The best reusable coffee cups for taking with you everywhere

Never need a single-use cup again.
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Best For The Environment

rCup

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Best For Dropping

bru

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Best For Tech

Ember Mug 2

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Best For Baristas

Neon Kactus

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Best For Heat Retention

Bodum

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Best For Materials

Ecobru

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Best For Collapsing

Pokito

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Best For Travelling

Wilford & Sons

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The world keeps turning but we’re only just learning — or just taking seriously, more to the point — about the effects of environmental damage.

It’s something that even the most relaxed coffee drinkers need to understand. If you’re the sort of person (there are indeed many of us) who can barely survive the morning without a trip to a coffee shop, that means you. It’s time to invest in a reusable coffee cup. 

Waste is one of the major problems we are facing globally, and single-use plastic is arguably the biggest culprit. We've all seen the images of plastics polluting the oceans and damaging the habitats of species around the world. It really needs to stop.

Here some key information to get you started on your shopping journey.

What are the benefits of a reusable coffee cup? 

One of the most basic actions we can take to reduce non-recyclable material is switching from using takeaway coffee cups to using a reusable cup. Despite what you may think, the majority of takeaway coffee cups are not recyclable as they contain a thin plastic lining. So, switching to a reusable cup can make a significant impact on the amount of single-use plastic entering the environment. 

What are reusable coffee cups made from?

They come in a range of materials, such as silicone, glass, or stainless steel. Which cup you choose is down to personal preference. It may also depend on your lifestyle. If you do a lot of commuting or always have your cup in your bag, glass might not be the best option. If you’re really serious about doing your bit for the environment, there are cups made from other cups. 

Will coffee shops let you use a reusable cup?

Absolutely. When you place your order just give them your reusable cup and they’ll use that one instead of clogging up the environment with yet another single use cup. It’s just a shame they won’t wash it up for you too.

What makes a good reusable coffee cup?

A good start is a cup that keeps your coffee warm. Some cups will retain heat for longer than others, so check out each cup’s stats. Other features include unique drinking designs — such as a 360-degree opening that you find on some cups — or even collapsible designs. Some cups are also good for keeping cool drinks cool, or might built for taking on more robust activities, such as hiking. 

What is the best reusable coffee cup?

It's one thing deciding to switch over to a reusable coffee cup, but it's an entirely different challenge to actually pick one to use. Reusable cups come in different shapes, sizes, and colours, and all use different technologies to ensure each cup is the best it can be.

To help you make the decision, we’ve done the research (and plenty of coffee drinking) and selected the best cups on the market. All for an environmentally-friendly cup of joe.

These are the best reusable coffee cups in 2024.

rCup reusable coffee cup

rCup

Best For The Environment

The rCup is the world's first reusable coffee cup crafted from recycled paper coffee cups.

With an innovative 360-degree drinking design, the cup can be opened with one hand by simply pressing down. This makes drinking on the go hassle-free. It also eradicates the need to drink through a less than convenient small hole. 

It's completely BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and has been made to last at least 10 years. It's also 100% leak-proof, meaning you can enjoy your cup without any fear of spillage.

The rCup is also fully insulated to keep your brew hotter for longer. This means it's more comfortable to hold too, and you shouldn't be scolded by your hot drink.

It won't break the bank and offers great value for money, especially with all the clever features you are getting. You'll also have the knowledge that your cup has come from recycled cups, meaning you really are doing your bit for the environment.

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bru reusable coffee cup

bru

Best For Dropping

The bru cup is built to last. Made of robust, shatter-proof, high-grade stainless steel, the bru cup can survive just about anything you throw at it.

Whether you're on the commute, at your desk, or in the middle of a long meeting, this cup will keep your drink hot or cold, as you like it. Not only is it well-insulated, but it also doesn't 'sweat', so you'll never have to deal with condensation on the outside or a small puddle underneath it. It even stays cool to the touch immediately after boiling water is poured into it.

It has a slick design and has the perfect (340ml) capacity for your standard brew. It will easily slide under your local coffee shop machine. It even has a large opening so you can fully appreciate that freshly brewed smells coming from your favourite drink.

It's more expensive than some of the other cups in this list, but is cheaper than other stainless steel options.

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With the Ember Mug 2, even your daily cup of joe gets a smart upgrade. OK, so it’s pricey — way beyond most of the other options on this list — but the value you’ll get from it is well worth the expenditure.

It’s especially good for coffee drinkers who are particular about temperature. With the Ember Mug 2, you can set your perfect temperature — anything between 50°C – 62.5°C — and you’ll get a phone alert telling you when it’s reached that temperature.

It can be controlled via an app or a touch display on the mug itself. No connection? No problem. Even without the smart app, the mug automatically remembers and sets to the last used temperature.

It keeps your drunk warm for three hours or for the whole day when you use the charging coaster.

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The Neon Kactus cup has an anti-slip thermal sleeve, a splash proof lid, and is made of the highest quality borosilicate glass for extra durability. The glass won't taint or absorb the taste of your drink like plastic/bamboo has been reported to do.

At 340ml, this cup is Barista friendly for the perfect coffee shop experience. The cup fits perfectly under all coffee machines and will be happily received by your barista. 

The Neon Kactus cup is 100% recyclable and plastic/BPA free. It's also super easy to clean, safe to microwave, and comes in a range of colours.

There are slightly cheaper reusable cups on the market but this is a top-quality product that doesn't have any real weaknesses.

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Bodum reusable coffee cup

Bodum

Best For Heat Retention

The Bodum cup is made from stainless steel, which not only looks classy but is great for heat retention. With vacuum insulation, the Bodum stainless steel cup will keep your drink warm or cool for several hours. 

It also has a closable lid with a stopper for the opening and a slip-proof rubber silicone band. This means the Bodum cup should be great for the commute, although it's not leak-proof due to the possibility of pressure build-up.

It's dishwasher safe but obviously shouldn't go anywhere near a microwave. Hopefully this shouldn't be an issue though due to it's heat retaining qualities.

This cup comes in loads of colours but the design is pretty basic. Basic or understated and elegant? The choice is yours.

The Bodum cup is going to cost you around £20 normally, which is one the highest prices in this round up, but that's down to the stainless steel, which has its advantages.

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Ecobru reusable coffee cup

Ecobru

Best For Materials

The Ecobru cup sets itself apart from the competition due to the premium materials used in its design.

It's made of durable, high-quality glass, and food grade silicone. Ecobru is so confident you'll rate this product highly that they offer a full refund if returned within 30 days of purchase. Ecobru bet that you won't.

This premium cup is very easy to clean and is dishwasher and microwave safe. It includes a stylish easy grip food grade silicone sleeve to keep your hands safe and keep your drink hot. It also comes with a splash proof lid.

Much like a lot of the other cups in this category, it's the perfect size to use in coffee shops or at home. The 340ml cup is perfect for your cappuccino, latte, or hot tea, wherever you are.

This cup costs slightly more than some other glass options but the difference can be put down to the high-quality nature of the materials used. If you care about quality then you should be happy to pay slightly more.

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Pokito collapsible coffee cup

Pokito

Best For Collapsing

The Pokito is a large, reusable cup (475ml) that collapses to just 4.5cm tall. This means that it's super portable and compact so it won't clutter your bag, or wherever you keep your cup. It also weighs just 100g, so it's perfect if you need to travel light or you have a busy commute.

The Pokito cup has a clip-down, spill-proof lid, a sturdy polypropylene base, and a non-slip centre band that's comfortable to grip but never hot to the touch.

It's dishwasher proof for easy cleaning but is not safe to use in the microwave.

The Pokito expands into three sizes so you can enjoy your coffee just the way you like it and change the size to suit any coffee shop machine you are using.

The Pokito is not the cheapest in this list but offers plenty for the price and may be worth it for the collapsibility alone.

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This Wilford & Sons cup is made of robust stainless steel inside and outside and has double-walled vacuum insulation to keep your drinks cold for up to eight hours and warm for up to four hours. The silicone cuff and drinking caps are also 100% BPA-free. 

Due to the push-button closure, this cup can be opened and closed with just one hand. This is particularly handy when you are on the move or stuck on a busy train. The grooved rubber cuff ensures a great grip, so that you always have everything firmly under control.

Cleaning the Wilford & Sons cup is pretty easy as you can disassemble the lid into its individual parts, meaning you can get into every pesky nook. 

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