frank green

Two things, really. The inside is lined with ceramic, so unlike a bare stainless steel bottle your drink never picks up a metallic taste — water tastes like water, coffee tastes like coffee. And the whole thing is built around design: triple-wall insulation that holds temperature for hours, an award-winning push-button lid, and a wardrobe of colours you can mix and match across the base, lid and button. It's a reusable you actually want to carry, not just one you should.

The push-button lid is clever and genuinely spill-proof, but it's plastic, so it can crack if it's dropped hard or treated roughly. The good news: we stock replacement lids and spare parts, so a broken lid never means replacing the whole bottle. If you're buying for a child or someone heavy-handed, it's worth grabbing a spare lid at the same time.

The lid is fully dishwasher safe. The base is best hand washed — a quick rinse keeps the insulation and finish in top condition for years. They're BPA-free throughout, so there's nothing nasty leaching into your drink either way.

A hard drop onto a tiled floor can dent the stainless base, and a bad dent can affect how well it insulates. It's the one thing to be a little careful with. We stock bottle boots (protective silicone bases) that cushion the bottom and take the sting out of everyday knocks — well worth it if it's going in a school bag or gym bag.

For coffee: 8oz suits a short black or piccolo, 12oz is the everyday flat white and latte size most people choose, and 16oz is for larger orders. For water: the bottles go up to 1L and beyond for all-day hydration. If it's a gift and you're unsure, the 12oz cup or a mid-size bottle is the safe, crowd-pleasing pick.

frank green is Australian-owned and designed and engineered in Melbourne, where the company was founded in 2014. It's a genuine homegrown brand — one of the reasons it earned its following here before going global.

Yes — the triple-wall vacuum insulation holds temperature well, keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for hours rather than minutes. Note the cup version is designed more for everyday temperature retention than a sealed flask, while the bottles are the serious all-day performers.

You're paying for the ceramic lining, the insulation and the build — and because we stock the spare lids, seals and boots, a frank green can genuinely last for years rather than being replaced. Spread over that life, it works out far cheaper than a stream of disposable cups or a cheap bottle you bin in six months.