If you love your morning coffee, a reusable coffee cup is a more eco-friendly way to get your morning fix, whether you're making one from your coffee machine for on the go or stopping at your local coffee shop. In the UK alone 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are used annually, creating 30,000 tonnes of waste every year and, just to make the situation sadder, only one in 400 of these cups are recycled.
Finding the best reusable coffee cup that suits you and your lifestyle can help lower your carbon footprint and reduce the amount of disposable coffee cups going to landfill, and, like your favourite coffee subscription service, it can also save you some pennies in the long run, as many cafes now have initiatives offering money off of drinks when presented with a reusable coffee cup.
Best reusable coffee cups at a glance:
• Best overall: Stojo On The Go Collapsible Coffee Cup - View now on Amazon UK
• Best eco-friendly: Circular and Co. Reusable Coffee Cup - View now on Circular And Co
• Best for installation technology: Chilly's Series 2 Coffee Cup - View now on Amazon UK
We’ve rounded up the best reusable coffee cups on the market from trustworthy brands, from Thermos to Stojo and Chilly's, so you can continue to enjoy your hot drinks and black coffee benefits, while also doing your part for the planet.
Best eco-friendly
Circular&Cocircularandco.com
Description
This coffee cup has been made from old reusable coffee cups and is 100% leakproof, so you can throw it in your bag and your mind be at ease. It has been designed to keep your drink hot for 60 to 90 minutes and will last for 10 years. Technically, it's the only coffee cup you'll ever need and if looked after, will last for up to ten years.
Customer review: "I’ve bought these cups before I really like them . Great cups great colours. The people I bought them for loved them as well."
Pros
- Lots of colour available
- BPA & melamine free
- Dishwasher safe
- Spare parts available
Cons
- None
Best on-the-go
AmazonDescription
This reusable coffee cup is collapsible so you can take it with you anywhere, anytime, making it perfect for people on the go who are partial to more than one hot beverage a day. It is made from food-grade silicone and recyclable materials, so it's super resilient and should not ever need replacing. Even better, it's suitable for the microwave and comes in multiple colours.
Customer review: "Best reusable cup I ever owned. Folds very easily but my biggest advantage is that it is 100% spillproof when closed properly! I tested this by shaking it with hot black coffee. I am very impressed."
Pros
- Practical
- Don't need to worry about leaks
Cons
- Some reviews mention coffee stains the cup after time
Best small size
AmazonDescription
While this reusable coffee cup may be a little more on the pricey side, KeepCup are renowned for their reusable drinking cups and reliable quality. This food-grade stainless steel coffee cup comes in four different colours and has a vacuum seal lid to keep your coffee or tea extra hot. Its also the perfect size for barista coffee makers, so its great if you're someone who makes regular cafe pitstops.
Customer review: "Perfect size (medium coffee cup), I bring this to my local coffee shop and keeps my coffee hot for trips to the playground with the kids!"
Pros
- Worth the money
- Thermal technology is excellent
Cons
- Little fiddly at times
Best for installation technology
AmazonDescription
Another well-respected brand, this stylish Chilly's Series 2 Insulated Coffee Cup is double-walled to help keep your beverage nice and hot, while the outside stays cool to prevent you from burning. The lid is BPA-free and impact resistant to prevent any major leaks or splashes and it's available in a range of vibrant colours.
Customer review: "Great product, well made. Use it for both hot and cold drinks and keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold long enough for me."
Pros
- Lots of colours are available
- Double walled
- Spill proof
- Great for hot and cold drinks
Cons
- None
Best practical
AmazonDescription
If you're someone who prefers your cup to have a handle, then this one is for you. This reusable coffee cup has had raving reviews for keeping drinks hot for hours and not leaking, which doesn't surprise us seen as Thermos have been making insulated products for over 115 years. As well as being available in six colours it also comes with a 50 year guarantee, if that doesn't scream quality, we don't know what does.
Customer review: "Keeps my drinks hot for hours ,comfortable handle and has never leaked. Excellent quality."
Pros
- Great for large quantities
- No leaking
Cons
- Not dishwasher safe
Dishwasher safe: no
Verified customer review: “I love these flasks, this is my second one, although even though I had the first one for quite a long time it was still good. I just wanted the change of colour. So worth the money. I have arthritis in my hands and can't hold cups, this flask is perfect for me. I highly recommend these flasks.”
Best stylish
AmazonDescription
This double wall stainless steel reusable coffee cup comes is available in a variety of eight different colours, is BPA-free and the vacuum seal lid helps to keep your drinks hot or cold for hours.
Customer review: "Love the metal version. So much more durable than the plastic ones and keep drinks hotter for longer!"
Pros
- Great quality, lasts for years
- Durable
Cons
- None
Best unique
AmazonDescription
The Natural HuskeeCup are pretty cool, as they're partly made from recycled coffee husk. This aesthetically pleasing coffee cup's unique thermal properties will keep your chosen beverage hotter for longer and once you've finished with your cup you can send it back to the company who will then recycle it into a brand new cup.
Customer review: "Live these mugs. My tea or coffee do not get cold for long. And they look so nice and so comfortable to hold. Just note that lids are not hermetic- there are holes, so by design it’s not intended to be leak proof."
Pros
- Good value
- Pretty design
- Easy to hold
Cons
- Lids aren't leak proof
FAQs
How do you clean your reusable coffee cup?
Some reusable coffee cups are dishwasher safe, but many recommend that hand washing is gentler on your cup - especially if it has rubber elements. If your cup has developed an odor, you can use a mixture of baking soda and water to neutralize it. Fill the cup with warm water and add a teaspoon of baking soda. Let it sit for a few hours before rinsing thoroughly. Always allow your cup and all its components to air dry completely before reassembling it. Placing the cup upside down on a clean drying rack or towel will help prevent water from pooling inside.
If your cup has developed stains over time, you can create a paste to prevent a build up of stains, odors and bacteria made from baking soda and water. Apply the paste to the stained areas and gently scrub with a soft brush or cloth. Rinse thoroughly afterward.
How long is my reusable coffee cup meant to last?
On average, a well-maintained and high-quality reusable coffee cup can last anywhere from several months to several years. Things like care and maintenance, material, how often you use it and accidents can impact the lifespan of your cup.
Hannah Mellin is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Yours. She has been working in the Journalism industry for over a decade and has written for an array of brands including John Lewis, Daily Mirror and Grazia. When she's not writing, researching or testing products, she's rennovating her Victorian terrace and chilling in the garden with her sausage dog Waffle.