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My boyfriend bought me a Stanley Cup and now I finally understand the hype
I’ve joined the Stanley Cup club this week, and I finally understand the hype. My boyfriend surprised me with a baby pink 40oz Quencher H2.0 Tumbler because he’s “seen loads of girls with them” and thought I’d want one too.
I had pondered over getting one myself after seeing them all over TikTok, but the $45 price tag quickly convinced me otherwise. I’ve always been skeptical of the craze and thought it was “just a cup” – but boy was I wrong. I get it now.
Stanley Cup craze takes over
‘Stanley Cup’ is the nickname given to the Quencher H2.0 Tumbler, an insulated drink bottle made by the brand Stanley. They sell loads of other drinkware, but it’s this particular tumbler everyone is gaga about because of its design.
The Quencher H2.0 is a huge 40oz cup with a handle, lid and a straw that’s constructed of 90% recycled stainless steel. It keeps your water cold for a staggering 11 hours, the website reveals, or 2 whole days when iced.
Stanley was founded in 1913 by American inventor William Stanley Jr. and has been making insulated bottles for the outdoors for more than a century. However, it suddenly went viral on TikTok in 2023 and turned into the latest must-have product.
It became cool to own a Stanley Cup in one of the many cute colors, and the brand quickly went from being aimed at people going on outdoor adventures to the mainstream overnight, with Starbucks even collaborating with them.
CNBC Make It reported following Stanley’s viral social media status, the company’s profits were projected to hit a staggering $750 million in 2023, a huge increase from the $70m in annual sales made in 2020.
I finally understand the hype
I’ve been using my Stanley religiously for a few days now and can firmly say it’s worth the money. Yes, $45 is pretty steep for a cup, but I already know I’ll get my money’s worth (well, my boyfriend’s money) and more.
First, this thing is huge. Pictures and videos really don’t show just how big the tumbler actually is. It’s hard to visualize what size 40oz will be if you’ve never seen a Stanley in real life, but it’s bigger than my head.
It holds a lot of water, so you don’t keep having to get up and fill it up while you’re working. Plus, it really does keep the beverage icy cold for hours on end. It’s winter here, so I haven’t fully appreciated that yet, but I know I will when summer rolls around.
The cup feels like it’s really well-made and is incredibly heavy, so the hefty price tag definitely makes sense. Plus, its sturdy design means it won’t break easily, so the cup will be keeping you hydrated for years.
Drinking more water than ever
Everyone on social media says the cup encouraged them to drink more water, which I was a little dubious of. I always thought it wouldn’t be any different to drinking out of a glass or gym bottle, but it’s actually true!
Something about the straw, handle and fact that the water stays extra cold entices you to stay hydrated, and I’ve been drinking more water since I got the cup than ever before. The only downside of that is I always need to pee.
Experts recommend males consume 3.7 liters of water every day, and females should drink 2.7, Healthline explains. The Stanley Cup fits 1.5 liters so that means I only need to refill it once, and I’ve definitely been doing so more than that.
I really have nothing bad to say about the cup. It’s really weighty which isn’t great if you’re planning on going out walking with it, and the plastic straw feels a little flimsy compared to the rest of the tumbler – but it really is as great as everyone says.
If you want a Stanley too, you can purchase one on the Stanley website, Amazon, Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
