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These days, many of us take a reusable mug everywhere with us, so why not get one you can be proud to showcase?

Travel mugs are a great way to be a little bit more sustainable in our everyday lives. How so? Well, according to these statistics from Plastic Free North Devon, the UK goes through an alarming seven million disposable cups per day, and only 0.25% of them are ever recycled. 

One of the great things about travel mugs is that, as detailed in this blog by Ocean Finance, a lot of UK based coffee shops now offer discounts (up to 50p off per drink!) if you bring in a travel coffee cup instead of using one of their own disposable cups. This alone means that, assuming you regularly buy drinks when you’re out and about, you’ll essentially pay off any travel mug you buy pretty quickly. Consequently, we definitely think they’re a worthwhile investment. 

Ranging from ceramic, to bamboo, to stainless steel, we’ve rounded up the best travel cups available right now that are good for coffee, tea, soups and even cold drinks.

If you’re looking for a no-frills travel mug that will get the job done, then we definitely recommend this Thermos one. The double-walled insulation means that your drink will stay hot or cold all day long. It’s standard size, meaning it will fit in most cup holders, making it the perfect option for car journeys. 

Bear in mind that this cup has a flip lid, so it’s best to keep it upright at all times to avoid spillages.

Need to buy a last minute gift? Then this personalised photo travel mug is the perfect gift to buy for your friends and family. Customise it with pictures from your latest family holiday, or your much beloved pooch, or a meme you and the recipient both find funny — this is a mug that truly can be for everyone. This 16oz cup has a screw on lid, making it secure and spill-proof.

This is the perfect mug for those who are looking for something for both home and on the go. We love that this one is the shape of a classic mug, and is built to be used with and without the lid. Hydro Flasks TempShield™ insulation promises to keep your drinks hot or cold for hours, and the insulated press-on lid ensures no heat or liquid escapes during transport. 

We think that this is the best travel mug for devout coffee lovers. Grind is a great one-stop-shop for all your coffee-related items. We love this eco-friendly bamboo coffee cup that matches the signature Grind takeaway cup used in their London shops. Why not get some coffee as well? Grind stocks ground coffee, whole beans, and organic coffee pods compatible with Nespresso machines, making it the perfect option for someone looking to make their daily coffee more sustainable. 

We love the versatility of this large travel mug — it’s big enough that we think it could be used for broths and soups as well as regular hot drinks. Thermos vacuum technology means that it will keep your drinks hot for up to five hours, and cold for up to nine — there's a reason these are regarded as some of the best travel mugs! Even better, this travel mug has a built-in tea hook which handily holds tea bags and most loose-leaf tea infusers.

BODUM is always a brand to go for if you’re looking for something aesthetically pleasing. They have a cute range of colours, with our favourites being the orange and blue. Since they’re double insulated, the outside of the cup stays cool even when the inside is piping hot, because we know there’s nothing worse than having to wait before you can even hold the cup. 

This officially licensed Nintendo mug is the best travel mug for the gamer in your life. It’s made from stainless steel, with Mario pictured on one side and Luigi the other. Due to not being double insulated, this travel mug won’t keep your drinks hot for as long as some of the other mugs on this list, but they will still last a couple of hours. 

We get it! You have probably never imagined spending almost £200 on a travel mug — but here’s why we think it might not be the worst idea. The Ember Travel Mug has a companion app which allows you to set a precise temperature for your drinks, track your caffeine intake, save presets for your favourite drinks and more. The mug maintains your chosen temperature for up to three hours, so you can rest assured it’s going to stay at just the right temperature for sipping, within that time frame

A travel mug is an essential everyday item — we use them at the office, on our work commute, or when out shopping with friends. Our pick of the bunch is the Grind bamboo coffee cup since we love their coffee. So why not buy some of their whole beans or ground coffee to go with this iconic cup?

We also think the Super Mario travel mug would make a great gift for any gamers who are looking to get some official merchandise. The EMBER temperature controlled travel mug might be a bit pricey, but we think it would be perfect for those looking to track their caffeine consumption or like to feel luxurious in every aspect of their life.

Prices updated on 27/12/2022. We are not responsible for any changes on the prices mentioned above.

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