People are just realizing they've been using Stanley Cups wrong

Daily Mail​

30-07-2025

Although a Stanley Cup seems to be a pretty straightforward item, fans of the cult classic are finally taking a look at tips to use the product - and are realizing that they have been drinking from them all wrong.
A TikToker recently shared online that when he looked at the care instructions, he realized he'd never preheated or cooled his water bottle.
Oliver posted a video to the platform with his blue Stanley Cup and told his followers that they had to preheat or precool the water bottle before filling it up with their beverage of choice.
Oliver explained that to get the best experience out of the popular water bottle, the cup should be filled first with hot or cold water, left to sit out for a few minutes, and then emptied before any beverage is poured in.
He said: 'If you own one of these - nine times out of ten, you're using it wrong,' with his bright blue Stanley Cup in hand.
The TikToker explained that he found the instructions and was about to throw them away when he saw the little-known tip.
Oliver was shocked to read the tip and asked his followers if anyone had been preheating or precooling their Stanley Cups.
Several viewers were just as shocked by the news and shared their thoughts in the comments.
One person said: 'We don't read contracts for home or car purchases... we definitely ain't reading Stanley directions.'
A second added: 'Stanley need to pay you because no one in America reads manuals or direction.'
However, some said that they follow a similar processes with their water bottles, as one person noted: 'I have a yeti and do this every use! Makes it hotter or colder longer.'
Another wrote: 'I fill it with ice and put it in the fridge overnight before adding my water. And the ice won't melt for at least 3 days.'
Some commenters even went as far as slamming Stanley Cup for not creating a better product.
One person wrote: 'Those things are $50. They need to use better materials. That's insane.'
A second said: 'That's crazy, you gotta activate the cup smh [shaking my head].'
Despite the surprise of many, the owner's manual for Stanley Cups does advise customers to preheat or precool their bottle before filling it up.
The manual states that to get the best performance for hot or cold retention, customers should 'Preheat or precool your vacuum bottle, mug, or food jar by filling it with warm or cold tap water. Let stand for five minutes.
'Empty the bottle and immediately fill with your favorite hot or cold beverage. Lastly, secure the stopper and lid as quickly as possible to avoid heat loss.'