For the last few months I have been using a KeepCup which the company was kind enough to send me to test out. Ever since hearing about this environmentally friendly mug, I just knew I had to have it.
Truth be told, I feel I don’t have the need for one because I could never make it out the door before the cup was empty and screaming for a refill, but for those times when I’m on the go, these are definitely great mugs to have around. The KeepCup is the first Barista Standard reusable cup because they replicate standard takeaway sizes, and these bad boys can fit under most espresso machines. The next time you go to your local cafe for a caffeine fix, you can hand them your KeepCup instead of receiving a paper cup in return.
Let me break down some of the good’s and bad’s about the KeepCup…
FACTS:
- The KeepCup is the first Barista Standard reusable cup
- Made from plastic, but is BPA free, and non-toxic
- Dishwasher safe, microwaveable, and splash proof
- Can be recycled at the end of its life unlike most to-go mugs on the market
THE GOOD:
I love this mug plain and simple. It has a unique, almost out retro design that I just love. It may be made of plastic, but don’t let that scare you away. This mug is BPA free, non-toxic, and recyclable at the end of its life which is about 1000 uses. You never have to worry about buying a to-go mug and wondering if the mug will out live you. Eventually, this mug will have to be put down and when it does you can sleep comfortably knowing it won’t hurt the environment.
Another fun feature about this mug is the endless color combinations. Pick the color of the cup, the lid, the plug, and even the silicone band to make your mug unique. You have creative color control over this mug so you have the option to make the mug as bland, or as funky looking as you want.
It doesn’t stop there either…
Another thing to add to the uniqueness of this mug is the silicone band which can be used to personalize your coffee preferences by etching the inside of the text printed on the band. One downside which I will mention here is that the word strong is on the band. This is one thing I would love to see be removed, as its a useless word we should remove from the dictionary when talking about coffee.
Other than that personalized drink preferences, the silicone band adds a nice layer of protection keeping your hand nice and cool. The mug (if preheated first) can actually get quite warm, but not to where you can get injured.
What about those klutzy people out there? No need to worry, folks. If the mug is accidentally tipped over you won’t have to worry about any spillage. The mug isn’t spill proof by any means, but it does hold up quite nicely for those freak accidents we know happens all too often.
THE BAD:
Besides the word strong plastered on to the silicone band, the only downside I can find is that the mug does not stay hot long. If you preheat, I found I was able to get about an hour before the coffee cooled to room temperature. Although, that may not be such a bad thing after all. Who keeps their coffee around that long anyways?
BOTTOM LINE:
Two thumbs up for me.
The KeepCup sums up just about everything I could want in a to-go mug. It’s environmentally friendly, really cool looking, recyclable, BPA free and non-toxic, and very affordable.
Since testing, I have already purchased two more KeepCup’s thanks to Dear Coffee, I Love You. You can check out Brian’s “Damn thy Disposable” KeepCup’s here. They have since become my go to mug even in the mornings. I’m officially addicted.
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The KeepCup ranges in sizes and prices as follows:
4oz – $8.50
8oz – $10.20
12oz – $12.20
16oz – $14.20
* Note these prices do not include shipping costs.
Head over here to design your KeepCup today.
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