. If you're hard on your gear, silicone is the smart call.

Kit vs. individual pieces: If you're new to nectar collectors, start with a kit. You get a body, a tip, and a dish in one purchase. If you're replacing a broken tip or upgrading a specific component, individual accessories are where to look.

For a broader look at how these compare to other dab straw options, our nectar collectors collection covers the full category, including pieces from other brands. We also carry dab collectors if you want to compare formats side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Original Nectar Collector different from other nectar collector brands?

They created the format and have been refining it since the beginning. The kits are designed as complete systems rather than mix-and-match afterthoughts, which means the components actually work well together. The brand also invests in material quality at a price point that doesn't require a second mortgage.

How do I use an Original Nectar Collector?

Heat the tip with a torch until it reaches your preferred temperature, let it cool for a few seconds if you're running quartz, then touch the tip to your concentrate in the silicone dish while inhaling through the mouthpiece. The vapor travels up through the body to you. It's a more direct process than loading a bowl or a banger, and most people pick it up in one session. Check out our guide to the best nectar collectors for more context on how the format works and what separates a solid unit from a cheap one.

Can I use an Original Nectar Collector with an electric nail instead of a torch?

Most Original Nectar Collector pieces are designed for torch use. If you want a fully electric experience, look into e-nails or electronic dab devices, but the standard Honeybird and Wildbird kits are built around a torch-and-tip workflow.

How do I clean an Original Nectar Collector?

Disassemble the kit and soak the glass or silicone body in isopropyl alcohol. Quartz tips clean up with a quick torch burn after soaking. Titanium tips are low maintenance but benefit from an occasional ISO wipe. Regular cleaning keeps the flavor honest and extends the life of every component.

Browse our full nectar collectors and dab collectors collections to see everything we carry in this space, and explore The Original Blunt Wrap if you want to round out your session kit.