It's been almost two years since I first acquired the top-selling Stanley Quencher cup, and it's been my daily companion ever since. Initially, I aimed to increase my water intake as I was falling short of the recommended amount. Now, with this reliable tumbler at hand, I manage to consume at least one litre of fluid daily.
For those unfamiliar, the Stanley Quencher cup is essentially a reusable water bottle that can hold an impressive 1.2L of liquid - reducing refill frequency and aiding in boosting your hydration levels. It also maintains your beverage frosty for 48 hours, a feature I find useful even during the chillier months.
Since its UK launch, the Stanley Quencher cup has repeatedly sold out, but it doesn't come cheap at £45. Stanley seldom offers discounts - in fact, throughout the first year and a half I owned mine, I'd never personally seen it marked down from its original price. However, Amazon has reduced several colours down to £32 in a 29% off discount.
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Beating the price of the Stanley summer sale where it is now £34, the Amazon offer does vary depending on the colour favoured. Shoppers will find the shade fuchsia and plum the cheapest, ranging to lilac and shale at £40.
The primary function of the cup is to encourage users to increase their water intake with minimal effort, and it certainly achieved this for me. On the first day, I found myself sipping from the bottle while engaged in routine activities such as working on my laptop or watching television, without giving it much thought.
I believe the straw, which makes drinking effortless, contributes significantly to this. Additionally, the cup's 1.2L capacity allows me to meet my recommended daily water intake without needing a refill, which proved particularly handy during workdays.
After filling it with ice, my drink remained chilled throughout the day, and even by morning when left on my bedside table. I noticed that smaller ice cubes melted after a few hours, but larger ones retained their shape for a considerably longer duration.
There's no denying it, this cup is massive. Although the ergonomic handle with comfort-grip inserts makes it comfortable to hold, its sheer size means it's quite heavy when filled, making it somewhat impractical for commuting as it occupies a significant amount of space in your bag. However, when working from home, the large capacity is a godsend.
For a more travel-friendly Stanley Cup, consider the Stanley IceFlow Flip Travel Tumbler. It has a smaller capacity (890ml), but its leak-proof design and easy-to-hold handle make it ideal for on-the-go use.
Another reusable water bottle that can hold 1L of liquid is theOcean Bottle, priced at £45. Available in 11 chic colours, it can be personalised with your own text for an additional £10. It's also eco-friendly - for every bottle produced, 1,000 plastic bottles are prevented from entering the ocean.
In other news from Stanley, the brand recently unveiled The Chevron collection, inspired by retro tennis. Patterns include Courtside Cream, Cornflower and Plumeria.
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