5/7/12

Putting Tervis to the Test

You've probably seen Tervis before in your local store or online and wondered, "What's so special about these plastic cups?" On a recent trip to the NFL Shop at Draft, TSR met a Tervis representative who was there to promote their new NFL designs. They definitely looked great, but then she explained what they actually do:




  • Keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold
  • Virtually unbreakable
  • Microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe
  • Reduces condensation
  • Personalized to reflect any hobby or interest

After learning this cup was in fact, no ordinary cup, TSR decided to put Tervis to the test. Does it really deliver on all these features? If so, this would be a perfect example of function meets fashion: a product that eliminates tepid drinks from daily life and does it in style.

The Test:


Special thanks to Tervis for providing a brand new
24 oz. polka dot tumbler for the product test! Go Rays!


Question #1:
How long does it keep hot drinks hot?


This is a 24 oz. tumbler, so this is about
12 oz. of instant coffee made with hot water.


Results: The coffee kept warm for about 50 minutes, plenty of time to enjoy it at a reasonable temperature. The tumbler also stayed cool to the touch, so there was no need to hold it with a sleeve or napkin.


Question #2:
How long does it keep cold drinks cold?


Since the soda was room temperature,
ice was used to chill the drink.


A full can of soda with ice
fills about 3/4 of the tumbler.


Hours later after the ice had halfway melted.


Results: The soda kept cold for hours and got even colder as time passed. Even after the ice melted, it wasn't necessary to add more.

Final Score:

4 out of 5 whistles!

Tervis is good for hot drinks, but even better for cold drinks. No getting up for more ice! Plus, it's a great statement for on-the-go sports fans in need of some subtle team flair.

Giveaway Alert: Tervis is giving one thirsty TSR reader a tumbler of his/her choice from the MLB collection in honor of baseball season! These are just some of the designs you can choose from on tervis.com (*subject to availability):




To enter, you must do ALL of the following by Friday, May 11:

1) Comment on this post with your name and e-mail to confirm your entry.

2) "Like" The Style Ref and Tervis on Facebook. (If you already do, you're all set!)


3) For an extra entry, tweet or status: Just entered @TheStyleRef giveaway because I want to root for the [insert your favorite MLB team] with @Tervis! *@TervisTumbler on Twitter

The deadline to enter is Friday, May 11. The winner will be randomly selected and notified via e-mail.

***This giveaway has ended.***

Want to see more of Tervis' great designs? Visit tervis.com!

XO,

The Style Ref

35 comments:

  1. I would love one! xanda2006@yahoo.com

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  2. I am in the market for a new travel cup... this would be *awesome* (especially the dishwasher safe part!!) miranda.hendershot@gmail.com :)

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  3. Amanda Tucker5/7/12, 10:57 AM

    I'd love one! amandalynntucker@gmail.com

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  4. Ahh I want a Pittsburgh Pirates cup! Need something flashy for the new office :) - Nicky (nicole.barcic@gmail.com)

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  5. Go Rockies!
    Jenw124@aol.com

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  6. Love ours but need one with the YANKEES!! :)

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  7. OMG! need a NATIONALS one!!!! <3
    jen
    jenniferjhunt@gmail.com

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  8. I want a Red Sox one! ~ Maria (Maria.Zacchini@gmail.com)

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  9. oooh awesome. i wish the dodgers tumbler had the LA logo on it tho. but this is awesome. i need a tumbler in my life!!

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  10. I LOVE the tervis cups!!! I would love to own one to support the NATIONALS!! barriga.elizabeth@gmail.com

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  11. I start a new job next week! This would be perfect! ~Jen
    jcrottner@yahoo.com

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  12. Laurie Schroeder5/8/12, 9:12 AM

    ohhhh! I love tervis! Would love to have one with a yankees logo on it! =) laure4usf@yahoo.com

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  13. These are awesome! I had seen them at the store but never knew what they did but thanks to your blog I totally want one of the now! :)
    Tiffany tiffanycarrasco@ymail.com

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  14. Go Mets!!!

    Cali caliday@hotmail.com

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  15. I would love to show my St. Louis Cardinals pride with the super cute polka dot cup! melody9480@yahoo.com

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  16. <3 these! I wonder if they have the polka dot style for USF!?-Kelly Kelly.heckinger@gmail.com

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    1. Kelly, they have something like the polka dot style! http://www.tervis.com/designs/Designs-Coll-Collegiate-South-Florida-University-of/c3adac813259bed447944d434573eac5/1ba73ab6bcafb7c249ffbe2720525014

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  17. Go Fightin' Phils!
    Frank (frankatepper at yahoo.com)

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  18. I want one too! Go Red Sox! Michelle -Redsoxmad@yahoo.com

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  19. We already own several Tervis tumblers and would love to add that English D (go Tigers!) to the collection :o)

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  20. The polka dot ones are cute. Go Braves!!!
    Kayla - born2playball14@yahoo.com

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  21. I would love to use the Washington Nationals one during their AAA teams games that I regularly attend. Go Syracuse Chiefs Sara wifey51305@yahoo.com

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  22. Go Rays! :) tevaldez33@gmail.com. Oh, and go Style Ref! I <3 you!!

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  23. I could use one for the summer... Keep up the awesome posts!
    Mike Koach
    Mike.koach@me.com

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  24. I'd love to root root root for the home team (Washington Nationals) this summer with my own Tervis Tumbler!
    xo
    B
    theesocialite@gmail.com
    http://whatiworetiptotoe.blogspot.com

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  25. I want one!! lexlo15@gmail.com

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  26. Go Nats!
    jannie727@yahoo.com

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  27. I'd love the phillies one! amy.kusen@gmail.com

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  28. They all look awesome!! :D Michelle Snaterse m.snaterse@home.nl

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  29. Go Redlegs!! (Cincinnati Reds for out of towners) - sarahkelley5 at yahoo dot com.

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  30. That Rays cup sure is good lookin'! :) melinda.dale@live.com

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  33. Crystal Delight Winters, please pick meeeeeeeeee😍😍😍 Tervis! Pennie-3@hotmail.com

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