Meet My Hyperfixation: Maranda & Drink Vessels
I love drinking vessels - some may simply call them cups, but I think that term is so limiting. When I think of the term ‘cup,’ I think of the very basic ceramic or glass drinking cup in your everyday kitchen cabinet. BUT, because all drinking vessels have a different purpose, and a different utilization which is KEY when you are selecting the right drinking vessel for the right beverage! I don’t have enough time in the day to really dive into ALL of my thoughts on this very important matter, but let me go ahead and break down my top 6 drinking vessels with a full review from a drinking vessel queen herself!
#1: Green Goddess
Brand: HydroJug
Style: 40oz Traveler
Type of beverage: Water
Unfiltered, unrequested review: If I could marry a drinking vessel, this would be the one. Seriously, such a great product. From an insulation viewpoint, it does not quite live up to the Stanley and Yeti’s of the world, but still keeps your beverage cold for a good amount of time. I’m a room temp water gal, so it’s GREAT for me. And SO DURABLE, I’m telling you! This Hydrojug has been through it with me, and still holding very strong! Depending on your car, it does fit in most cup holders as well! 15/10 I would recommend this to anyone! And the flip straw lid - amazing. 100% leak-proof as well; tested about 8,001 times on accident and I can confirm, it IS leakproof! ♥️
#2: Big Black
Brand: Stanley
Style: 64oz Quencher H2.0 FlowState
Type of beverage: Water or Seltzer
Unfiltered, unrequested review: The biggest drinking vessel you could ever need. Have you ever had those days where you are literally held hostage by your meeting schedule, and don’t even have 5min to refill your water?! That is my why for this drinking vessel. Obvi Stanley makes amazing products, and this giant water jug is no different! I literally cannot imagine drinking 64oz of anything other than water, but if you wanted to fill it with something else, it would stay nice and cold for a REAL long time! It is also very nice when you add a bunch of ice, and then as it melts, you have more water to drink 🙂
#3: Grey Girl
Brand: Stanley
Style: 20oz All Day Slim
Type of beverage: Water
Unfiltered, unrequested review: Hear me out - oftentimes we are on the go and just want to toss a bottle of water in our purse or backpack and run out the door…that is my why for this amazing drinking vessel! As you can see, it resembles a normal bottle of water, and is NOT big and bulky! In fact, it actually fits in most bottle holders in purses/backpacks! AND it even fits in most car cup holders! The top screws off for easy drinking, and then the mid-line screws off for easy refilling! I’m telling you, this bottle is GREAT! My drawback on this one is that I drink A LOT of water and 20oz is not much! So I only use this for running errands around town and/or to places where I know I can refill! Very durable in the sense of Stanley quality products, as well!
#4: White Mocha
Brand: Yeti
Style: 30oz Rambler
Type of beverage: Coffee
Unfiltered, unrequested review: I know it might be surprising with all of the Stanley products I have, but Yeti products are actually my favorite. From an R&D viewpoint, Stanley just has it figured out better (mostly when it comes to handle spacing and comfortability while holding), but I do actually prefer Yeti! This coffee drinking vessel is my go-to! It’s great for the amount of coffee + cream to get me through my morning meetings without having to try to get back downstairs to get more coffee! Again, those meeting heavy days, you need to have your coffee! The Yeti heat length for the coffee to stay hot is TOP NOTCH and I just can't say enough great things about this drinking vessel! Also, my sister had this one customised for my wedding day, so it has a special place in my heart (but PS, their customization at Yeti is done SO beautifully and with such quality as well, def recommend)!
#5: Teal Tangent
Brand: BruMate
Style: 32oz Toddy XL
Type of beverage: Coffee
Unfiltered, unrequested review: I don’t believe BruMate actually makes the Toddy XLs anymore (they have a new one called Muv that I haven’t tried yet but looks FAB)! But this is my go-to for when I go into the office to work! It is GREAT at keeping my coffee hot for a long time, it fits in my cup holder AND the handle is really comfortable to carry it! Similar size as the Yeti, but with a little extra space, I am granted just a lil more coffee to drink on the way to work! BruMate also makes REALLY great products, have amazing customer service, and they started here in Denver! Always a nice treat to be able to shop local!
#6: Rosie the Riveter
Brand: Starbucks
Style: 24oz Tumbler
Type of beverage: Iced Coffee / Water / Tea / anything!
Unfiltered, unrequested review: Sometimes, you just need that extra glam in your day! I love this ultra flashy, rose gold studded straw tumbler for a nice iced coffee! Because it has the straw, it also works great for tea or even some ginger ale! 24oz is great for you to be able to add a bunch of ice and then a respectable amount of whatever you wish to drink! This also fits in the cup holder, so kinda fun to take out if you are needing to as well!