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Neutral Stanley Cups Are Officially Here 

Stanley’s Quencher line went viral a few years ago, and since then, you’ll see these cups practically everywhere (sometimes with cute accessories!) in people’s backpacks. Stanley’s original intended purpose, when the company was founded in 1913, was to help workers keep their drinks hot or cold despite the outside conditions. They’ve stayed true to their name, though, with legendary durability and leak-proof lids — it’s no wonder they’ve grown so popular. 

As Stanley’s website best puts it, they’re the “Next Generation of Hydration.” Quenchers are easy for on-the-go, their large handle becoming one of their main defining traits. Quenchers come in 20 to 40 ounce sizes, ensuring that you are well-hydrated throughout the day. Stanley is constantly announcing new collabs, colors, and customizations. But the Quencher line isn’t the only option, if those aren’t your thing. 

Stanley’s newest addition is a neutral line, in a way returning to the original purpose of the company, foregoing flashy colors and designs. And the best part is that these colors are available for every type of water bottle Stanley offers.

What are the colors in the Neutral Stanley collection? 

There are five new colors being added to Stanley’s wide selection: Chalk, Sage Gray, Dried Pine, Toast, and Twilight. 

Chalk is a bright white, contrasted with a black logo and lid. It’s completely monochromatic and probably the simplest design you could possibly go for. 

Sage Grey is a light gray with green undertones; it’s pastel but still neutral, and perfectly trendy. It’s a color I would probably paint my walls if my landlord allowed it.

Dried Pine, as you could probably guess, is a dark, almost army-green, resembling a pine tree and perfect for anyone looking to become one with nature. 

Toast is a brownish color but is almost burnt-orange, contrasted with a blue logo and lid. 

Twilight, my personal favorite, is a deep, rich navy blue color resembling a clear night sky and contrasted with an orange logo and lid. 

Where can I buy them? 

Stanley cups have grown so popular that they can be found in practically any department store in the U.S. Stores like REI, Target, Urban Outfitters, Walmart, and Dick’s Sporting Goods all carry Stanley cups, often offering different collections or designs. Your best bet though, if you’re interested in one of the new colors, is to buy it straight from Stanley’s website, which offers all of their ongoing colors and designs, new and old. 

What are other recent collections from Stanley?

This new neutral collection isn’t the only new collection. Stanley is constantly releasing new colors and designs, so there are plenty of other new options if the new neutral colors aren’t your thing. 

On the Stanley Website you can still get your hands on the Copper Tinsel collection, as well as the Scarlet Tinsel collection, which were of course released for Christmas. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, the new Berry Truffle color is a sweet and vibrant chromatic pink with blue accents. Also for V-Day is Stanley’s heart-patterned collaboration with Target. 

My personal favorite out of the new limited edition Stanley collections is the Black Chroma Collection with a matt black outside and blue-purple chromatic accents. 

Meg Carey is a writer for Spoon University’s National Writers Program, covering all things food-related with a particular interest in coffee and all coffee-adjacent beverages (especially matcha!).

They are currently studying creative writing with a minor in publishing at Emerson College. Meg has a serious passion for finding the best vegetarian and vegan eats in the area, and they are always excited to share those finds with the world. Beyond Spoon University, Meg also works as the Copyeditor for Concrete Magazine, the Design Manager for Wilde Press, and this past spring semester, they were Head Designer for Black Swan, another Emerson publication. They are currently interning at Campus Clipper, and have interned with Publishing Solutions Group in the past. Their works of fiction and poetry have been featured in Generic Magazine, 365tomorrows, and The Underground Literary Magazine.

Meg can usually be found writing in a cafe (their substack is https://substack.com/@megcarey), hanging out with their cat (her name is Bunny!), or working out (probably either listening to an audiobook or to Britney Spears). They love reading sci-fi, horror, and romance (bonus points if it’s all three), as well as poetry in their spare time.