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Save: as much as $1,561 (depending on how much coffee you drink), as much as 91 hours queuing time, and the environment
Gain: great coffee on the go, without the hefty price tag
Cost: between $5 and $30 for a reusable coffee cup
If you’re like the average American, you could be drinking an average of 3.1 cups of coffee a day, and if you’re buying it on your way to work, you could be spending an average of $1.38 for a cup of brewed coffee (more for espresso). Multiply that up, and you could be spending as much as $1,561 a year on your daily caffeine fix.
But it’s not just the cost – think about all those coffee cups you’re throwing away every day. According to Betacup, we throw away 58 billion paper cups every year. The production of all those cups uses up 20 million trees and 12 billion gallons of water, not to mention enough power to keep 53,000 homes running.
If you’re keen to help the environment and your wallet, why not make your coffee at home and take it into work with you instead? Here are my top 3 picks of the best reusable coffee cups available online:
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Copco 2510-9963 Acadia Reusable To-Go Mug, 16-Ounce Capacity
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If you love the look and feel of the traditional coffeehouse portable cup, Copco offer a range of reusable coffee cups priced at around $5-$10 that wouldn’t look out of place in your local Starbucks.
The 16 ounce cups are made from BPA-free plastic and come complete with a textured sleeve so you don’t burn your hand. They’re insulated to keep your coffee hot (or cold), and are suitable for your dishwasher or microwave.
What the reviewers on Amazon have to say:
Pros:
- “the cap twists on tightly and has an inside rubber seal to prevent leakage”
- “the grip is comfortable. It keeps my coffee warm for hours and doesn’t become too hot to hold, like many other travel mugs. Plus, it is the right size to fit in a car cupholder”
- “it’s easy to clean
- “lightweight and durable – I’ve dropped it several times without any damage”
Cons:
- “Initially I noticed no taste of plastic or smell. Since then, about three months later, I now notice a plastic smell and a taste that has infused into the coffee”
- I would have given five stars if they made it with a cap to cover the opening. I’m usually carrying two bags and the cup and some spills out the opening.
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Made of porcelain, this cup can withstand temperatures of up to 446 F, and is microwave and dishwasher safe. It also features a ‘cool touch silicone sleeve’ to protect your hands.
A great option if you want to be ultra-environmentally friendly and avoid plastic altogether, but still want to retain the coffeehouse look.
What the reviewers on Amazon have to say:
Pros:
- “It doesn’t smell. It doesn’t leak”
- “Beverages stay hot, the top seals perfectly with no leaks, the silicone grip protects hands from burns”
- “there isn’t a handle to get in the way when putting it into a car cup holder. It has a nice weight in your hand, and does not tip over easily”
Cons:
- “It is not insulated”
- “it would be nice if it was just slightly larger and held 16oz”
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Thermos Stainless King SK1005MB4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Blue
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If you’re looking for something a bit sturdier, you could opt for a Thermos mug. These are a little pricier at around the $20-$30 mark, but the insulated design is made of super-durable stainless steel, complete with a leak-proof ‘Drinklock’ lid, which makes them ideal for more active pursuits such as camping trips.
This is the option without a handle, but there’s an alternative option with a handle as well.
What the reviewers on Amazon have to say:
Pros:
- “This Thermos mug keeps my coffee hot for hours! Works exceeding well”.
- “I filled it up and turned it upside down, shook it, rolled it, you name it, nothing leaked out”.
- “you can take the lid apart to get at all the parts for cleaning so you don’t get build-up in hard to reach corners of the lid over time”
- “The stainless steel lip for sipping is more comfortable than plastic or rubber. Also, the design of the lid helps in preventing scalding hot liquid from getting to your mouth too fast”.
- “Doesn’t have rubber smell
- “It’s a 16 oz mug, but what’s nice is it will fit in a “standard cup” sized cup holder”
Cons:
- “the silicone parts of the lid retain the odors of coffee and tea — washing the parts repeatedly and soaking them in detergent overnight does not get rid of the smell”
- “the exterior paint is FLIMSY and prone to **EASY** scratching (and I baby care my mugs), which will leave the shiny silver stainless steel color scratches showing through the dark color”
- “the screwtop has to be resealed often as the fluid will leak through (you train yourself in the kitchen to **ALWAYS** turn it upside down to see that it’s truly leak proof before putting it into your bag)”
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Buy one of these reusable coffee cups from Amazon:
Copco 2510-9963 Acadia Reusable To-Go Mug, 16-Ounce Capacity
Thermos Stainless King SK1005MB4 16-Ounce Leak-Proof Travel Mug, Midnight Blue
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