Reusable Bottles

As much as I’d like to say that you only need one water bottle, my experience has proven otherwise! Sometimes you need different bottles for different occasions and different weather conditions. With that in mind, here are my top choices of reusable bottles:

Vacuum Insulated Bottles

A cold drink in the summer is a must – as is a hot drink when it’s freezing or you’re not feeling well. A vacuum insulated bottle is an absolute lifesaver during these times and there are many amazing brands now offering lightweight reusable bottles that won’t break your shoulder.

S’well

S’well is a trusted brand with bottles, travellers, tumbler mugs and various other models. They have some cute designs and a triple-insulation design that keeps drinks cold for 36 hours and hot for 18 hours.

Available from Thorn & Burrow

24 Bottles

24 Bottles understands that good aesthetics can help people adopt healthier habits, and this Bologna-born brand is now sold across the globe. They have an insulated water bottle and cup line in printed designs, mattes and metallic finishes. There’s even the option to engrave your bottle and make it even more personalised.

Available from Slowood

Foldable Water Bottles

There’s no denying that water bottles take up space, which is why you need a collapsible bottle in your life! They’re perfect for backpackers, runners or just about anyone who doesn’t like carrying a bulky water bottle but still wants something to hand.

Nomader

The Nomader collapsible water bottle was born out of a frequent traveller’s need for a bottle that’s durable and easy to carry. Their bottles are freezable, heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe, plus they offer a lifetime warranty.

Available from Amazon

Vapur

Designed for those with active lifestyles, Vapur call themselves an “anti-bottle”. Their foldable bottles are 87 percent lighter than regular bottles and are dishwasher safe. They offer several different foldable bottle designs, ranging from 0.5l to 1.5l capacity, and even have a specific line designed for pets. Meanwhile, their 300ml “Incognito” line was designed as a modern-day flask for carrying alcohol!

Available from Vapur

Hiking Water Bottles

If you’re going on a proper adventure, you might want something more than a foldable water bottle – and there are several speciality bottles that make an even better fit for hiking.

LifeStraw

The LifeStraw bottle is a popular hiking companion because it allows you to refill from rivers and lakes without having to worry about catching a bug. The straw has a filter that not only protects against bacteria and parasites, but also from organic chemicals, chlorine, microplastics, dirt and sand. Even better, each LifeStraw bottle sold provides safe water for a child in need for a year, thanks to the company’s Give Back programme.

Available from APA Outdoor Shop

Reusable Bubble Tea Cups & Coffee Cups

If you’re a bubble tea lover, you should really think about getting a dedicated reusable bubble tea cup. All those single-use plastic cups and straws can really add up and there are now plenty of reusable cups that can still show off your drink, giving you that typical BBT experience.

Elephant Cuppa

Elephant Cuppa hails from Taiwan, just like our beloved bubble tea drink. It has a built-in slit and comes with two straw sizes for boba and regular drinks. The wide mouth and leakproof lid makes it easy to clean, and it’s surprisingly lightweight too.

Available from Elephant Cuppa

Reusable BBT Cup

The Reusable BBT Cup is a Vancouver-based company founded by a couple who loves bubble tea. They have three designs: the original, bamboo lid and leak-proof insulated cup. Their shipping is plastic-free and the cups are made-to-order, which does slightly lengthen processing and shipping time but ensures minimal waste along the way.

Available from Reusable BBT Cup

See also: 8 Reusable Bubble Tea Bottles for Your Boba Addiction

Where to find water refill stations in Hong Kong

Now that you’re armed with the perfect reusable water bottle, you just need to find a water source to refill your bottle. Here are some helpful apps and websites for finding refill locations wherever you are:

Water For Free: The Water for Free app collects and lists all the water fountain locations across the whole of Hong Kong.

Tap: Tap has a database of over 50,000 water refill points across 7,300 cities around the world.

Refill: Refill is a UK-based app with a global map of places offering free water refills, plus coffee shops that give discounts for bringing your own cup.

See also: Where to Refill Your Water Bottle in Hong Kong

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Boba Pearl Tumbler

Developed in Hong Kong by two young girls, Charlie and Lovis, Boba Pearl is for all the eco-minded boba lovers out there. These stylish, sleek tumblers are made from food-grade stainless steel with a double-walled, vacuum insulated body to ensure your drink remains hot or cold for hours, with a wide straw opening to accommodate all your precious pearls.

The Boba Pearl Tumbler also conveniently fits most cup holders and has a durable matte finish to withstand travel and any mode of transportation. Best of all, for each cup purchased, one tree will be planted in a mangrove forest to reduce and remove carbon from the air, through the ecological non-profit, SeaTrees.

Available at Boba Pearl and Slowood

Elephant Cuppa Eco Tumbler

Of course a boba tumbler from the Land of Boba (Taiwan) would have all your boba-drinking needs covered. Elephant Cuppa, a Taipei-based company, is on a mission to reduce single-use products with its ingenious reusable, portable and boba-friendly tumbler. At only five ounces, the Cuppa weighs less than a smartphone and is smartly leak-proof and dust-proof so you can use it to transport snacks, water and other non-boba liquids too: think of it as a Tupperware, water bottle and boba carrier in one.

The patented lid can accommodate wide and standard width straws with a screw on top that can also cover your straw if you want to enjoy your drink on the go. Made with BPA-free and heat-resistant Ecozen plastic, the cup and lid are easy to clean and each set comes with two straws as well as a brush for keeping your straws clean. 

Available at Elephant Cuppa and Green Common

Reusable BBT Cup

Upgrade your BB tea game with Reusable BBT. Born in British Columbia, the Reusable BBT is a reusable glass cup, available with a BPA-free plastic lid, with a boba-friendly straw hole, or a bamboo lid with a rubber ring for insulation that accommodates boba straws. The beauty of these cups are in their customisability – you can choose your lid type and colour, and accessorise your tea cup with stickers and even your straw colour.

Each cup, which comes with a stainless steel BBT Straw and a straw brush so you’re never without your reusable boba gear. We love that Reusable BBT doesn’t use any plastic in their shipping too. Pro-tip: their entire store is 20% off this month!

Available at Reusable BBT and on Etsy

Cuppé Bubble Tea Tumbler

Too many reusable bottles, too little time? Try the Cuppé Bubble Tea Tumbler, created by a trio of girls inspired by a love for the ocean and the environment in their native Borneo, the rise of bubble tea shops in their home city of Melbourne led them to dream up a bubble tea cup that was equal parts responsible and stylish. The Cuppé is a handcrafted glass tumbler made from premium borosilicate glass that’s designed to be used throughout the day.

The BPA-free dual-use lid has a handy flippable cover so you can sip with or without a straw, and it makes the tumbler leak-proof too. A food-grade silicone band provides extra grip and protection for hot and cold drinks so you can enjoy icy cold infused water or a piping hot cuppa. 

Available at Cuppé

BobaMate Boba Bottle

To minimise the pain of carrying around a reusable straw, bottle and straw brush, BobaMate Boba Bottle’s 3-in-1 design integrates a movable, reusable straw into the bottle for added convenience. A pop-top lid keeps the straw and opening concealed from germs and bacteria, and comes with a fold-away handle so you can carry your bottle with ease.

If you love fresh fruit or special toppings, the bottle’s curved base is cleverly designed so your toppings gravitate toward the centre while the straw can be moved 360° so no topping goes to waste. Each bottle is made with a glass-like plastic called Tritan, meaning its shatter-resistant and durable, and has a steel-based with wood paint for a little extra flourish. Added bonus? BobaMate now offers carbon neutral shipping!

Available for pre-order at BobaMate

FLOAT Boba Cup

With FLOAT Boba Cup, get your boba as Bond would: shaken, not stirred. Made in Taiwan, this unique cup truly elevates the boba experience with a special ellipse-shaped cap that enables boba and tea to flow in equal proportion: the cap has an inner cup which holds the boba or solid toppings, so they don’t float to the bottom and stuck beneath the ice.

The inner cap also acts as a filter to let tea through as well, so you get a more balanced sip with equal liquid and topping at just the right temperature! The outside of the cup is also curved for greater grip and the body of the cup is made with Tritan plastic for optimal durability and insulation.

Available at Pinkoi

Bobbleware Tea Tumbler 

BYOBoba with this stylish and functional bubble tea tumbler! Along with its very pleasing range of pastel colours, the compact shape and leak-proof top of the Bobbleware Tea Tumbler is perfect for those who tend to keep their bottle in a backpack, gym bag or tote.

This tumbler comes in two sizes depending on how much you love your boba and a snazzy velvet travel bag and cleaning brush are included for maintaining your Tritan plastic straw. The BPA-free lid is available with or without a straw-hole, if you want to convert your bottle to be strictly straw-free. 

Available at Bobbleware

CARA Boba (Bubble Tea) Tumbler

If you’re going to invest in a reusable boba cup, why not go all the way with a little personalisation? Proudly designed in Singapore, CARA’s Boba Tea Tumbler comes in either stainless steel, with a mug-like design for cup holders, or a resin-based version, with a standard tapered shape. Both versions utilise double walled insulation to keep your drink hot for up to 12 hours, or cold for up to 24 hours.

You can order customised wording for the outside of your tumbler, which is printed with permanent waterproof vinyl that is also UV-resistant.

Available at The Cara Company

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