blender straw 2

add extra objects in preferences to activate single vert

mesh add single vert

select vertex, ctrl + shift + B to bevel, increase segments

right click -> convert to curve

increase depth

select curve, subdivide

shift + click to select alternate point

alt + s to scale

right click -> shade smooth

right click -> convert to mesh

object data property -> check auto smooth -> increase angle to 40

reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCVEtLjpeB8