How much liquid does this cup hold?

The capacity is sized for professional coffee cupping, which typically uses small samples of a few ounces. It's meant for tasting rather than drinking a full beverage.

Does the neck cord come with the cup?

The cup includes a loop designed to accept a cord or carabiner, but the cord itself is not specified as included. You can use any lanyard or strap that fits through the loop.

Can I use this for beverages other than coffee?

Yes. The cup works for any hot or cold drink—tea, spirits, mulled wine—though its size and shape are optimized for evaluating coffee.

Is this cup insulated?

No. It's designed for tasting, where you often want to smell and taste the beverage as it cools through different temperature stages, rather than keeping it hot.

Will this fit in a standard cup holder?

The small cupping size means it will sit loosely in most holders, but it's designed to be worn or stowed in a bag rather than used in a vehicle.

TIMEMORE Eco-friendly Tasting Cup

The 3-second version

Wearable design with loop for neck cord or pack attachment
Cupping-standard size for professional-style coffee sampling
Reusable alternative to disposable tasting cups at events
Small capacity—tasting size, not a full drink
Not insulated
Loop requires separate cord for wearing

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Portable Cupping Cup That Travels on a Neck Cord

Most portable coffee cups prioritize volume and heat retention, which makes them heavy and awkward for tasting. This one borrows the dimensions of professional cupping bowls—the kind roasters use to score beans—so you get just enough liquid to evaluate aroma, body, and finish without the bulk of a travel mug. That small size also means you can sample five or six different roasts in a row without overdoing caffeine or wasting what you don't finish.

The wearable loop is the practical detail that decides it: at a crowded tasting event or a campsite with no flat surface, you don't need to juggle the cup or hunt for a place to set it down between pours. It stays on your person until you're ready to use it.

Good gift when

Coffee enthusiasts who attend cuppings or festivals regularly
People who taste multiple brews in one session and want portion control
Travelers who brew outdoors and value minimal pack weight
Anyone tired of accumulating paper cups at tasting events

Skip it if You need a vessel large enough for a full serving or want something insulated to keep drinks hot over time

Specs

Available Colors: Mustard, Yellow Green, Army Green, Beige
Attachment: Built-in loop for neck cord or clip

What's included

Tasting cup with built-in loop

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Available in four colors; recipient should like attending tastings or brewing outdoors

The details

This small-format cup gives you a way to taste coffee without carrying drinkware in your bag. The design includes a built-in loop that lets you wear it around your neck or clip it to a pack strap, so it stays within reach during festivals, group tastings, or outdoor brewing sessions.

The size matches what professional cuppers use to evaluate samples, making it useful for comparing multiple roasts side by side or for portion control when you want just enough to appreciate flavor without committing to a full mug. The shape concentrates aroma near the rim, which matters when you're trying to pick out tasting notes.

Because the cup hangs from a cord, you can move between tasting stations or pour-over setups without setting it down or losing track of it in a crowd. The small footprint also means it packs into a jacket pocket or day bag without taking up the space of a travel mug.

The material is reusable rather than disposable, so you avoid the paper-cup waste that piles up at events where dozens of samples are on offer. It works for other hot or cold beverages—tea, mulled drinks, spirits—but the proportions are tuned for coffee evaluation.

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TIMEMORE Eco-friendly Tasting Cup

Compact tasting vessel designed for sampling coffee anywhere, with a built-in loop for wearing hands-free

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The 3-second version

Wearable design with loop for neck cord or pack attachment
Cupping-standard size for professional-style coffee sampling
Reusable alternative to disposable tasting cups at events
Small capacity—tasting size, not a full drink
Not insulated
Loop requires separate cord for wearing

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How much liquid does this cup hold?: The capacity is sized for professional coffee cupping, which typically uses small samples of a few ounces. It's meant for tasting rather than drinking a full beverage.
Does the neck cord come with the cup?: The cup includes a loop designed to accept a cord or carabiner, but the cord itself is not specified as included. You can use any lanyard or strap that fits through the loop.
Can I use this for beverages other than coffee?: Yes. The cup works for any hot or cold drink—tea, spirits, mulled wine—though its size and shape are optimized for evaluating coffee.
Is this cup insulated?: No. It's designed for tasting, where you often want to smell and taste the beverage as it cools through different temperature stages, rather than keeping it hot.
Will this fit in a standard cup holder?: The small cupping size means it will sit loosely in most holders, but it's designed to be worn or stowed in a bag rather than used in a vehicle.