Quick answer
Can you put hot coffee in an Owala FreeSip?
Owala's FAQ says the stainless FreeSip is not for hot, carbonated or perishable liquids. Owala's reasons, and which tumblers their makers rate for hot drinks.
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Owala says no. Its FAQ says the stainless FreeSip is "Not for use with hot, carbonated, or perishable liquids." The same FAQ says Owala's SmoothSip "Holds cold, carbonated, and hot drinks."
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Why does Owala say not to?
Owala's FAQ warns: "Hot, carbonated, and perishable liquids and other contents may build up pressure within the bottle and unexpectedly leak or spray out. Pressurized contents also may cause the spout cover to open rapidly enough to injure fingers positioned in or near the recess behind the spout cover. Always open with caution." (Owala FAQ).
Which Owala is made for coffee?
The SmoothSip Slider. Owala markets it as "Hot or cold" (Owala). The 12 oz's Amazon listing says "hot for 6 hours and cold for up to 24 hours" (Amazon listing). See SmoothSip vs FreeSip.
The products in this guide
Pros and cons summarize the sourced specs on this page. They aren't test results.
Owala
Owala SmoothSip Slider 12 oz
Consider it if: You want a small tumbler for hot or iced coffee
Highlights
- Owala says it holds cold, carbonated and hot drinks
- Leakproof when the slider is closed, per Owala
- Owala lists it as cup holder friendly
Keep in mind
- 12 oz capacity (a 20 oz size is also sold)
- Owala recommends hand-washing the cup
All sourced specs
- 12 oz insulated stainless-steel tumbler; also 20 oz (Owala)
- Slide-top lid; Owala says it is leakproof when the slider is closed
- Owala: holds cold, carbonated and hot drinks
- Owala lists it as triple-layered and vacuum-insulated
- Hot for 6 hours, cold for up to 24 hours (Amazon listing; Owala's page gives no hours)
- 12 oz size: 5.91 in tall × 3.4 in diameter (Owala)
- Dishwasher-safe lid; hand-wash the cup (Owala)
- Owala lists it as "Cup holder friendly"
- Limited lifetime warranty (Owala product page)
HydroJug
HydroJug Traveler 40 oz
Consider it if: You want a handled 40 oz tumbler for the car whose maker calls it leakproof
Highlights
- HydroJug says it's completely leakproof with the straw down
- HydroJug says it fits standard car cup holders
- Rated up to 6 hours hot by HydroJug
Keep in mind
- The leakproof claim is HydroJug's own
- Some prints are hand-wash only
- HydroJug says not to microwave or freeze it
All sourced specs
- 40 oz (1,183 mL) stainless-steel tumbler with handle; also 20 oz, 32 oz and Kids 20 oz (HydroJug)
- Circular flip straw with a hygienic flip tab (HydroJug)
- HydroJug says it is completely leakproof with the straw down
- "Keeps cold up to 24hrs / hot up to 6hrs" (HydroJug product page)
- Insulation: the product page's spec table says double-wall vacuum; its description and the collection page say triple-wall
- Base diameter 3.04 in; HydroJug says it fits standard car cup holders
- 3.9 × 6 × 9.84 in, 20 oz (HydroJug)
- Dishwasher safe, top rack recommended; some prints are hand-wash only; do not microwave or freeze (HydroJug)
Stanley
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState 40 oz
Consider it if: It will mostly sit in a car cup holder or on a desk, and you want a handle
Highlights
- Stanley says sizes up to 40 oz fit most car cup holders
- Stanley lists it as dishwasher safe
- Five sizes, from 14 to 64 oz
Keep in mind
- Stanley describes the lid as splash-resistant, not leakproof
- Reviewers report leaks when it's tipped or on its side
- 11.02 in tall (40 oz)
All sourced specs
- 40 oz tumbler with comfort-grip handle; also 14, 20, 30 and 64 oz (Stanley)
- FlowState rotating lid: straw opening, wide mouth for drinking, and a full-cover top "to resist splashes" (Stanley)
- Double-wall vacuum insulation; 90% recycled 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-free (Stanley)
- Stanley lists 11 hrs cold, 2 days iced and 7 hrs hot for the 40 oz
- Base diameter 3.1 in; Stanley says sizes up to 40 oz fit most car and truck cup holders
- Dishwasher safe (Stanley)
- 3.54 × 5.43 × 11.02 in, 1.18 lb (Stanley)
- Lifetime warranty on drinkware, excluding lids, seals and straws, if bought from Stanley or an authorized seller (Stanley)
Which other tumblers here are rated for hot drinks?
HydroJug rates the Traveler 40 oz at up to 6 hours hot (HydroJug). Stanley lists the Quencher H2.0 40 oz at 7 hours hot (Stanley).
Frequently asked questions
Can I put iced coffee with milk in an Owala FreeSip?
Owala's FAQ excludes perishable liquids for the stainless FreeSip. If you're unsure whether a drink counts, check with Owala.
Can you put soda or sparkling water in an Owala FreeSip?
Owala's FAQ says the stainless FreeSip is not for carbonated liquids.
Sources
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