Best Iced Coffee Cups: Quick Menu
I hate watered-down and lukewarm coffee — so the hunt for the best iced coffee cups benefits *me* as it does you. On a temperature scale, a good brew should be as hot as my head (without my morning caffeine fix) or as cold as my soul with café withdrawals. There is simply no in-between.
Historically, there was no excuse for wishy-washy cold coffee that's hit room temp. Whether you're using a specific iced coffee maker, cold brew machine, or simply adding ice to cooled pod or instant coffee — buying an insulated iced coffee cup can make your drinking experience 1000% times better.
These days, clever designs mean that ambient coffee isn't something you have to accept. Here, I'll show you models that keep your shaken brown sugar espresso near freezing for up to two days. Not that you'll be able to resist it for that long.
But, if you slurp your coffee within seconds and care more about style and functionality, I'm serving up cool cups that check the boxes for these preferences too. Heck, some of these can even be personalized. So from Starbs-branded vessels to containers that are designed to fit under your favorite coffee maker, I spill the beans on the best iced coffee cups to invest in.
Christina Chrysostomou is our ecommerce editor and unofficial queen of coffee. She specializes in reviewing our small kitchen appliances, which include coffee makers and kettles. While her hand was practically superglued to the Yeti Rambler in her college days, she is in the market for a new iced coffee cup, so it made sense for her to write this review.
12 of the best iced coffee cups to start your day in style
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Iced coffee cups we've reviewed
Price: $14.99
Size: 22oz
Material: BPA-free plastic
Our staff writer Beth Mahoney is currently testing the Mr. Coffee cold brew maker and it sounds promising! So, with that said I can imagine that this will be the perfect accessory to match. The double-walled design means it won't break into a cold "sweat" so you can add as little, or as much ice as you like. Speaking of which, it's got an integrated measurement system for water and ice, creating a consistently great iced coffee taste every time. Clever, huh? I think would work well for both iced coffees and cold brew coffee, which have key differences BTW.
Price: $35
Size: 16oz
Materials: 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-free plastic, steel lid, Tritan straw, inner True Taste Ceramic Coating.
Cleaning? Hand wash only
This iced coffee cup comes everywhere with Annie Collyer, our head of e-commerce, Every morning, she visits the coffee shop at her closest subway station. 45 mins later, the ice is still in cubes and the drink is still nice and cold. Being a slower drinker, it's a total game-changer because, by the time she finishes drinks in other cups, it's so watery. As a passenger princess, Annie says it fits in a car cup holder so she takes it on journeys to refill with water. But, make sure to thoroughly dry it or you might find white marks. You can even personalize it for $10!
Price: $35
Size: 26 oz
Material: Stainless steel
Cleaning? Hand wash only
Yeti cups have been around for years (est. 2006) and were my iced coffee cup of choice through late high school and college (brand-wise). There's a color for everyone, and I like that the tough Duracoat coating on the colored tumblers won’t crack, peel or fade when you wash them by hand. Don't put 'em in the dishwasher tho as it's not recommended and I can't vouch that the finish won't flake.
Price: $16.99
Size: 24 fl oz
Material: Plastic
Cleaning: Hand wash only
You know the drill by now. Short is an 8-ouncer, Tall gives you 12, grande 16 fluid ounces, and venti well that's 20 if it's hot (and 24 if it's not!). But I hate waiting in line and the flimsy disposable cups they give you. So, in order to save money, I'd grab some K-Cup Starbucks caps or Starbucks Nespresso pods while you've got these in your Amazon basket too.
Price: From $18
Size: 16 fl oz
Material: Glass
Cleaning: Hand wash only
Got deja vu with the typography on this iced coffee cup? That's because it looks a li'l like a Diptyque candle, don't you think? As well as the Fellow cup, Annie also has these luxe-looking glasses, along with the bamboo lids.
Other highly-rated iced coffee cups
Price: From $14.86
Size: 12-20 oz
Material: High-quality glass, Bamboo Lid
Cleaning: Hand wash only (not suitable for dishwasher/microwave)
Oh, Etsy! We just love you and your small business/creators/magicians for the ability to bring handmade and personalized items to us. Including these custom iced coffee cups. There are 27 designs to choose from, and the floral deets remind me of those line-drawn tattoos I want to (but am too scaredy cat to) commit to. What makes this the best iced coffee cup for me is that it comes with a bamboo lid, which is super eco-friendly.
Price: Was $23.79 Now $18.99 (save $5.20 at Amazon)
Size: 16 oz
Material: Glass
Cleaning: Dishwasher safe
I'm a sucker for shopping items off my TikTok FYP and saw these while browsing #CoffeeTok (how convenient?). Real talk though, these are incredibly versatile, so I'd be using these for soda (straight outta my mini fridge), beer, and boba tea. They even come with matching glass straws and cleaning brushes. And, as for cleaning, this thick clear glass can withstand the sudden changes in the temperature difference between -68°F to 212°F, which means that you can pop them in the dishwasher once you're done.
Price: $9.99
Size: 16 oz
Material: BPA-free plastic
Cleaning? Top-rack dishwasher safe
Own a Keurig coffee maker? Then you need this. Not only is it great for sweet iced tea, and coffee brewed over ice. According to reviewers it keeps drinks cold and is easy to wash and clean. The straw is specially designed with a groove at the bottom to stop it from falling out of the cup. FYI, a few customers have mentioned in their reviews that the straw had broken in transit, or it isn't as sturdy as they'd hoped. Something to think about.
Price: $20
Size: 18.3 fl. oz.
Materials: BPA-free plastic body, silicone straw cap and band, and plastic straw
Cleaning? Dishwasher safe
This iced coffee cup is so popular on social media, that it's currently sold out. But note, that we are literally in Nespresso's inbox RN to get a restock date. I'm obsessed with its functional straw, convenient grip, and stylish fluted exterior, and can totally see why it flew off the shelves. We'll update this page once we know more.
Price: $45
Size: 40 oz
Material: 90% recycled 18/8 stainless steel
Cleaning: Dishwasher safe
Y'all might know that I created a Stanley alternatives guide a couple of months ago because 1) TikTok made them so popular they were selling out and 2) The OG models were a li'l expensive. But if you simply don't want an imitation iced coffee cup, invest in the best with this beast of a beverage holder. It comes with a cute handle, fits in most car cup holders, and as well as keeping cold drinks cold, it retains the temperature of hot brews for 7 hours.
Price: $16.99
Size: 22 oz
Material: Glass / Bamboo / Metal
Cleaning? Hand wash only
"Popping" (see what I did there) this iced coffee cup here because outside of your usual iced Americanos and lattes, I love me a cold milk tea with boba bubbles and tapioca. This cup comes with an extra wide metallic straw so you can slurp and chew those bouncy pearls.
Price: $19.99
Size: 12 oz
Material: Glass / Bamboo
Cleaning: Dishwasher safe
I never thought I'd put the words "iced coffee cup" and "quiet luxury" together... until I saw this baby. As well as coffee, it's great for juice, cocktails, iced coffee, flavored water, soda, and more. While I don't think it's the best for keeping beverages cold, it's a great gift idea for anyone that loves a modern vintage aesthetic.
Things to consider when buying an iced coffee cup
You won't do yourself any favors by picking up any ol' iced coffee cup, so next time you're out shopping (or browsing online) consider the following:
Size: Will it fit the volume of coffee you'll want to drink? Most iced coffee cups range from about 12-24 fluid ounces.
Cleaning instructions: Many iced coffee cups come with special finishes or are made from glass/plastic that can warp in the dishwasher. Make sure you know how to clean your cup to avoid damaging/breaking it.
Special features: Some iced coffee cups come with vacuum insulation which will keep your coffee hot or cold for days. Others have extra-wide straws to enjoy jelly or tapioca pearls. And most, if not all, are leakproof and will fit in your car's cup holder. It's important to buy an iced coffee cup based on your needs, but almost everyone will want a spillproof cup that doesn't leak when using it.
FAQs
What is the perfect ice for iced coffee?
While bigger ice cubes will melt slower, you can fit a larger quantity of small shapes in an iced coffee cup. Because of this, nugget-sized chunks won't spoil your drink experience and aesthetically, they look quite cute too.
How we tested these iced coffee cups
JYSK, five of the nine selections (that's over half!) have been tried and tested by our team. For the remainder of our edit, we've relied on highly-rated reviews and star ratings from real customers online. Yes, we've literally sieved through and read through post-purchase testimonials people have written.