
Listen. I've been eyeing those Stanley cups for months now, watching people parade around with their £60 tumblers like they're carrying liquid gold.
Well, guess what? Lidl just said "hold my beer" and is launching their own version for £5.99. That's right – fifty-five pounds cheaper than the real deal.
The Livarno Home Knockoff That's Actually Decent
Starting June 22nd, you can snag the Livarno Home Stainless Steel Insulated Mug. I've seen the photos and honestly? It's almost embarrassing how similar it looks to a proper Stanley. Same Barbie pink shade (because apparently we're all still living in 2023), same narrow base that actually fits in your car's cup holder without you having to perform gymnastics.
The 2-in-1 lid works with or without the straw – which is brilliant because I'm definitely the person who loses straws within 48 hours of buying anything.

But Does It Actually Work Though?
Here's where I got curious. Double-walled body? Check. Keeps drinks hot or cold? Check. BPA-free so you won't slowly poison yourself? Also check.
It holds 1.2L (that's a lot of coffee, people) and comes with a three-year warranty. The lid and straw are dishwasher safe, which means I might actually clean it occasionally instead of letting it grow mysterious substances in my car.
My mate Sarah spent £48 on her Stanley last year and honestly... I can't tell the difference from the photos.
The Math That Makes Me Feel Smug
Original Stanley flasks cost between £30-£60. Lidl's version? £5.99.
That's £54.99 you could spend on literally anything else. Like groceries. Or petrol. Or that overpriced coffee you'll be putting in your new tumbler.
Where Everyone Else is Getting Ripped Off
If you're still determined to buy the "real" thing, you can find Stanley cups at their website, Amazon, John Lewis, Urban Outfitters, Fruugo, Foot Asylum, JD Sports, and Lakeland. Prices range from £42-£48, which still makes me wince a bit.
The 2025 Stanley lineup apparently sent "hydration enthusiasts" into a frenzy earlier this year. Hydration enthusiasts. That's what we're calling ourselves now.
Lidl's Having a Moment
This isn't their first rodeo with designer dupes. They recently launched Crocs knockoffs for £4.99 (compared to £50+ for the originals) in that iconic Lidl yellow and blue.
Honestly, at this point I'm just waiting for them to release a Hermès bag dupe made from their shopping bags.
The clogs come in sizes 3.5 to 11, so pretty much everyone can join the "I saved a fortune at Lidl" club.
Mark your calendars for June 22nd – something tells me these won't last long on the shelves.
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