Pip Studio thermos bottle “La Dolce Vita” in profile
The Pip Studio thermos bottle “La Dolce Vita” is a collaboration between IZY Bottles and Pip Studio – and one of the two insulated bottles we carry at BeachAndSteam. It combines a playful pattern with a double-walled stainless steel bottle that, according to the manufacturer, keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours. In this article we introduce the bottle in detail: what it can do technically, what the design looks like, what the round gift tin is all about and how to care for it so that it stays beautiful for a long time.
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The Pip Studio thermos bottle at a glance
Before we get to design and everyday use, here are the key facts at a glance. All information comes from the manufacturer’s product description.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | IZY x Pip Studio “La Dolce Vita” thermos bottle |
| Capacity | 500 ml |
| Material | Double-walled, rust-free stainless steel, BPA-free |
| Temperature | Up to 12 hours hot, up to 24 hours cold |
| Closure | Leak-proof screw cap |
| Outside | Stays dry and at a pleasant temperature |
| Packaging | Round gift tin |
| Care | By hand with warm water and mild washing-up liquid, not in the dishwasher |
| Our price | €24.90 |
The design: playful rather than standard
The biggest difference from an ordinary stainless steel bottle is the pattern. “La Dolce Vita” – “the sweet life” – features the typically playful Pip Studio design. In our product photo you can see a dusty pink background with a large red and white tulip, delicate pink flowering branches, green leaves and a small yellow flower. The lid is in a darker rosé, set off by a red ring.
The pattern looks more like an illustration than a print on a sports bottle. That is exactly the appeal: on your desk, in your sauna basket or on a picnic blanket, the bottle does not look like “gear” but like a personal item. The product description puts it nicely: it puts you in a good mood as soon as you pull it out of your bag.
A practical side effect: you will not mix up such a striking bottle. At the office, in the sauna relaxation room or in the changing area you immediately know which one is yours – unlike with a plain silver bottle, as so many people carry.
What the bottle can do in everyday life
Behind the pattern is a solid insulated bottle. A few points that stand out in everyday use:
Hot and cold for many hours
According to the manufacturer, the double-walled stainless steel construction keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours. Tea brewed in the morning is still warm in the evening, and in summer water stays cool through a long day at the lake. How long it is in each case depends on how hot or cold the drink is when you fill it and how often you open the bottle.
Dry outside, dry bag
Because the bottle stays dry and at a pleasant temperature on the outside, the manufacturer says you can pack it right next to your phone or papers in your bag. No wet stain on your notebook, no hot outer wall when there is tea inside.
Leak-proof and taste-neutral
The screw cap is leak-proof, the stainless steel BPA-free and taste-neutral. The product description sums it up: yesterday’s coffee does not taste through in today’s water – provided you rinse the bottle thoroughly in between.
A day with the Pip Studio thermos bottle
What the bottle is good for is best shown by a perfectly normal day. In the morning you fill in hot tea that you have let steep and taken the bag out of. The bottle goes into your bag next to your laptop and diary. At midday the tea is still hot enough for a cup at your desk.
In the evening you head to the sauna. According to the product description, the bottle is made for exactly this moment: drinking a hot tea after the last sauna session that was brewed in the morning. In the relaxation room it stands next to your hammam towel, dry on the outside and tightly closed. In summer you swap the tea for ice-cold water for a day at the beach – according to the manufacturer, also a typical use.
What else to pack for a relaxed sauna day is summarised in our article Packing your sauna bag.
Which drinks can go in?
The product description mainly mentions tea, coffee and cold water. Beyond that, the bottle is suitable for anything you want to take along hot or cold: herbal tea for the evening, iced tea or water with a few slices of lemon for summer. Keep three points in mind:
- Never fill hot drinks right to the brim, and check the temperature before the first sip.
- Take tea bags out before filling, otherwise the tea will turn bitter over the hours.
- Rinse promptly after sweet drinks or coffee so that nothing dries on.
The round gift tin
The La Dolce Vita comes in a round gift tin. In our product photo, the tin is in the same rosé as the bottle and printed with the same floral motif and the logos of IZY and Pip Studio. That makes the Pip Studio thermos bottle a gift you do not need to wrap separately.
The product description names sauna friends, colleagues and everyone who tends to drink too little as suitable recipients. If you want to combine the bottle with something, a small hammam towel goes well with it, for example the Mini Hammam Towel Diamant for €15.90. You will find more ideas in our collection Gift ideas for sauna & wellness and in the article Wellness gifts under 30 euros.
Care: so that pattern and insulation last
To keep the design and insulation in good shape for a long time, the manufacturer recommends cleaning by hand with warm water and mild washing-up liquid. The bottle does not go in the dishwasher. For the inside, a slim bottle brush helps; for the outside, use a soft cloth or a sponge without a scouring side – that way the pattern stays free of scratches.
- Rinse after every use, especially after tea, coffee or juice spritzers.
- Let the bottle and lid dry separately and open.
- Do not carry it loose next to keys in your bag if the surface matters to you.
La Dolce Vita or Van Gogh Flowers?
Alongside the Pip Studio thermos bottle we carry the IZY Bottles Van Gogh Flowers thermos bottle – 500 ml. Technically, according to the manufacturer, the two are comparable: 500 ml, double-walled rust-free stainless steel, up to 12 hours hot and 24 hours cold, leak-proof screw cap, BPA-free. The difference lies in the style. The Van Gogh bottle features a colourful floral design inspired by Vincent van Gogh, in our photo in a strong turquoise with a yellow lid. The La Dolce Vita looks softer and more playful in dusty pink and comes with its gift tin. You will find both in the IZY collection.
Related reading: Van Gogh thermos bottle: art design meets everyday life · IZY Bottles: the brand behind the art thermos bottles · A water bottle as a gift: who it suits and how to make it personal
Conclusion
The Pip Studio thermos bottle “La Dolce Vita” is an insulated bottle for everyone who wants a reliable companion without giving up on a beautiful design. According to the manufacturer it keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours and cold for 24 hours, stays dry on the outside, is leak-proof and taste-neutral. The round gift tin makes it a ready-made little present. If you care for it by hand, you will enjoy the pattern and insulation for a long time.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pip Studio thermos bottle hold?
The IZY x Pip Studio “La Dolce Vita” thermos bottle holds 500 ml.
How long do drinks stay hot or cold in it?
According to the manufacturer, up to 12 hours hot and up to 24 hours cold. The actual duration depends, among other things, on the filling temperature and how often you open it.
Does it come with packaging?
Yes, the bottle comes in a round gift tin. You do not need to wrap it separately as a gift.
Can the bottle go in the dishwasher?
No. The manufacturer recommends cleaning it by hand with warm water and mild washing-up liquid so that the design and insulation last a long time.
Is the bottle BPA-free?
Yes, according to the manufacturer the stainless steel is BPA-free and taste-neutral.
Personally written by Martin – founder of BeachAndSteam and sauna operator at Lake Kulkwitz for more than 18 years.