11 best reusable coffee cups to turn your caffeine addiction sustainable
Reusable coffee cups are this year's must-have accessory. Every year, billions of single-use coffee cups are disposed of across the UK. 2.5 billion, to be exact. Only one in 400 coffee cups is recycled, which equates to over 30,000 tonnes of landfill waste. And the worst part? This number is only set to increase by a third by 2030.
Sadly, these terrifying stats come as no surprise. As a nation, we drink about 95 million cups of coffee a day, with the average latte stan sipping up an average of two mugs every 24 hours – and popping into your local Pret to get your fix, no prep needed, is convenient. But we have no choice but to get our act together and start using sustainable alternatives, pronto.
Luckily, owning one of the best reusable coffee cups is fashionable. It suggests you care about the planet (cool), shows that you know your brews/beans/blends (also cool) and – if you choose the right one – elevates any office get-up. So while it's not just our favourite coffee shops that can serve up a brew worth shouting about (we’re alluding to these amazing coffee subscription services, FYI), heading to your local coffee jaunt armed with a pink Frank Green coffee cup just can't be competed with. Here's everything you need to know about the best reusable coffee cups on the market.
Reusable coffee cup reviews | What is the best reusable coffee cup material? | How long does a reusable coffee cup last? | How we tested the best reusable coffee cups
The best reusable coffee cups 2023 at a glance:
- Best overall: Circular and Co Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup, £15.95, Amazon
- Best collapsible: STOJO On-The-Go Collapsible Coffee Cup, £12.99, Amazon
- Best glass: KeepCup Cork Brew Reusable 16oz Glass Coffee Cup / Travel Mug, £26, John Lewis
- Best leak-proof: Joseph Joseph Sipp Travel Mug, £11.64, Amazon
- Best for tea-drinkers: SoleCup Travel Mug Loose Tea Infuser, £19, Amazon
What is the best reusable coffee cup material?
Most of the reusable coffee cups in this edit are made from glass, bamboo fibre, stainless steel or recyclable plastic. And each material has different benefits. Glass is easy to clean, bamboo fibre is sustainable, stainless steel keeps liquids both hot and cold for time and plastic is lightweight and durable.
How long does a reusable coffee cup last?
If you buy something of good-quality and look after it well (read: wash it thoroughly after every use and prevent it from getting knocked around too much in your bag), the average lifespan of a reusable coffee cup should be around four years. Stainless steel coffee cups will be more durable than glass or plastic.
How we tested the best reusable coffee cups:
I am quite the hot drink obsessive, so testing these reusable coffee cups was nothing short of a joy. There are tonnes of options on the market – including many epic reusable coffee cups which we didn't get the chance to try – but after scoring on leak protection, design and how well it kept my drink insulated over a period of a few weeks, we're certain that you won't be disappointed by these.
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What is the best reusable coffee cup? Ahead, our edit.
Circular and Co Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup, £15.95, Amazon
Why we love it: Our favourite of the reusable coffee cups we tried – and the variation we've been reaching for time and time again ever since – is the Circular & Co leakproof reusable coffee cup. The main reason for its crown? You don't have to sip your coffee through one tiny mouth hole. Instead, it serves up a 360 degree drinking experience, just as you'd get if you drank from your bog-standard coffee mug. It's leak-proof, looks chic, is easy to clean in the dishwasher and holds a hefty amount of flat white. Oh, and it's made from a number of the many millions of used coffee cups that the brand have collected from around the country (then cleaned and blended into a new material). So. Good.
Sizes: 340 Millilitres.
Colours: Black and pink, black and mustard, black and blue, cream and black, cream and green, cream and blue.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these Amazon promo codes.
Joseph Joseph Sipp Travel Mug, £11.64, Amazon
Why we love it: Great for both tea and coffee drinks, this reusable mug is made from a grippy, non-slip BPA-free plastic making it perfect for hectic commutes. We found it particularly easy to hold, and loved that it is microwave-safe (so you can re-heat your drink if you need to). It kept drinks warm for a few hours and it has a hygienic Sipp lid which is designed to keep bacteria to a minimum.
Sizes: 340ml or 454 ml.
Colours: Green, blue, coral, silver.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these Amazon promo codes.
STOJO On-The-Go Collapsible Coffee Cup, £12.99, Amazon
Why we love it: The Stojo cup is the best collapsable variation we tried, perfect if you hate carrying your reusable coffee cup around all day after taking the last sip of flat white. This cup folds up and fits in your pocket, is seriously lightweight and comes in a range of mood-boosting hues, like this lovely peony shade. The only downside? The insulation isn’t quite as good as some other offerings - but if you drink you coffee as quickly as you anti-bac after a trip to the supermarket, that shouldn’t be a problem.
Sizes: 355ml.
Colours: Sage, blue, pink, grey, denim, turquoise, black, yellow, oat, peony, steel blue.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these Amazon promo codes.
S'well Stainless Steel Traveler, £27.47, Amazon
Why we love it: First off: how pretty is this reusable coffee cup?! We're obsessed with the geode design it's adorned in. Secondly: it's genuinely really good. S'well traveler mugs have been designed to fit more "snugly" in your hands than some other designs, and since the mouth is really wide, there's space to add ice if your go-to brew is a cold one. It keeps drinks both hot or super cold all day long no problem.
Sizes: 470ml, 350ml, 590ml.
Colours: White marble, wood, black, navy, pink, gold, blue granite.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these Amazon promo codes.
SoleCup Travel Mug Loose Tea Infuser, £19, Amazon
Why we love it: This cute tea infuser mug is so good if you can't start your day without a good old cup of English Breakfast tea. Best for loose leaf tea, it features a diffuser which attaches to the lid. and holds a good amount of loose leaves for a delicious morning brew. The cup is made from glass to stop it from negatively impacting on your tea's flavour, and the silicone strap stops you from burning your hand. Oh, and if you do fancy a coffee, you can take the detachable loose leaf tea infuser out – and the mug will fit under most coffee machines.
Sizes: 340 millilitres.
Colours: Ice cream, grey, blue, black, pink, red.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these Amazon promo codes.
Temperature Controlled Travel Mug 14oz, WAS £189 NOW £179.95, La Redoute
Why we love it: This reusable coffee cup is expensive, granted. It's fancy. It's show-y off-y. But what makes it worth the £150+ price tag, we hear you ask? Well, it keeps your drink at your own preferred temperature - you can customise the temperature setting yourself - and it tells you when your drink has reached that preferred temperature. So you don't take a sip too early and burn your tongue. There's also an app which you can sync up to the coffee cup, with temperature and brew timers for green tea, coffee and more, plus recipes and a caffeine intake tracker. You can check your heart rate and connect the app to your Apple health app. Told ya it was fancy.
Sizes: 14oz.
Colours: Black.KeepCup Cork Brew Reusable 16oz Glass Coffee Cup / Travel Mug, £26, John Lewis
Why we love it: KeepCup launched a thermal range which we're huge fans of, but we love their OG cork and glass reusable coffee cup just as much. It's the world's first barista-standard reusable cup which you can take to your fave coffee shop with you and get refilled. The cork band is light, antibacterial, biodegradable and has super thermal qualities, while the lid is splash-proof and really easy to clean. Environmentally friendly, it's made from durable, toughened soda lime glass and non-toxic, BPA-free and BPS-free plastic - if that's something you're worried about.
Sizes: 455ml.
Colours: Teal & Black.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these john Lewis promo codes.
The Hot/Cold Bottle 17oz, £38, Lululemon
Why we love it: Best for workout babes, this Lululemon reusable coffee cup works well for both hot and cold drinks. Our favourite feature is the single-touch open-and-close lid, which makes it super easy to open the lid and drink with one hand when you're on-the-go. It's made from double-layer stainless steel and is vacuum-insulated to help keep your drink hot for a really long time. Plus, it comes with a built-in silicone coaster which protects any surfaces from damage.
Sizes: 17oz.
Colours: Graphite Grey, Pink Mist, Green Jasper, White, Black, Cassis.
Klean Kanteen Bottle, £29.45, Amazon
Why we love it: Leak-proof, grippy and lightweight, this is the perfect reusable coffee cup for hikes or long walks. 'Cos no stroll up a mountain is complete without a warming mug of coffee, right? Features of particular note? The thermal performance of this mug has been upgraded in comparison to previous models with the new TK Closure™ system, and the lip is rounded for spill-free drinking.
Sizes: 16oz and 12oz.
Colours: Lilac, berry, yellow, green, pink, blue.Save when you shop for the best reusable coffee cups with these Amazon promo codes.
Pink Hearts Chilly's Reusable Cup 340ml, WAS £23 NOW £16, Emma Bridgewater
Why we love it: As functional as it is cute, this heart-adorned Chilly's reusable cup boasts double-walled insulation to keep your drink hot and cold. It makes a lovely gift and we love that - despite the temperature of your brew remaining hot - your hands will never burn.
Sizes: 340ml.
Colours: Pink heart print.Durable Ceramic Tumbler, £24, Free People
Why we love it: Making your own brew (and refraining the urge to stop off at Starbucks) will be a total joy with this Good Citizen Coffee Company cup. It comes with a matte protective sleeve that stops you from burning your hands, and is made from ceramic which is really durable (and doesn't make your drink taste funny). It works just as well for hot and cold liquids, and is dishwasher safe.
Sizes: 14oz.
Colours: White, green, red, gold.
