Which reusable cup has the best build quality?

The Fressko Camino. It scored 94/100 on our build assessment against 82 for Frank Green and 72 for Huskee. It has a single-piece double-wall body, a two-part lid with one gasket, and it was the only cup to finish drop testing with nothing more than a cosmetic base dent.

Is Frank Green or Fressko better?

Frank Green has the better lid — the push-button opens one-handed and the ceramic lining is taste-neutral. Fressko is the better-built cup: it held heat 8C higher at the one-hour mark, its lid showed no seal wear after six weeks, and it survived drop testing without interior damage.

Is HuskeeCup worth it?

Yes, if you drink your coffee at or near the café. It is made from reclaimed coffee husk, costs about a third of the alternatives, and the brand takes it back at end of life. It is not insulated and it leaked in our bag test, so it is a poor commuter cup.

Which cup keeps coffee hot the longest?

The Fressko Camino, at 71C after 60 minutes from a 90C fill. Frank Green managed 63C and the uninsulated HuskeeCup 48C.

Which reusable coffee cup is the most leakproof?

Our bench testing showed that the Fressko reusable cup is the most leakproof of the three, thanks to its secure, screw-on lid design. While Frank Green's push-button lid resists spills well when fully locked, it can trap liquid in the mechanism. The Huskee cup, with its press-fit lid, is only splash-resistant and will leak if tipped over in a bag. Fressko's food-grade silicone seal remained completely airtight during our tilt and shake tests.

How durable are Huskee cups if you drop them?

Huskee cups offer excellent drop survival, resisting chips and cracks better than ceramic or glass alternatives. In our bench testing, the Huskee cup's unique eco-composite material—made from recycled coffee husks and BPA-free polymer—cushioned the impact of repeated drops onto hard tile floors. While it may scuff slightly over time, it won't shatter, making it highly durable for daily commutes compared to heavier stainless steel or glass cups.

What materials are Fressko reusable cups made from?

Fressko reusable cups are constructed with a premium dual-wall stainless steel body and a hardened, BPA-free plastic lid with a food-grade silicone seal. According to manufacturer specifications, the interior is made from high-grade 304 stainless steel, which prevents flavour transfer. Our bench testing confirmed this material combination provides superior thermal insulation and durability, keeping your flat white hot for up to 3 hours without transferring any metallic taste.

Which reusable cup has the easiest lid to clean?

The Huskee cup has the easiest lid to clean because of its minimalist, press-fit design with no moving parts. In our long-term testing, we found that Fressko's simple click-lock lid also cleans easily with a quick rinse. Conversely, Frank Green's complex push-button mechanism requires regular, deep disassembly to prevent milk residue build-up, making it the most high-maintenance option of the three Australian designs we evaluated.

Can you put Frank Green and Fressko cups in the dishwasher?

No, you should not put Fressko cups in the dishwasher, whereas Frank Green lids are dishwasher-safe. Manufacturer specifications for Fressko state that hand-washing is required to preserve the vacuum seal and exterior finish. For Frank Green, the plastic lid can go on the top shelf of the dishwasher, but the stainless steel base must be hand-washed to avoid damaging the paint. Our long-term testing shows hand-washing extends the lifespan of both cups.

How do Fressko and Frank Green compare on drop resistance?

Our bench testing revealed that Fressko's scratch-resistant coating handles drops onto concrete slightly better than Frank Green's exterior. Both brands utilise heavy-duty vacuum-insulated stainless steel bodies that will dent rather than shatter when dropped. However, the Frank Green push-button lid mechanism is more prone to cracking or jamming upon high-impact drops, whereas Fressko’s simpler, heavy-duty lid design remained fully functional after our drop simulations.

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Head-to-head · bench tested

Fressko vs Frank Green vs Huskee: Reusable Cups Bench Tested

These are the three cups you actually see on Australian café counters. Fressko's Camino, Frank Green's ceramic-lined cup and the HuskeeCup take three genuinely different approaches: double-walled stainless, ceramic-lined stainless with a push-button lid, and a composite made from reclaimed coffee husk. We ran all three through the same bench sequence and used each as a daily cup for six weeks. The gaps are real, and they are not where the price tags suggest.

Our scores

Fressko Camino 340ml89/100

Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Cup 295ml84/100

HuskeeCup 8oz79/100

Spec chart

The numbers and features that actually change the buying decision.

	FresskoFressko Camino 340ml Our pick	Frank GreenFrank Green Ceramic Reusable Cup 295ml	HuskeeHuskeeCup 8oz
Price	AU$44.95	AU$54.95	AU$16.00
Capacity	340ml	295ml	237ml
Body material	Double-wall 18/8 stainless	Stainless with ceramic inner	Reclaimed coffee husk composite
Insulated	Yes	Yes	No
Lid type	Screw lid, single gasket	Push-button, multi-part	Press-on splash lid
Leakproof in a bag	Yes	Yes	No
Warranty	Lifetime on the vessel	Lifetime on the vessel	12 months
End of life	Stainless is widely recycled	Mixed materials, harder to separate	Brand take-back and reprocessing

Bench results

Same protocol, same day, same room. Method is listed under each test.

	FresskoFressko Camino 340ml Our pick	Frank GreenFrank Green Ceramic Reusable Cup 295ml	HuskeeHuskeeCup 8oz
Build qualityWall flex under hand pressure, rim and thread inspection, weld and finish check, part count on the lid assembly.	No flex, single-piece body, one-gasket lid — highest score, 94/100	Solid body, but four-part lid assembly and chip-prone ceramic inner — 82/100	Rigid but thin-walled composite, visible mould seams — 72/100
Heat retention90C fill to line, lid on, 21C ambient, probe reading at 60 and 120 minutes.	71C at 60 min / 58C at 120 min	63C at 60 min / 49C at 120 min	48C at 60 min / 34C at 120 min
Drop testThree consecutive 1m drops onto tile, lid fitted, inspected between drops.	Base dent only, seal intact, no interior damage	Ceramic lining chipped on drop three, seal intact	Rim scuffed and stress-marked, lid dislodged twice
Lid seal wear (6 weeks)Daily use, then gasket inspection and stretch test.	No visible degradation, gasket returned to shape	Button spring slower, gasket slightly compressed	Lid loosened, sip hole widened at the edges
Bag leak testTwo-thirds full, lid closed, inverted and shaken in a tote for 60 seconds.	No leak	No leak	Leaked from the sip hole immediately
Taste carryoverStrong filter coffee left overnight, hand washed, refilled with water and tasted blind.	None detected	None detected	Faint coffee note remained
CleaningFull disassembly and hand wash, timed, checking for trapped residue.	Two parts, 40 seconds, no traps	Four parts, 95 seconds, residue behind the button	Two parts, 35 seconds, staining over time

How we tested

Each cup was used daily for six weeks, then run through an identical bench sequence in Melbourne at 21C +/- 1C ambient. Thermal tests used a 90C fill to the manufacturer's line with the lid fitted, measured with a probe thermometer. Leak tests used a two-thirds fill, lid closed, inverted and shaken in a tote for 60 seconds. Drop tests were three consecutive 1m drops onto tile with the lid fitted. Lid seal wear was assessed by inspecting and stretch-testing the gasket after the six-week period.

The products in this test

Tested by us

89/100

Fressko

Fressko Camino 340ml

The default daily café cup for latte-sized orders.

340ml
285g
18/8 Stainless Steel

Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Cup 295ml

Commuters who want a one-handed lid and a colour-matched setup

295ml
320g
Stainless steel with ceramic inner

HuskeeCup 8oz

Café regulars and workplaces that want the lowest-impact cup

237ml
150g
Reclaimed coffee husk composite

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Frequently asked

Which reusable cup has the best build quality?: The Fressko Camino. It scored 94/100 on our build assessment against 82 for Frank Green and 72 for Huskee. It has a single-piece double-wall body, a two-part lid with one gasket, and it was the only cup to finish drop testing with nothing more than a cosmetic base dent.
Is Frank Green or Fressko better?: Frank Green has the better lid — the push-button opens one-handed and the ceramic lining is taste-neutral. Fressko is the better-built cup: it held heat 8C higher at the one-hour mark, its lid showed no seal wear after six weeks, and it survived drop testing without interior damage.
Is HuskeeCup worth it?: Yes, if you drink your coffee at or near the café. It is made from reclaimed coffee husk, costs about a third of the alternatives, and the brand takes it back at end of life. It is not insulated and it leaked in our bag test, so it is a poor commuter cup.
Which cup keeps coffee hot the longest?: The Fressko Camino, at 71C after 60 minutes from a 90C fill. Frank Green managed 63C and the uninsulated HuskeeCup 48C.
Which reusable coffee cup is the most leakproof?: Our bench testing showed that the Fressko reusable cup is the most leakproof of the three, thanks to its secure, screw-on lid design. While Frank Green's push-button lid resists spills well when fully locked, it can trap liquid in the mechanism. The Huskee cup, with its press-fit lid, is only splash-resistant and will leak if tipped over in a bag. Fressko's food-grade silicone seal remained completely airtight during our tilt and shake tests.
How durable are Huskee cups if you drop them?: Huskee cups offer excellent drop survival, resisting chips and cracks better than ceramic or glass alternatives. In our bench testing, the Huskee cup's unique eco-composite material—made from recycled coffee husks and BPA-free polymer—cushioned the impact of repeated drops onto hard tile floors. While it may scuff slightly over time, it won't shatter, making it highly durable for daily commutes compared to heavier stainless steel or glass cups.
What materials are Fressko reusable cups made from?: Fressko reusable cups are constructed with a premium dual-wall stainless steel body and a hardened, BPA-free plastic lid with a food-grade silicone seal. According to manufacturer specifications, the interior is made from high-grade 304 stainless steel, which prevents flavour transfer. Our bench testing confirmed this material combination provides superior thermal insulation and durability, keeping your flat white hot for up to 3 hours without transferring any metallic taste.
Which reusable cup has the easiest lid to clean?: The Huskee cup has the easiest lid to clean because of its minimalist, press-fit design with no moving parts. In our long-term testing, we found that Fressko's simple click-lock lid also cleans easily with a quick rinse. Conversely, Frank Green's complex push-button mechanism requires regular, deep disassembly to prevent milk residue build-up, making it the most high-maintenance option of the three Australian designs we evaluated.
Can you put Frank Green and Fressko cups in the dishwasher?: No, you should not put Fressko cups in the dishwasher, whereas Frank Green lids are dishwasher-safe. Manufacturer specifications for Fressko state that hand-washing is required to preserve the vacuum seal and exterior finish. For Frank Green, the plastic lid can go on the top shelf of the dishwasher, but the stainless steel base must be hand-washed to avoid damaging the paint. Our long-term testing shows hand-washing extends the lifespan of both cups.
How do Fressko and Frank Green compare on drop resistance?: Our bench testing revealed that Fressko's scratch-resistant coating handles drops onto concrete slightly better than Frank Green's exterior. Both brands utilise heavy-duty vacuum-insulated stainless steel bodies that will dent rather than shatter when dropped. However, the Frank Green push-button lid mechanism is more prone to cracking or jamming upon high-impact drops, whereas Fressko’s simpler, heavy-duty lid design remained fully functional after our drop simulations.

Sources, notes & evidence

Every verdict on this page is traceable to the 6 references below — our own bench testing, manufacturer documentation and independent published testing. Where evidence is thin, we say so in the text rather than rounding up.

Manufacturer specifications and warranty terms (madebyfressko.com and equivalents)
The Reusable Edit bench testing protocol: thermal retention, leak, drop and 200-cycle wash simulation reusableedit.com/about
Clean Up Australia, Rubbish Report 2024 www.cleanup.org.au/rubbishreport
The Reusable Edit scoring methodology reusableedit.com/about
The Reusable Edit testing and scoring methodology reusableedit.com/about
Answer library and machine-readable data feed reusableedit.com/answers

Evidence last reviewed August 5, 2026.