Regular visits to the café can result in a serious dent in your pocket. But more than that, it can have a detrimental effect on the environment too. We can't make coffee prices cheaper, but we can help you save on your environmental footprint with our huge range of sustainable coffee cups.
Whether made from glass, stainless steel, bamboo or recycled plastics, a reusable coffee cup is not only the right choice to save on waste but is far more eye-catching than a cardboard cup from the cafe! We guarantee that we have something in our collection that matches your outfit, or is simply easier to hold and manage while you're carrying everything else.
But, as with a lot of things, the best reusable mug for you might not be the best one for someone else. You have to consider various factors while buying good quality and reusable coffee cups.
Let’s take a look at some of the factors so we can help you choose the best reusable cup for you.
Materials
As we noted above, reusable coffee mugs come in a range of materials such as glass, recyclable or recycled plastic, or bamboo. No doubt, plastic is quite durable and lightweight, but for serious coffee connoisseurs you might notice a slight change in the taste of your coffee. If that's you, you might want to opt for glass instead.
Of course glass coffee cups are slightly heavier, and less durable if you drop them, so take that into consideration too. If they're sitting on your desk at work you should be fine, but if it is in the cup carrier on your bike for your morning commute take care!
Cups derived from bamboo are probably the best, but remember these ones can't go in the microwave. That's generally not an issue for your average coffee drinker however as you'll be handing it to your barista who hands it back nice and hot and ready to drink!
Size
Reusable coffee cups come in a wide variety of sizes and deciding on the size will largely depend on personal preference. Obviously if you need a bigger caffeine hit than most, then a bigger cup will be needed. You’d hate to have a cup that’s too small for your coffee! It is important to select one that can serve its purpose in the long-run, whether that's small, medium or large.
The lid
Generally reusuable coffee cups are used when you are on the move, so a lid is pretty important. When choosing a lid, it's worth thinking about how you'll be using your cup. Are you preparing your coffee at home and popping it in your bag for later? If so, you'll need a leakproof lid. Or are you just trying to recreate the experience of a takeaway cup? If that's the case, a simple silicone lid with a little sipping hole should do the job. Of course there's options in-between too, with a wide array of lids to suit every requirement. For some products we also sell replacement lids, so you don't have to replace your whole cup if you lose the lid.
Colour and style
Don't dismiss the importance of colour and style when selecting your reusuable coffee cup! You might like to have a selection so it matches your outfit, or you might want different cups for different purposes (see our rundown on lids above!). We're reasonably confident that we have the right cup for you in the right colour and style.
So now there's nothing for it but to browse our collection of reusable coffee cups and make your choice! If you happen to live in Brisbane you can also browse in real life in our store in Sherwood.
Here you can find a whole array of eco-friendly and personalised items, specially curated as per your taste. Apart from visiting our store in Sherwood, Brisbane, you can also browse our online store for sustainable coffee products and order from home.
