Elephant Box stainless steel cups and tumblers are built to replace disposable coffee cups and flimsy plastic tumblers for good. Made from 100% food-grade 304 stainless steel, these metal cups won't stain, crack, or hold onto flavours — whether it's your morning coffee or squash at a kids' party. Choose the modular Reusable Takeaway Cup, complete with cork sleeve and silicone lid, for coffee on the go, or the 4-pack of stainless steel tumblers for the kitchen, camping trips and festivals. Every part is designed to be replaced rather than binned, so a lost lid or worn sleeve never means buying a whole new cup. Scroll down to explore the range, or use the quick links below to jump to our buyer's guide or FAQs.
Coffee on the go, with a lid and cork grip → Reusable Takeaway Cup 350ml/12oz
A set of everyday metal cups for the kitchen, camping or parties → 350ml Stainless Steel Cups – 4 Pack
Replacing a lost or worn lid → Silicone Lid for 350ml Steel Cup
Replacing a lost or worn cork sleeve → Cork Sleeve for 350ml Cup
Why choose stainless steel cups over disposable or plastic?
Most disposable coffee cups are lined with plastic, which means they can't just be tossed in the recycling bin — and an estimated 2.5 billion of them are thrown away every year in the UK alone. Plastic reusable cups aren't much better: they stain, pick up smells, and start to look tired after a few months. Stainless steel cups solve both problems. They're non-porous, so they won't hold onto coffee stains or last night's squash, and they're practically unbreakable — a metal cup dropped on the kitchen floor survives, where a glass or ceramic one wouldn't.
Reusable Takeaway Cup vs 4-Pack Tumblers — what's the difference?
The Reusable Takeaway Cup is designed for coffee on the move: it comes with a cork sleeve for grip and a food-grade silicone lid with a movable stopper to help minimise spills. It isn't leakproof or insulated, so it's best for carrying a drink in hand rather than loose in a bag. The 350ml Stainless Steel Cups come as a pack of four plain metal cups, with no lid or sleeve — designed to nest inside each other and go anywhere, from the kitchen table to a festival field.
Are the cups suitable for hot drinks?
Yes — stainless steel handles hot drinks well and won't warp or affect the taste. On the Reusable Takeaway Cup, the cork sleeve covers most of the cup, but the base and rim are still metal, so they can get warm to the touch with a very hot drink — take care when it's fresh off the machine. Neither cup is insulated, so they won't keep drinks hot, or cold, for hours the way a double-wall bottle would.
Are the cups dishwasher safe?
The stainless steel cups and the silicone lid are dishwasher safe. The cork sleeve is wipe clean only — a damp cloth with a little soap will take care of spills and stains.
Cups & Tumbler FAQs
Yes. Elephant Box cups and tumblers are made from food-grade 304 stainless steel, which is non-reactive, BPA-free, and safe for direct contact with food and drink. Unlike plastic, it won't leach chemicals or affect the taste of what you're drinking.
No — the silicone lid has a movable stopper that helps minimise spills, but it isn't designed to be fully leakproof. It's best used for carrying a drink in hand on the go, rather than loose in a bag.
Yes. Both the Reusable Takeaway Cup and the 350ml Stainless Steel Cups handle hot drinks well. Neither is insulated, so they won't keep drinks hot for hours, and the metal can get warm to the touch with a very hot drink — the cork sleeve on the Takeaway Cup helps with this, but take care around the base and rim.
Yes — the 350ml Stainless Steel Cups nest inside each other, making them easy to store in a cupboard or pack for camping, picnics or festivals.
Yes. Both the Silicone Lid and the Cork Sleeve for the 350ml cup are sold separately, so if you lose or wear out a part, you can replace just that piece rather than buying a whole new cup.
Yes — the stainless steel cups and the silicone lid are dishwasher safe. The cork sleeve should be wiped clean by hand with a damp, soapy cloth rather than put in the dishwasher.
Yes — our stainless steel cups are backed by a 15 year warranty. Cork and silicone parts aren't covered under the same warranty, but spares are available separately, so you're never stuck without a working cup.
Yes — the 350ml Stainless Steel Cups are a popular choice for kids' parties and everyday use, since they're unbreakable and easy to clean. As with any metal cup, take care with very hot drinks, since the cup can get warm to the touch.
Both the Reusable Takeaway Cup and the 350ml Stainless Steel Cups hold 350ml, roughly 12oz — a similar size to a standard takeaway coffee cup.
Yes — it's sized to fit most car cup holders and coffee machines, so it slots easily into your regular coffee routine.
Under current UK advertising regulations, we're not able to make general claims about products being "environmentally friendly" — so we won't. What we can do is point you to the full picture: read about our approach on our People & Planet page and our Commitments page.
