Rains Stainless Steel Cups: 500ml 2-Pack

Last updated: 28 June 2026

Most cups are forgettable. The Rains stainless steel cups are not. In fact, this brushed steel two-pack looks more like a design object than a kitchen staple. So if you like your everyday kit to earn its keep on looks as well as function, read on.

What you get in the set

Firstly, this is a two-pack. Both cups hold 500ml, so they are properly generous. Naturally, that size suits a morning coffee, an afternoon tea, or a cold drink in the garden. On top of that, a matched pair is easy to share or to gift.

Rains builds them from 100% stainless steel. As a result, they feel solid rather than tinny. Meanwhile, the brushed finish keeps fingerprints and scuffs nicely low-key.

Design and materials

Rains is a Danish brand best known for its rainwear. However, its HOME AWAY line stretches the same restrained design language across homeware. These cups sit firmly in that world.

The look is deliberately industrial: brushed steel, clean lines, and no fuss. Underneath, you will spot the water-inspired HOME AWAY icon debossed into the base. There is also a laser-engraved Rains logo, so the branding stays subtle rather than shouty.

Rains calls the approach "considered simplicity", and that fits. Because the cups are meant to be displayed as well as used, they earn their spot on an open shelf.

Built for home and away

The clue is in the collection name. These cups are built for hybrid living, so they shift easily between worktop and picnic blanket. Indoors, they handle hot drinks and cold ones alike. Outdoors, steel shrugs off the knocks that would chip ceramic.

For picnics, festivals, and camping, that durability really matters. Plus, the 500ml capacity means fewer refills once you are away from the kitchen tap.

How to care for the Rains stainless steel cups

A few simple rules keep them looking sharp. First, wash them by hand, because they are not dishwasher safe. Second, skip the microwave, since steel and microwaves never mix. Also, the cups carry a maximum temperature limit of 200°C, which covers any normal hot drink with room to spare.

On the safety side, they are BPA-free and Food Contact Materials certified. So you can pour in whatever you fancy without a second thought.

Price and where to buy

The Rains stainless steel cups cost £29 for the pair. In other words, that works out at roughly £14.50 a cup. Rains also offers free UK shipping on orders over £85, plus a 30-day returns window and a two-year product warranty.

If these are headed to a coffee obsessive, our coffee lovers' gift guide has plenty more ideas to bundle in. Otherwise, the cups happily stand on their own.

Buy the Rains cups at Rains

Who they suit, and who they don't

These cups suit design fans, picnic lovers, and anyone after a smart pair for two. That said, they are not for everyone. Because they are hand-wash only, they will frustrate anyone who lives by the dishwasher. They are also single-walled, so they will not keep a drink piping hot like a vacuum flask. For real heat retention, a proper flask is still the better buy.

FAQs

Are the Rains stainless steel cups dishwasher safe?

No. Rains lists them as not dishwasher safe, so hand washing is the way to go. Luckily, brushed steel wipes clean in seconds.

How big are the cups?

Each cup holds 500ml, and the set includes two. As a result, you get a generous pair that works for coffee, tea, or cold drinks.

Are they insulated?

No, these are single-walled steel cups rather than vacuum-insulated tumblers. So for long heat retention, a dedicated flask is the smarter pick.

How much do the Rains stainless steel cups cost?

They cost £29 for the two-pack. On top of that, Rains adds free UK delivery once your basket passes £85.

Are they safe for hot drinks?

Yes. They are BPA-free, Food Contact Materials certified, and rated to a maximum of 200°C, which comfortably covers tea and coffee.

Keep exploring

• AeroPress steel coffee maker - brew a proper cup to fill those new steel cups.
• Ocean Bottle - a reusable bottle that keeps your drinks travelling in style.
• New home gift guide - more design-led picks for a freshly kitted-out kitchen.
• Gifts for designers - clean, considered objects that design fans tend to love.
• Oddbox discount code - stock the picnic basket with rescued fruit and veg.

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