One of the best ways to reduce our reliance on single use packaging is to swap out disposable coffee cups for a reusable travel cup. With more and more coffee chains now offering a discount when you bring in a travel mug or travel cup, it’s a great way to save money even when treating yourself to a takeaway coffee.
There are a few different options for taking your coffee with you, so here are the best reason’s to buy a Black+Blum coffee cup, and which one is the best travel cup for you depending on the features you need.
What is the difference between a travel mug, tumbler and cup?
There are a few different things to consider when looking for a high quality travel mug:
- Is it 100% leak proof?
- What material is the interior surface?
- Is it insulated?
- How much capacity does it have?
These key factors will influence most people’s decisions when looking at which travel mug, tumbler or cup is the best fit for them, but what is the difference between these three? Well the honest answer is these days, not much. The terms travel mug, travel tumbler and travel cup have all become used to mean more or less the same things, and even the defining feature of a mug – a handle, no longer identifies a travel mug from any other reusable cup.
The main difference is that a reusable cup is often not insulated, whereas most travel cups or mugs are insulated to keep drinks hot whilst travelling.
Which reusable coffee cup is best for me?
Black+Blum has three of the best travel mugs or travel cups on the market, each packed with design features to make for an enjoyable user experience. Here we would like to highlight the key differences between all of them, to make sure that you can make the best choice when deciding which reusable coffee cup is best.
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Insulated Travel Tumbler
- Price:
£32.95 - Capacity:
600ml - Material:
Stainless Steel, BPA-Free Plastic - Weight:
380g - Fits in car cup holder:
Yes - Lid type:
One handed open/close - Leakproof:
100% Leak proof - Hot drinks:
6 hours - Cold drinks:
8 hours - Dishwasher safe:
Lid dishwasher safe, not vacuum steel cup - Colours:
3 – Olive, Ocean,
Orange
Insulated Travel Cup
- Price:
£24.95 - Capacity:
340ml - Material:
Stainless Steel, BPA-Free Plastic - Weight:
225g - Fits in car cup holder:
Yes - Lid type:
One handed open/close - Leakproof:
100% Leak proof - Hot drinks:
6 hours - Cold drinks:
8 hours - Dishwasher safe:
Lid dishwasher safe, not vacuum steel cup - Colours:
4 – Olive, Ocean, Orange, Slate
Glass Travel Cup
- Price:
£19.95 - Capacity:
340ml - Material:
Borosilicate glass, BPA-Free Plastic - Weight:
355g - Fits in car cup holder:
Yes - Lid type:
One handed open/close - Leakproof:
100% Leak proof - Hot drinks:
1 hours - Cold drinks:
2 hours - Dishwasher safe:
Fully dishwasher
safe - Colours:
4 – Olive, Ocean, Slate, Coral
So which one is the best reusable coffee cup for you?
Everyone has different priorities when looking for the best reusable coffee mug to take with them, whether its for the commute, a long day on your feet or a quick trip to the coffee shop. We would recommend each of these three options for different reasons:
- Looking for the largest container for both hot and cold drinks? The 600ml Insulated Travel Tumbler is the best option for people who like to make a large coffee last the whole day, or who want to sometimes use it for a cold beer at a party.
- Looking for a more portable travel cup that keeps drinks hot for longer? The lightest of the three options at just 225g, the Insulated Travel Cup will keep drinks hot for 8 hours and will store nicely in your handbag or backpack.
- Want a dishwasher safe cup for shorter journeys? The Glass Travel Cup comes with the advantage of being completely dishwasher safe, uses the most taste neutral material of glass whilst also being the most affordable option.
