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Best Reusable Coffee Cups (2020 Review!)
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- Опубліковано 17 сер 2024
- What are the best reusable coffee cups on the market? We reviewed and tested 8 popular coffee travel mugs to help you pick the best option for you! Coffee cups that we included are KeepCup Brew & Thermal, rCup, Loveramics Nomad Cup, Kinto Travel Tumbler, Frank Green Ceramic, Carter Everywhere Mug and Huskee Cup.
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Reusable Coffee Cups Showdown
4:25 Test #1: Thermal Loss
5:46 Test #2: Leak Test
6:50 Test #3: Weight
7:09 Test #4: Cleaning
7:35 Test #5: Brew Compatibility
8:19 Test #6: Drinking Experience
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my personal favorite is the original thermos brand travel mug. it keeps my coffee hot for a very long time. at least two hours.
Curious to see how Zojirushi coffee mugs fare against these?
I’ve used all the Keep Cup models - started with the original, and then went to Brew (loved the glass as it held the temperature while I drank it) but after going through a couple due to dropping them switched to the new Thermal ones. As an Australian I have to support a local brand but they really are the best. And no one knows coffee like Aussies.
The Fellow Cup is my favorite
I've used Huskee Cups for years. They are brilliantly designed and simple. I love the heat fins and I never burn my hands. For years, I used the Huskee cup on the subway going to work in the morning. It was much better than the paper cups everyone else was using. I don't believe, however, Huskee Cups are healthy. Despite the use of coffee husks, the smell of plastic and chemicals never ceases. When hot coffee is inside the cup, I'm afraid the chemicals leach into the coffee and it could cause cancer. Husky needs to re-engineer their materials to be completely food safe and inert. Hot coffee should never be put in plastic of any kind!
For those mugs that can’t fit the aeropress directly, one trick is to use the black funnel typically used to insert coffee grinds into the aeropress as a a funnel to press out directly into your mug. The aeropress fits perfectly into the top of the funnel
Here I thought that black funnel was *for* pressing coffee directly into a smaller diameter mug! Too funny. I've never used it to put coffee grinds into the press. The top of the funnel is shaped so that the base of the press fits securely into it - at least mine is, but I've had my Aeropress for about 10 years so maybe the newer funnel thingies look different. Cheers!
@@arguchik A part of me feels like it's bad form to respond to an old comment like this, but I've found that the funnel that came with mine (an older one with the gold branding) can be used to do both functions quite well.
I LOVE my everywhere mug. It never leaks, I chuck it in my backpack every day. Depending on my day, I have long commutes, often by plane or chopper. It ALWAYS keeps my coffee hot. The ceramic seems to be holding up well and there are no off flavours in my drinks as of yet. If anything happens to this one, I will buy another. It's that good.
CHOPPER!?
@@darthblazzzy7448 yep, chopper! It's brilliant!
Love it to and also have the Move mug
@@darthblazzzy7448 plz share link i too want to buy it I'm a clg student
I am confused, according to the Amazon description it is not dishwasher safe. What's your experience?
I've been using big rCUP for over a year and can say it is great for everyday use. Easy to clean and does not get damaged when you drop it even on the ceramic tiles. It can leak it you put it upside down in the bag because other things can press the lid a little. It is in 5/5 shape after one-year use which I find great. Silicon lid cups do not last so much.
My fav is Fellow Carter Move in Terracota (Sienna), medium size, good temperature holding, super stylish (minimalistic) and compatible with Origami and Aeropress GO.
And it’s absolutely perfect for cold drinks too, must have for Cold Brew lovers
I absolutely LOVE my Kinto cup! I have however recently obtained the 10oz Frank Green, she is hella cute but I will be watching closely how it wears over time. Also taking the lid apart to clean is not for the faint of heart, or even slightly clumsy fingers. I’ve had my Kinto for years and it has NEVER let me down, and I have had zero leak problems! 💚 this is a very well presented video! Thank you!
i’m sold now. i wanted it but started doubting but now im going to buy it 100%
2 years on, how is it going?
wow, this is by far the best review for reusable coffee cups. I really appreciate the part where you consider the cleaning part; personally, it's one of my concerns apart from durability and suitability to heat. I'm planning to give a reusable coffee cup as a gift to someone who is busy with her work & who travels too, so this review really helps.
Personally, I'd pick Carter Everywhere Mug, 'cause of the portability, ease of cleaning (as compared to others here i the review), length of heat inside, sleek, durability.
Thanks so much!
Thank you! We are planning to make the 2022 editing this Autumn. Hope you will like it too.
Just ordered a circular cup. I like that it's made from recycled paper cups, made in England and designed to last 10 years.
Went for the Carter Everywhere after watching this, and I love it! It was between the Kinto and the Carter, but the Aeropress is my go to brewing method so the Kinto's size was a bit of a deal breaker for me.
How is it holding up?
+1 for Carter everywhere, it really keeps temperature and the ceramic coating is really does a great job on keeping the taste and aroma sturdy
Amazing review by the way
This was an incredibly insightful and useful review. Great work!
My personal experience is very similar to Your results. We do use Kinto, Frank Green and KeepCup from Your selection.
There is one great option missing in this video: Klean Kanteen thermal bottle with Café Cap. It has great thermal properties and seals perfectly as a thermos and is "one-hand operated" in a KeepCup way. You can also combine handful of sizes (and colors) of basic thermal bottle with a dedicated, one-handed - easy-to-drink-from coffee lid.
As a user of the Kinto travel tumbler, it's super hot to drink straight from the bottle when you've just put in freshly brewed coffee inside. For me, the bottle is impractical to use if you wanted to drink the coffee within an hour or so, as you'd probably scald yourself drinking it.
I bought a keepcup over 10 years ago. Of course I still have it. The point is, to buy ONE not to contribute to even more consumption!
True.
I use a 6oz Frank Green. With other larger cups I found the barista filled them to the top with the milk which changes the taste of a flat white or cortado. I have washed it in the dishwasher and found that it removed the outer coating. It’s now a lovely silver cup with no damage to the interior ceramic. The lid is tricky to drink from when driving so I find myself removing and drinking straight from the cup. I also have a Miir cup and that is great to use. If only they did a good 6oz and was available in Europe.
This was so helpful! I've been looking for a good reusable cup as we head back to the office for work and was interested in the frank green. But after watching this, it looks like the Kinto or the Carter Everywhere cups may be the better choices for me! Thank you!
I've been using rCup for over a year and I still don't know when it's open/closed
😂 it feels a bit counter-intuitive. I really like it although I do not think it looks the trendiest. Definitely great for short commutes!
Wen you open the lid a line appears. But not much people seems to notice it 😂
As for the aeropress test - why not use the funnel that comes with it? Thanks to it, I can easily pour coffee even into narrow containers. I know that Aeropress users don't use that funnel much and I don't understand it. For me, it's an everyday affair, both when pouring ground coffee into Aeropress and when pouring the finished drink into a mug, because the funnel is made so that Aeropress fits perfectly into it. Then I don't have to use only mugs that can fit a "naked" Aeropress, but also mugs that are narrower or wider.
I have also tried dozens of thermo mugs myself and my clear winner is Contigo Autoseal Westloop. Light weight, good capacity, keeps the temperature of the drink for a long time, zero leakage, easy operation with one hand, easy cleaning and especially DOUBLE locking mechanism, which ensures that the mug can be put in a purse or briefcase, even if something accidentally pressed the drinking button, then will be secured by another lock. One-handed operation is also important to me. I often carry or hold something on the road and I do not have my hands free. So for me, only a one-handed mug can be used. I also don't like mugs where I have to unscrew or remove the lid (separate part) to drink.
Zojirushi 10oz for portability. Coffee stays hot for a day and I can carry it in a jacket pocket without worry of leaks. I have an 8oz shwag mug that's even more portable double walled maybe a tiny less leak proof. And I have an RTC mug with lid and handle that's awesome around office or outdoors but to wide to put in a car cup holder. Didn't think about aeropress which I use always. The rtc might be too wide and the other 2 are too small.
Its 11 pm I should be sleeping...
but here i am.
On a side note, I've had carter mug for a couple months now and in my opinion, it's REALLY good! It's just, bcs you can put aeropress directly on top of it, the size is kinda awkward.
1 minute in and I'm already super excited. Is it sad that coffee cup review excite me? 🤓
It's okay, Dan! Thanks for a message.
You’re not alone😉
Dan, coffee understands, coffee doesn’t ask stupid questions and coffee likes to travel too 😊💕☕️🥤
NO
I prefer the Fellow Carter Mug. I like the look and feel. I can brew with my Fellow Stagg X or any other brewing method with ease into the mug. The drinking experience is great. And travel is easy. At work it is my primary drinking device.
I'm using Sttoke and it has become THE cup I use everyday not just for coffee. Always a pleasure using it. It leaks tho.
I love the Huskee! I always drink my coffee within the hour so the lack of complete seal doesn't bother me. The way it's made makes it soooo easy to clean on the go. Superlight too!
Yes its super light weight! And i love the anti-leaking design on the lid it's really helpful when i'm driving.. I don't really like cup with a lid that i have to open when i'm driving
I think you should have included the taste of coffee and if various materials affect coffee in short or longer period of time.
Sure, that would be a good but also complicated and rather subjective test for so many cups. I made a note to include it in some future review though.
that's why I chose glass mug.. I don't like how coffee tastes from metal mug.
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip:
Not particularly, if you can taste the plastic or the silicone, then everyone should be able to... Unless they got the Rona.
@@confusedwhale well if it's that simple then you don't need it tested. The cups with glass or ceramic inner coatings are good and the ones with glass or ceramic drinking edges are the best of those.
Thanks for this overview - very helpful. For a follow-up test for thermal loss - could you please include just a normal ceramic cup as a 'control' ? Just to get an idea how much of an improvement (or not) even the simple 'thermal' mugs would be. Cheers!
Great idea, thanks!
It’s a coffee cup you want something that keeps it warm for a little while but that is a comfortable temperature to drink you don’t want to wait 60 minutes to drink it. As he said if you want to keep it for a long period you probably want a thermos one
I bought the Cortado size Huskee cup and was amazed after pre-heating with hot water it stayed hot for 2-3 hours and still drinkable (luke warm) after 4. Considering it has a hole in it that can't be sealed and is not double walled, that I thought was amazing.
I only ever drink espresso and found that the reusable cups were too big. I simply purchased a porcelain demi-tasse cup that I keep in my bag; drinking my coffee when it’s served. Everything tastes better in a proper cup and I simply rinse and dry the cup when I get home.
Sure, I wouldn't even consider espresso for takeaway, honestly. I drink it straight away (on the bar) or order something else. In your situation, a porcelain espresso cup is the best option indeed.
My Grandpa was a carpenter so when building houses he used an old school Stanley Thermos (American ) it stayed hot for at least two days
I've been using Fellow Everywhere Cup and I'm loving it
Do you have any complaints with strange aftertaste? Many people are complaining about that. Thanks
I use the sttoke ceramic coated mug and glass keep cup. Sttoke keeps the coffee hot for a long time...
I usually use travelling mugs to replace disposable cups, so keeping the temperature for a longer time isn't really relevant. I am currently using Stojo, as it is collapsible and fits in every bag i use (or even a bigger pocket in a jacket ✌️).
Didn't think of Stojo at all. It looks like a good option for the certain situation!
Hi Marta. How does the Stojo go with the residual smell? Thx
@@onipise I always try to clean it ASAP and don't really feel any smell that would bother me. I can see some coffee stains though (I have a pink one and it's not super light pink anymore), but it's not really a problem for me.
Great analysis!!! Thank you very much!
I personally have a plastic keepcup. My cup does not leak at all even when upside down. My only complaint is that despite washing it thoroughly the plastic material (including the lid) retains the aromas of previous brews/drinks.
it is great. yeah that can happen. try washing in the dishwasher.
thanks for the cool video!
I use the Stojo Cup - and I really really like it. If folds so nicely into itself and so can fit pretty much anywhere😋
Great shootout! It helped me decide which cup is best for me. Result: the rCup
I move between different cups. Atm my favourite is Fressco (not mentioned in the video) it has a sleek minimalist design and keeps the coffee warm. Frank Green is second on my list as it survives a bike commute, although the lid is a bit complex. Huskee lid is too difficult to get on and off so only use it at home. I think I have too many reusables!
The Kinto works with my glass V60. I am sure it is not a problem for you, but the cups with vertical rather than slanted sides don’t fit into a car drinks holder (like the frank green) for those who commute by car
I prefer cold brewed ice coffee. My 20 once yeti rambler lets me put in a single large ice cube and keeps my coffee from being diluted due to the insulation. I was considering a ceramic travel cup for the 6-8 weeks of cold weather here in south Texas for hot coffee. Thank you for the great demonstrations!
My Zojirushi SM-KC36 is quite good in terms of usability and safety. Can be operated with just one hand. But if leave closed for long period of time - hard to clean.
Thanks for a good tip!
AMAZING REVIEW! omg! need the same for collapsible coffee cups!
Okay, good idea. What are the main products/brands on the market?
Keep Cup (non thermal) is my choice if I’m heading out but want to drink my coffee on the way to my destination. I reckon it stays warm for a good 30 minutes if I pop the lid closed after each mouthful and ease of cleaning and assembly is also great. Fits in my car cup holder but it can be temperamental when it comes to going over speed bumps and sometimes leaks. I am waiting on a Frank Green cup being delivered as I thought the stainless steel would hold heat longer but now, having seen the lid mechanism, I am not sure it’s going to get much love as it looks fussy to clean. I might look further into the Yeti brand too.
My kinto still keeping my coffee hot after 2 years. Definitely will go with Kinto again.
A cup of coffee staying hot for 2 years?
I can’t believe you aren’t able to drink a whole cup in 2 years. 😉
@@MD-wk3gj haha nice one 😆. Guess should had add in daily.
I have the Kinto Travel tumbler and a glas keepcup and I have to say the Kinto tumbler is waaay better in Terms of taste of the Coffee. If I drink my coffee out of the keepcup it has a strong plasticy aftertaste...
I am using the Kinto one, bought in Aliexpress because price in Czech cafes is terribly high. And it works perfectly, keeps the temperature, just the cleaning is a little tricky how you already said.
Is it an original product though or a counterfeit?
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip I wouldn´t say a counterfeit as other cafes and brands order the thermo bottles from China and just put their logo on it. But I didn't find any difference between my and Kinto's.
@@janstenzl7219 Hey, Can you send me the link please??
I also use the Kinto. Maybe a bit strange suggestion: from time to time I use a tablet for cleaning false teeth to remove stains within the kinto that are hard to reach.
Best review!! Thank you very much
Good video, thanks! I'm looking for a solution when COVID forces me to order takeout from a cafe, but I'll be drinking it literally outside the door. So the lid is not important but the drinking experience is paramount. Thinking of a glass keep-cup, but one of the smaller ones as I normally order shorter drinks, like Piccolos, from cafes, leaving Aeropresses for home and holidays. Which do you think is the best small reusable cup?
Thanks! Since you don’t care about the lid or insulation, I would just get a nice (regular) porcelain coffee cup. That’s a simple and effective solution for your case.
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip thanks and I think you're right - I'm over-thinking the trans-portability aspect when all I need is to just carry a nice normal cup!
Sttoke and Upper Cup would be worth checking out - both insulate well and are pleasant to drink from without the lid.
Everywhere I know is not allowing the use of your own mugs since Covid started!
@@sleepwalksidewalk yeah, it's annoying isn't it, but understandable. I've found some cafes allow it, other don't. I ended up buying a glass keep-cup, but over the past year have got so used to brewing and drinking coffee at home that I've rarely ended up using it.
Huskee cup is my fave!
Thank you! After much research, the Loveramics Nomad cup is exactly what im looking for 🙂
Best review i have ever seen! Thank you
Thank you, David!
I have gone with Frank Green for quite a while as it doesn't leak on my cycle commute, it keeps the coffee warm and I like the symmetry of the design, but the lid is an over-engineered nightmare! I am on the hunt for another 10 oz cup that performs as well as Frank Green- still looking 🤣
This was amazing review. Could you also please tell us which of these were microwaveable and which weren’t ?
As a student it will help save me tons if it’s microwaveable
I have both the Kinto and Fellow Carter. The Kinto is easier to hold but the Carter offers a better drinking experience. So it’s a toss up!
Well edited and comprehensive video
Huskee every time! I love the fact that they used a recycled coffee-related material
Does yours leave a weird taste in your beverage? Because Mine does (natural color)
@@F4Lmain It has a strange mouthfeel sometimes but I haven't sense a change in taste
@@Diaarozza what color is your cup?
I love the way my Huskee cup pours liquid with the lid on. I hated the small hole on my Keep Cup.
As an aside, I don't agree with the test for brewing with the Aeropress, as with the Aeropress there is a funnel that can either be used to load the aeropress with grounds, or put on the bottom to brew into narrower vessels.
Yeh good point, I have a Frank Green cup and if I'm brewing aeropress it's pretty easy to just brew into a mug then pour into the cup, certainly wouldn't be a game changer for me
Yes and no. Yes, you are right that the funnel solves the diameter problem. But for me, the funnel is not practical on the go. I rather use a cup where my Aeropress fits. Cheers!
I know there are alot of people that use the AP mug for narrow mouth vessels, but I have seen many a sad photots of people breaking their mug when pressing on the funnel. I think it was a very valid test!
Sure, we mostly brew into another vessel too. You can easily hack your brew to do almost anything but our point of the Brew Compatibility was different.
Fun fact: The AeroPress funnel was designed to pour ground coffee into the AeroPress. That was the primary aim (as we know from the inventor). They were quite surprised to see people using it so many different ways:)
Wow, I just want to say this is a very exhaustive review, super complete! Thank you so much; I'm watching reviews AFTER buying the KeepCup thermal, lol. I know, but I love it so far anyways :D
We will try to do another one in 2021. Happy you like your KeepCup, it’s a good product anyway:)
Love watching your reviews 🌱👏🏼⭐️💯
I use Contigo. It keeps temperature well, doesn't leak and you can use it with one hand while driving. I like the looks of Kinto but the double lid doesn't convince me.
Is Yeti even in here?? Once I was gifted a Yeti, never needed anything else. Such an amazing coffee tumbler. Highly recommend with magnetic lid.
it's hard to get them here in Europe. the shopping is very expensive and no distributors really carry them
Thanks for your video Ales! This is not a one answer fits for everyone situation. For some people, thermal protection for good 60 minutes might be important. For me, a coffee is to be drunk as soon as it is brewed, so how long a cup keeps it hot is not that important. 15-20 minutes would be fine; more than 20 minutes after brewing, coffee flavor degrades rapidly. If I'm drinking it at home, at work or drinking my coffee at a shop or if I need it ot on-the-go can make a difference on the cup to use. As for now, at home, I use a small Klean Canteen cup although most of those you tested could well do the job. At work and on the go I have been using a 1st generation Keep-cup I plan to retire and change for a stainless steel cup that fits my car cup holder, even though I won't take more than 10 minutes or so to finish my coffee. In the future, maybe you could add three characteristics to consider: a) Can it be used to get your shot from the machine? b) is there an impact on how your coffee taste? c) Is it suited for your car's cup-holder? Cheers!
Great video! I've been looking for a quality travel cup for a while, as I was fed up with cheaper "bamboo" cups. KeepCup looked nice and had good marketing, but somehow I was not convinced. Ended up buying the Kinto strictly based on form, before there were many reviews on it, and I was impressed on how well it work. It's great for me as I brew my V60 at home before I travel somewhere and it keeps by coffee hot for a good number of hours.
Exceptionally good review, simple, direct to the point and well presented. I ended up going for the Kinto travel as it looks great, not too small but also not big at 350ml. It saved me the hassle of going through the fake amazon reviews of crap chinese products :)
Love this video, very satisfying to look at.
A quick question that I noticed when using my thermos flask to carry my coffee: does the flavour of the coffee change inside vessels of certain materials or under high temp in longer period of time? Bc I always notice my coffee tastes more sour when I drink it from my thermos flask...
I cannot drink coffee in metal containers, changes the flavour way too much for me
A very good video, thank you. I order the kinto. It’s looks very practical for coffe and tea.
I think you have the medium Huskee Cup (240 ml - 8 oz), the smallest is 180 ml/6 oz. I'm trying to decide what size I should buy haha. Great review, thank you.
I might consider buying the huskee cup
My favourite is definitely the Crater Everywhere Mug! Only I wish if I don't have to open the lid so can drink..
Thanks for another interesting video, but I have to say my favorite portable cup is just a dollar store or thrift store porcelain cup. Something about the flavor and aroma distortion in all these fancy lidded cups with high tech surface coatings that really takes away from the coffee experience IMHO.
We love to drink from a porcelain cup, too!
Wow Dude! what an Excellent video! Thank you from the US of A!!!!
I have a R cup and its easy to see if the lid is open or closed, wen u open the lid a thin line appear. And the cups not suitable for aeropress? Uh, wen using a classic aeropress, using the funnel is a good option to do tho.
Even though I don't like Starbucks coffee, I really their travel mugs - more thermos - the temperature stays similar for a long time, I like the coffee from it, but the previous one that I used for tea as well get some damage because after a few years the coffee and tea was not good from the mug. But I think it was because I had it a long long time. Overall I'm pretty good with Starbucks travel mugs, and with keep cup when I want to drink the coffee immediately.
Same! Their steel tumblers are incredibly durable, have good design for drinking, they are standard and fit in cup holders and can keep up to 500ml. I have a steel one that's 5 years old with just scratches, I recently broke my other one that was plastic (that I had for 10 years) and I was looking all over for a big, easy to drink, durable travel mug and I didn't like any of the other options. I went out to buy 2 more steel ones form Starbucks, one for water and one for cold drinks, to replace my plastic one.
I forgot to mention the minimal thermal loss, if I don't open the top, I have to wait about 2 hours to have my coffee at drinkable temperature, if I pour it directly in there. I once had a 4 hour train ride with warm tea through the whole time, it was crazy 😄
Thanks for sharing your experience with these cups, Klara!
Awesome video, thanks guys!
I love my Kinto travel cup. I think you can actually put the drinking part of the lid into the dishwasher because it is not insulated like the top cap and the actual mug are. But I don't find it difficult to clean - I use a bottle brush to get to the inner parts. As far as other mugs, I'd be curious to see how the Purist mug performs in comparison to these. I have one and I really like it, but the telescoping lid is *extremely* difficult to clean - not good if you take your coffee with milk or cream.
Skvělý test, děkuji za něj, jediné co bych ještě přidal, tak jestli všechny svou velikostí sedí do držáku v autě, protože některé mi přijdou na videu poněkud větší.)
Super, diky za tip. Vsechny krome Carter Everywhere Mugu tam pasuji, ale netestovali jsme to.
Thank you for chapters
Damn! Where has this channel till now
I really wanted to like the Fellow Carter... but after 2 mugs (16oz grey) they both smelled awful after holding coffee in them. Tried bicarbonate of soda soaking, washing, dishwasher, Cafiza soaks, nothing would remove this weird roast garlic / broccoli smell from the mug. I tried to get on with it for a week but eventually refunded. Real shame as I really really wanted to like it. Excellent heat retention, good volume... just the ones I got smelled dirty when I went to brew...
Hey Iain, thanks for feedback. I am also fighting with that fact after some time, that’s a general problem with most thermos like cups 😤 we should find a way to evaluate it in our next review.
@@EuropeanCoffeeTrip yeah this was literally after 1 brewed cup of coffee though! No matter how I tried to clean it the smell was just...weird and unpleasant. I have just bought a Kinto To Go Tumbler which has a stainless steel interior so at least can use something like cafiza with good effect!
I think it might be due to ceramic lining perhaps?
@@MubasharAbrar yup I think it was. Annoying as I really liked it in general, I think it would have been just as good if it was purely stainless... But had to give it up due to the smell...
I've used Huskee Cups for years. They are brilliantly designed and simple. I love the heat fins and I never burn my hands. For years, I used the Huskee cup on the subway going to work in the morning. It was much better than the paper cups everyone else was using. I don't believe, however, Huskee Cups are healthy. Despite the use of coffee husks, the smell of plastic and chemicals never ceases. When hot coffee is inside the cup, I'm afraid the chemicals leach into the coffee and it could cause cancer. Husky needs to re-engineer their materials to be completely food safe and inert. Hot coffee should never be put in plastic of any kind!
Fabulous video! Thanks so much for doing the work for the rest of us!
Happy to hear it is helpful. We wanted to make the 2021 update version but it will be probably 2022 as we didn’t make it on time.
Anything you missed in this review that we should add?
Helpful, thanks!
hi Aleś, great video as always. have you tried the Hario uchi mug?
No, we didn't try it but I heard a good review just yesterday from a friend. I can't provide more information.
great video! I've tried sever travel cups and have yet to find one I really like! I think I will get one of these! I just want my coffee to stay warm :)
Where is the Sttoke cup? I think it'll beat all these cups!
Might not be available for them either during normal times or due to supply issues.
I have the Kinto Travel Tumbler (I bought one from Reykjavik Roasters with their branding when visiting Reykjavik last year) and I have to say I’ve been really happy with it. And also I did wash it few times in the dishwasher before I learned it’s not really safe to do that heh.
Next time around the Hydroflask range are worth checking out. Until lockdown I used mine daily when commuting. Wouldn't be without one.
Thanks, Peter! We will check it out.
What about thermos cups and fressko cups?
I go backpacking. I need something that will seal. That is a deal breaker for me. I use an old small size peanut butter jar. It is much lighter, easy to replace when it wears out and very cheap. The down side is it will miss form a little the first time you put in boiling water but is ok after that. The best part is the threaded lid seals completely. It weighs about a 1/3 of your cup. I make my own cozy but I usually don't even take it because I carry it in my hip belt cup holder. I wish I could find something with a threaded seal that will keep its shape better. Have looked for years with no luck.
I went for Carter Fellow but Move version which has a small attachment inside, allows to drink without lid with no spill :) Also, went for black version even tho I like the coloured ones - But so damn expensive!
I had Carter Everywhere, Keep Cup, Huskee Cup Glass, and Kinto. In term of Keeping heat and/or cold, and anti-leak, I prefer Carter everywhere. Plus it has Ceramic coating inside so the coffee doesnt taste metal.
Any unpleasant odours? Many have this issue.
@@k.o.David1 the fellow Carter ? No I haven't. But yes for the first time using. I rinse it many times before usage. No issue after.
@@ahmadseptian9990 Sorry, yeah I meant the Carter. Great to hear that you do not have any issues with it. Mine is on the way, and I just start to read all this comments. Thank you.
Dear Ales, the thing is that with 20-30€ from Amazon you can buy a Contigo Thermos that is keeping coffee/cold brew cold/hot for hours and still be big enough as the Kinto Traveler, use a special one finger opening, have a handy "switch" for locking the opening and be totally washable in the dishwasher, I've used:
1. An OXO stainless steel traveler mug that basically broke the mechanism of opening/closing due to washing/oils/acids of coffee in around 10-15 years,
2. A Stanley screwing mug, that peeled off the external plastic coating, but it should last for life, it turned out that the screwing opening was too difficult to open when commuting, even if it was very thight.
3. An IKEA stainless steel mug, it didn't broke and it was way bettern than the OXO (and I payed 6-8€ for that)
4. A ZOJIRUSHI travel thermos, that keeped the temp of the liquid amazingly weel but peeled off due to dishwasher cleaning, also it had an easy one finger mechanism, that stucked due to oils, and the screwing cap it turns as little cup that you can use to dose your coffee or use an an espresso container (even if its metal and plastic).
5. A LIDL stainelss steel one, that was as cheap as the IKEA one, but it had a better safe-spill mechanism (I spilled the IKEA one for too many times due to gasket not well adjusted or not closed at all due to the lack of any indicator).
6. A CONTIGO Westloop (small, 470ml) that I think it should last for many years now, it has all the good thing I wrote about above and at the moment is my favourite of all those of the past.
I think a good design is counted in this review, and while several of the options you list could be superior in many things, I think they didn't make the list for their more traditional style and design. Could be wrong. Also, there are way too many options, can't fill a short video with them all. I've been looking into the Carter fellow but wanted to find a cheaper option
Great test guys! Personally I have years of experience with the KeepCup and Frank Green. The Frank Green Thermal is not so good for coffee I think because it keeps the coffee too hot for too long. The Frank Green lid is a pain in the ass - both to drink from (unpleasant and there's always a drop sliding down the cup after each sip you have to wipe off) and to disassemble and wash. The lid alone makes me not choose this cup if other cups are clean and available in my cupboard. And it doesn't fit a regular car beverage holder.
The KeepCup (non thermal) have been my go to and favorite for many years. It's been traveling with me on thousands of air miles (#milehighaeropressclub) and been to many countries and mountain tops. I love the drinking experience/the way the liquid enters my mouth (the one you tested in this video looks like it has a different lid). Unfortunately the lid has become loose on both my KeepCups after 7+ years of service so I recently disposed of them.
KeepCup sell parts on their site. Been using the glass and thermal versions and love them. haven't needed to replace lids etc but when I do I'll just order them.
Interesting - I was thinking about adding a discounted Frank Green cup to my collection but I doubt I will now. My usual go-to is the rCup for its durability, leak-proof quality and ability to keep coffee warm for 30-45 minutes. Plus it's partially made of recycled single use coffee cups!
5:43 it is also the smallest capacity so it would lose temperature more easily.
I always argue how one could smell their coffee before a sip with these lids on.
That’s my problem with a lot of these. The Kinto is kinda a hybrid since it has an inner seal area that pools the coffee for you to smell while drinking.
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I watched the video again and Alex says this. I say lets preserve one last bit of our coffee enjoyment by devoting 10 minutes in sipping our coffee in a proper ceramic mug. We have 24 hours a day. We can afford 10 minutes for a cup of coffee.
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I like to use stainless steel cups as they keep the drink hot longer but how to get rid of the stain.
Unfortunate to see you did not test the Chilly's Bottles coffee mug 1 and/or 2!
Just a note: Keepcup Cork edition isn’t dishwasher safe, as it has cork that could deteriorate after a while, other than that thank you for the video, very helpful.