Garden Bees Stainless Steel Water Bottle

This stainless steel water bottle is printed all the way round with rows of garden bees, each one labelled with its common name and its Latin name in neat type. Among them are the Garden Bumblebee, the Honeybee, the Shrill Carder bee, the Buff-tailed Bumblebee and the Blue Mason bee, drawn in black, gold and russet against a creamy white body. A matching screw-on lid in the same soft white sits on top, and the bottle holds 500ml. It stands 22.8cm tall and 7.2cm across, a slim shape that slips easily into a bag. We love how the little drawings read like a nature notebook you can carry.

It keeps drinks cool for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours, so a morning coffee is still warm by lunch and chilled water stays cool through a long afternoon outdoors. That makes it an easy companion for the desk, the commute, a country walk or a day in the garden. At 500ml it holds a generous amount for a working morning without feeling heavy in the hand. The printed names turn every refill into a quick lesson in telling a Tree Bumblebee from an Early Bumblebee.

The bottle is stainless steel, and the lid combines stainless steel with polypropylene, closing on a silicone seal. Wash it by hand in warm soapy water and let it dry with the lid off, as it is not dishwasher safe, and never put it in the microwave or the freezer. Water, tea and coffee suit it best: dairy drinks, juices and alcohol can build pressure inside and cause the lid to fail, so keep those for another cup. It makes a cheerful gift, and it looks just as good standing on a desk as it does tucked into a rucksack for the day.

How long does this bottle keep drinks hot or cold?

It keeps drinks cool for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours, so it suits both chilled water and a warm coffee.

How big is the garden bees water bottle?

It holds 500ml and stands 22.8cm tall, measuring 7.2cm across, so it is slim enough to slip into a bag or sit on a desk.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No, it is not dishwasher safe. We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and letting it dry thoroughly before refitting the lid.

What drinks can I carry in it?

Water, tea and coffee are ideal. Dairy drinks, juices and alcohol can cause pressure to build up inside and the lid to fail, so we would avoid them.

What is the bottle made from?

The bottle is stainless steel, the matching screw-on lid is stainless steel with polypropylene, and a silicone seal sits inside the lid.

Which bees are on the design?

The print shows garden bees with their common and Latin names, including the Honeybee, Garden Bumblebee, Common Carder bee, Red Mason bee and Hairy-footed Flower bee.