War on Waste - Coffee Cups [RESOLVED]

meong on 03/06/2017 - 08:21
Last edited 07/06/2017 - 23:55 by 1 other user

EDIT: Resolved! See below!

Hello guys,

I just recently caught up on War on Waste series through ABC iView. It was quite amazed at the numbers they mentioned there especially in regards to plastic bags, clothings and coffee cups!

Yeah, so I found out that coffee cups aren't really recyclable and was thinking of taking my KeepCup with me more often. However, I then remembered why I stopped using my Keep Cup, apparently it's only spill proof, and not exactly leak proof.

Have you guys got any recommendation on what travel cups that can be thrown into my bag with full assurance that it's not going to leak everywhere inside my bag?

I've seen a couple of Contigo branded ones, but what I've found so far is that because they try to fit the cups into the standard cup holders in cars, they tend to be slightly taller because the insulated wall makes it too thick and it means that it can contain less coffee if it was made too short.

The reason that I don't like these tall cups are because they can't immediately fit under my coffee machine (Breville 820). And a KeepCup is too much hassle to hold onto while I'm on a public transport.

So, for people who make their coffee at home and travel to work, what do you guys usually do? Do you just use a Keep Cup and put them in the car/hold them? Or do you have one with 100% leak proof but make them in another cup then pour into it?

Thanks

EDIT: Thanks to timdee and dbun1 i have now chosen to buy the Frank Green cups! As you can see in the link below they fit really well under my Breville 820 group head! It doesn't leak even if you turn ot upside down and shake it… You do however need to make sure its closed tight though…

They're not as insulated as a Contigo but definitely better than KeepCup! We paid $31 each. The good thing is you can take apart the pop lid so you can clean them easily and even swap colours…

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      • dbun1 on 05/06/2017 - 15:14

        yep!

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-YDKAVVyYw

        If you are getting a Frank Green try and get the 8oz if you can - because of the screw down lid design, the 12oz can be too tall for some groupheads

        • meong on 05/06/2017 - 21:10

          Thanks for the suggestion! There is a shop in Port Melbourne that sells these Frank Green cups…

          I'll check them out tomorrow!

        • StevenUniverse on 05/06/2017 - 21:24

          @4iedemon:

          All the parts are interchangeable too which is nice, if you have more than one.

          But sometimes the button mechanism gets jammed or leaks so you have to take it apart and put it back together (takes about 2 minutes). When it jams it usually just takes a second attempt to close it. Though once maybe twice in the past 5-6 months I've had it it's taken 20-30+ presses to close it…

        • meong on 07/06/2017 - 23:58

          Thanks guys! Bought two… for me and my partner!

  • [Deactivated] on 04/06/2017 - 18:22
    +4

    Thank you for pointing out that most paper coffee cups are not recyclable. I did not know that and you have made an impression on me.

    I'm far from a hippie but I did live in Adelaide when they soft banned plastic bags and they have recycling incentives. I've been back in Melbourne for a few years and still cannot get used to how much dirtier it is, and the general disregard for waste.

    • John Kimble on 04/06/2017 - 18:26
      +8

      Probably just a population density thing. There's about 10 people in Adelaide? :p

      • smartazz104 on 05/06/2017 - 19:49
        +2

        There's actually about 3000 but most of the bodies have been hidden so well…

    • cryptos on 05/06/2017 - 06:14

      But the coffee! It must be so much better? Being from Melbourne and all? Right?

      • altomic on 05/06/2017 - 07:51
        +1

        Don't forget the quality of the water.

  • mickey7788 on 04/06/2017 - 18:45
    +2

    The sistema go travel mugs are great.No leaks,double insulated you just twist to open them.Go on sale at coles often.

    • meong on 05/06/2017 - 09:57

      No leaks? Even upside down??

  • BartholemewH on 04/06/2017 - 19:13
    +1

    I have a few Thermos 'King' travel mugs. They are very tough and keep liquids hot for hours. I make coffee in a separate mug and pour it in.

    Edit: Also completely leak proof. They may dent if you toss them up the driveway but I've never broken one.

  • TheZimbabweanDollar on 05/06/2017 - 00:24

    Consider the Cheeki coffee mug. I have never had it leak in my bag, it's insulated, and it fits in a standard cup holder.
    https://cheeki.net.au/collections/coffee-mugs

  • chumlee on 05/06/2017 - 08:07

    How long does it take to drink a cup of coffee?

    200ml to 250ml should be finished in 2 minutes tops.

    • dbun1 on 05/06/2017 - 15:47
      +1

      it should, but for some reason there are people that seem to make a small latte last all morning.
      Once it goes lukewarm I can't stand it, let alone the fact it would be stone cold by the time they get through it.

  • ilikeradiohead on 05/06/2017 - 12:45
    +2

    I don't personally own one (as they're a bit pricey), but Klean Kanteen might have what you want. I linked what is technically an insulated food storage container, but it comes in 8oz (237ml) and 16oz (473ml) sizes, and are apparently leak proof. I would think the 8oz size would fit under your coffee machine. The only thing is that you'd be drinking your coffee essentially out of a tin can (also the price, might be able to get it cheaper elsewhere).

  • OzzyOzbourne on 05/06/2017 - 13:09
    +2

    That was a bit of an anticlimax…. War on waste…. Find me a leak proof cup.

  • OzzyOzbourne on 05/06/2017 - 13:12

    STOP GLOBAL WARMING…… what's the cheapest bicycle?

    • CheeryCheapskate on 05/06/2017 - 13:43

      Bike production causes pollution! How do I make walking shoes out of dead grass?!

      Side note on topic: If the cups are too big, most machines allow trays to be pulled apart (but yes, if you make multiple cups it does get messy from the drip. One cup should be OK).
      A few cafes also offer discounts for BYO cups (Bring your Cup, Save a Coin campaign) but not many are onboard with this.

  • t3t5ujin on 05/06/2017 - 18:23

    Great post and thinking!
    I found this Japanese invention. Kinda like the thermos
    It's a bit expensive but has potential?

    http://www.daisaku-shoji.co.jp/p_nomore.html

    • FloatingPoint on 07/06/2017 - 13:55

      Look closer. It's just a Contigo autoseal.

  • FW190 on 05/06/2017 - 18:57
    +3

    So, for people who make their coffee at home and travel to work, what do you guys usually do?

    I'd simply set the alarm 5 mins early and finish the coffee before I leave home, otherwise, after the coffee has been tossing and turning in the thermos for an hour, the Nescafe at work would probably taste better………..

    (assuming you are drinking the frothed milk type of coffee, even then, I can't see how an hour old long black/espresso shot will taste any good)

    maybe look at cold brewing?

    • meong on 05/06/2017 - 21:15

      I get what you mean…

      But as mentioned in my previous comment, its not about not having enough time.

      Its about drinking my favourite warm drink on the train. Slowly.

      I usually drink long black, and they're okay until lukewarm temperature.

      I have a cold drip Brewover 2.0 at home too, but not all beans taste good for cold drip.

  • Aniseed Steed on 05/06/2017 - 21:40
    +1

    Wouldn't something like this suffice?

    • meong on 05/06/2017 - 22:33

      I had that… not 100% leak proof and the insulation is about on par with KeepCups… :-/

  • Okarina on 06/06/2017 - 10:24
    +3

    This seems like a good initiative http://www.responsiblecafes.org

    • footyboy on 06/06/2017 - 20:22

      That's awesome, good find.

      • John Kimble on 06/06/2017 - 21:33

        This was mentioned on the show.

  • kingmw on 07/06/2017 - 09:04

    I have one of these and they are definitely leak proof, I chuck it in my bag all the time even if it is full. The lid is also 10x easier to clean than my Contigo.

    They are still a bit tall to place under the coffee machine.

    https://www.nespresso.com/au/en/order/accessories/citiz-trav…

  • jjazzy on 07/06/2017 - 13:23
    +1

    Have you tried frank green cups? I bought one for myself and one for my bf a while ago because of its leak proof qualities. I must admit the quality is variable - mine worked well, his lid is difficult to get on and leaks sometimes but the team is quite good at responding to customer complaints. It's quite expensive but I think its worth not having to hold it on PT…

  • Okarina on 07/06/2017 - 17:34

    Just saw that Harvey Norman have double wall ceramic travel mugs for $ 5 which they claim are leak proof but I can't vouch for yet. Cheap! Might be heavy.

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