I’m a bit late to the whole Stanley / reusable stainless steel cup trend. Until about a month ago I used a Chilly’s insulated bottle I’ve had for about 6 years, or reused plastic bottles which I know you’re not really meant to do. I’m probably about 90% microplastic right now.
I know the big Stanley Quencher cup is the more well known of the two, but I picked up the Iceflow because it’s advertised as being leakproof.
The Stanley Iceflow comes in an array of different colours, from bright oranges to neutrals. I picked mine up in Rose Quartz, which is a light pink with a cream lid. It comes in a 30oz (or 890ml for my metric girlies) size – but I think there might be more size options in the US.
With regards to build quality, this thing is pretty sturdy. It’s got a nice moveable handle across the top, a matte finish and stainless steel accents. It feels substantial in hand, and you just know it’s going to be durable. I’ll probably die before it breaks and use it as an urn to store my ashes.
Using the Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler
I either use the Stanley Iceflow while working from home or I stick it in my bag to use when I’m out of the house. Although it’s ideal for taking on long car journeys too as the tapered bottom means it can fit in most cupholders. When full, it’s quite heavy, which is something to keep in mind if you don’t want to carry a lot of stuff, or if you don’t have much room in your bag.
It has a screw on lid and a flip straw and it really is leakproof. The straw takes some effort to flip up and then down again, but I don’t mind that so much. I take comfort in the knowledge that the straw isn’t suddenly going to come up in my bag and leak. The mouthpiece does remind me of a toddler’s sippy cip though. I think this might be just me being self conscious.
The only thing I’m not keen on is that there’s no cover for the straw mouthpiece. The straw folds down but it’s still exposed to the elements if that makes sense. I much prefer it when the mouthpiece is covered by a lid or something. It just feels a bit unhygienic if you drop it on the floor you know?
In terms of performance, it keeps drinks cold for a long time – as long as you use lots of ice. I probably fill it just under halfway with ice. Then I have cold water all day and when I need to refill it, the ice is still there.
The Stanley Iceflow isn’t cheap at £43.00, but I got 10% off through the Stanley website as it was my first order. Overall, I am happy with it and it’s definitely an upgrade from reusing my plastic water bottles. I think the build quality means it’ll last a lifetime.
Do you have a reusable cup?
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