Top 10 Best Element Insulated Cups for Cold Drinks
for June 2023

Insulated cups are a must-have for hot beverages, but keeping them cool is just as important. If you're like most people, your drink of choice is coffee, whether it's brewed at home or purchased at a shop. Coffee beans absorb heat quickly, so keeping coffee fresh means keeping it cool. Insulated cups help keep coffee cool, and with our selection of insulated cups, you can sip your iced coffee without worrying about it getting too warm.

In the Different Guide , we test insulated cups for performance, including insulation, temperature retention, and ease of use. We score insulation for how well it keeps drinks cold, while temperature retention is a measure of how hot beverages keep. We also evaluate ease of use, such as how easy it is to open and close the cups, and whether the lids are secure.

Here are the best insulated cups for cold drinks:

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9.7
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Aurbhosa 30oz Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Tumbler Travel Mug with Lid Thermal Powder Coated Coffee Cup for Cold & Hot Drinks, White

Aurbhosa 30oz Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Tumbler Travel Mug with Lid Thermal Powder Coated Coffee Cup for Cold & Hot Drinks

What We like

A compact insulated tumbler about the size of a Nalgene bottle. It's convenient and perfect for drinking on the run, but it's pricey, and this tumbler isn't as durable as other models we tested.

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9.5
SCORE
ALOUFEA 30oz Stainless Steel Tumbler, Insulated Coffee Tumbler Cup with Lid and Straw, Double Walled Travel Coffee Mug for Hot & Cold Drinks (Leopard, 1 Pack)

ALOUFEA 30oz Stainless Steel Tumbler

by ALOUFEA
What We like

This insulated tumbler is great to have around the house or during road trips, and the lid and straw are great additions for picnics, outdoor activities, or camping.

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9.3
SCORE
Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Coffee Mug with Lid, Perfect Travel Cup for Hot and Cold Drinks, Thermal Coffee and Tea Mugs, Double Wall, Metal, Spill Proof, Leak Proof, 17 Ounce, Gold

readygogo Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Coffee Mug with Lid

by readygogo
What We like

The vacuum insulated coffee mug turned out to be too heavy to hold comfortably and is too tall to fit into most car cup holders.

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9.1
SCORE
4 Pieces Christmas Iced Coffee Cup Sleeve Reusable Tea Cup Sleeve Xmas Neoprene Drink Sleeve Christmas Insulated Cup Sleeves Tumbler Cup Drink Sleeve for 30-32 Oz Cold Hot Drink, Christmas Style

CHENGU 4 Pieces Christmas Iced Coffee Cup Sleeve Reusable Tea Cup Sleeve Xmas Neoprene Drink Sleeve Christmas Insulated Cup Sleeves Tumbler Cup Drink Sleeve for 30-32 Oz Cold Hot Drink

What We like

The cups sleeves are durable, with nice printing, and with great insulation properties. It's the best gift choice for your family, friends, and relatives on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, etc.

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8.7
SCORE
Contigo Autoseal West Loop 2.0 - Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Thermal Coffee Travel Mug - Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold for Hours - Fits Under Single-Serve Brewers- 16 Ounces, Earl Grey and Dark Plum

Contigo Autoseal West Loop 2.0

by Contigo
What We like

The Contigo West Loop 2.0 is our favorite travel mug because it can keep your beverages hot as hot as they want. Unfortunately it's not dishwasher safe.

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8.7
SCORE
S'well Stainless Steel Water Bottle - 17 Fl Oz - Blue Granite - Triple-Layered Vacuum-Insulated Containers Keeps Drinks Cold for 36 Hours and Hot for 18 - BPA-Free - Perfect for the Go

by S'well
What We like

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7.4
SCORE
BUZIO Stainless Steel Water Bottle Vacuum Insulated (Cold for 48 Hrs, Hot for 24 Hrs), Black 32oz Tumbler Travel Flask with Straw Lid and Flex Cap, Fit in Any Car Cup Holder

BUZIO Stainless Steel Water Bottle Vacuum Insulated (Cold for 48 Hrs

by BUZIO
What We like

This vacuum insulated water bottle delivers solid performance, but its insulated lid leaks and spills easily, and isn't as sturdy as it looks. The lid design forces water out, and flipping the bottle upside down helps avoid the problem. But if you don't drink a lot of water, this is a good choice.

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7.4
SCORE
Beast 30 oz Tumbler Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Coffee Ice Cup Double Wall Travel Flask by Greens Steel (Royal Blue)

Beast 30 oz Tumbler Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Coffee Ice Cup Double Wall Travel Flask by Greens Steel (Royal Blue)

What We like

This premium insulated tumbler is far superior to our previous pick, from the overall construction to the smoother lid.

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7.4
SCORE
Starbucks Reusable 3 Hard Plastic Venti 24 oz Frosted Ice Cold Drink Cup With Lid and Green Straw w/Stopper

Starbucks Reusable 3 Hard Plastic Venti 24 oz Frosted Ice Cold Drink Cup With Lid and Green Straw w/Stopper

by Starbucks
What We like

Cost-conscious consumers will appreciate Starbucks' reusable cups. And they've all agreed that they are the least expensive reusable cups we tested.

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7
SCORE
Insulated Tumblers 4-pack 16 oz Made in USA Great for Iced Coffee & Hot Drinks, Clear Double Wall Plastic Tumbler Cups, Microwave, Freezer & Top Rack Dishwasher Safe Reusable Cups by Homestead Choice

Homestead Choice Insulated Tumblers 4-pack 16 oz Made in USA Great for Iced Coffee & Hot Drinks

by Homestead Choice
What We like

These tall yet slim tumblers fit comfortably in your hands. The lid seals tight to keep cold drinks cold for 24 hours and warm drinks warm for 12 hours. The non-drip lid keeps your drinks free from splashing.

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