Reusable coffee cups with lids

Choosing reusable coffee cups

Reusable coffee cups only pay off if you remember them, so pick one that fits your bag, your car cup holder and your usual order. Most cafés will fill a 340ml cup with a regular coffee, and a 400ml or XL cup suits larger drinks. Check the lid fits snugly and the sip hole suits how you drink. If you mostly drink at your desk, a wider cup is easier to clean, while a taller cup fits better in a car cup holder. Komodo makes most of the reusable coffee cups here, in many designs such as Black Nature, Oberon, Waicara, Dark Energy and Fermi's Paradox. We checked each brand for clear information on materials.

Bamboo coffee cup range

Komodo describes its bamboo coffee cup range as made from a blend of bamboo fibre, cornstarch and resin, with a lid. They come in 340ml and 400ml sizes and XL versions, including designs by artists such as Dale Buggins. With so many prints, they make an easy stocking filler for a coffee lover. Check the care guidance on each listing.

Collapsible and stoneware cups

Sop makes the Hunu pocket cup, a silicone reusable coffee cup that collapses to about 3cm, so it slips into a pocket or small bag. Habulous makes a small stoneware mug for slower coffees at home. Many cafés give a small discount when you bring your own reusable coffee cup, so it is worth asking. Keep a second cup at work or in the car, so you always have one to hand.

Cleaning and care

Rinse your cup as soon as you finish, so coffee does not stain the inside. Wash the lid and seal separately, as that is where milk collects. Leave the cup open to dry fully before you close it up again. A bottle brush reaches the bottom of taller cups, and a regular soak in warm water keeps the lid fresh. Water Bottles has insulated bottles, Dinnerware has handmade mugs, Kitchen Accessories has a coffee scoop, and How to buy better coffee: What the certifications actually mean explains coffee labels.