Product Description
The Mitour Ice Ball Maker Tumbler is a dual-function drinkware innovation that eliminates the ice tray entirely. The outer shell is made from soft food-grade silicone studded with rows of dome-shaped bubble cavities. Fill those cavities with water, attach the stainless steel inner pot, and place the whole unit upright in your freezer — within 1–2 hours, you have a cup full of perfectly formed ice balls. When frozen, simply push the stainless steel liner out through the hollow base, squeeze the silicone bubbles to release the ice, and pour the balls back into the tumbler. Open the dust-cover lid, and a stainless steel straw pops up automatically — ready to drink.
This "freeze-to-drink" workflow is the defining feature that separates this tumbler from conventional ice trays or insulated tumblers. There is no separate ice tray to wash, no rattling ice cube bag to store, and no transferring ice between vessels. From freezer to hand to first sip, the entire process happens in one container — making it uniquely suited for office workers, home bartenders, beverage enthusiasts, and anyone who regularly makes iced drinks at home or in a shared space.
For B2B buyers, the Ice Ball Maker Tumbler is a high-perceived-value promotional product and retail accessory that consistently outperforms generic tumblers in gifting and novelty drinkware categories. Its tactile silicone exterior, satisfying bubble-squeeze demolding action, and all-in-one utility make it an attention-grabbing product for summer campaigns, kitchen accessory bundles, and branded corporate gifts.
Specification | Detail |
Product Name | Bubble Ice Making Cup (2-in-1 Ice Ball Maker Tumbler) |
Capacity | 600 ml (20 oz) |
Dimensions (Cup) | 116.4 × 187 mm (4.58 × 7.36 in) with handle: 146 × 187 mm (5.75 × 7.36 in) |
Inner Base Diameter | 70 mm (2.76 in) |
Package Box Size | 102 × 191 mm (4.01 × 7.51 in) |
Product Weight | 357 g (12.6 oz) |
Outer Body Material | Food-Grade Silicone (bubble mold shell) |
Inner Pot Material | Stainless Steel |
Lid / Cup Body | PP (BPA-Free) |
Straw | Stainless Steel with silicone tip |
Colors | Mint Green, Purple, Beige |
Optional Accessory | Aluminum carabiner clip |
Freezing Time | Approx. 1–2 hours |
Certification | FDA |
BPA | Free |
The silicone bubble shell doubles as a reusable ice ball mold. Freeze, squeeze, and drink — all in the same cup. No separate tray, no extra bowl, no ice scoop needed. This single-vessel workflow is the product's core selling point and should be front-and-center in any retail or promotional messaging.
The double-sided bubble texture isn't decorative — each dome is a silicone ice cavity. Once frozen, gently squeezing the bubbles on both sides releases the ice balls into the inner hollow. The process is smooth, satisfying, and requires no force: no twisting trays, no running under hot water, no digging with spoons.
The PP dust cover conceals a built-in stainless steel straw. Flip the cover open and the straw pops up automatically for immediate drinking — no fumbling for a separate straw, no lid to lose. The cover keeps the straw clean and dust-free between uses.
The inner drinking container is made from stainless steel, not plastic. This prevents flavor absorption from coffee, juice, or cola, and makes it easier to clean thoroughly after repeated use. The stainless surface also keeps iced drinks slightly cooler than a PP-only interior.
The molded PP handle provides a secure, comfortable grip when carrying a full 600ml cup. An optional aluminum carabiner clip adds portable attachment for bags, belt loops, or outdoor gear — offering two distinct SKU configurations (with/without clip) for buyers building a product line.
Mint green, purple, and beige are a carefully considered palette — soft, kitchen-friendly, and Instagram-compatible. They appeal to home users, gift recipients, and lifestyle-oriented retail buyers without clashing with most kitchen or desk aesthetics.
Every contact surface is made from food-grade materials: the outer silicone shell, the stainless steel inner pot, and the straw. The product holds FDA certification for food-contact compliance in the US market, with full documentation available for import and retail buyers.
Step | Action |
1 | Push the stainless steel inner liner out through the hollowed bottom of the silicone shell |
2 | Fill the silicone bubble cavities with water |
3 | Re-insert the inner liner, cover with the lid, and freeze for 1–2 hours |
4 | Squeeze the bubbles on both sides to release ice balls into the inner cavity |
5 | Add your beverage — cola, juice, lemonade, iced coffee, etc. |
6 | Open the dust cover; the stainless steel straw pops up for immediate drinking |
Drinkware Importers & Wholesale Distributors — Buyers sourcing novelty and functional tumblers for kitchen, barware, and beverage accessory categories at retail and wholesale levels
Summer Promotional Campaign Buyers — Marketing teams and promotional agencies ordering branded tumblers for summer activations, trade show giveaways, and seasonal product bundles
Corporate Gift Procurement Teams — HR and office management buyers seeking high-perceived-value desk accessories that stand out in corporate gift catalogs
Kitchen Gadget & Houseware Retailers — Specialty kitchen stores, department stores, and online marketplaces looking for standout products in the ice-making and barware segment
Lifestyle & Gift Brand Curators — DTC gift brands, subscription box services, and lifestyle product curators building themed kitchen or drink sets
Outdoor & Camping Gear Brands — Companies adding multi-function portable drinkware to camping starter kits, festival merch lines, or outdoor lifestyle collections
Mitour Silicone manufactures OEM drinkware for clients across the US, EU, Australia, and Japan. Our in-house workflow — from mold development through silicone compounding, printing, assembly, QC, and export — gives brand owners complete control with factory-direct pricing and no intermediary markups.
Option | Details |
Custom Colors | Pantone color matching for silicone body; 3 standard colors available off-the-shelf |
Logo Printing | Silk-screen printing on silicone body, laser engraving on stainless inner pot, or embossed mold logo |
Lid & Handle Color | Custom color matching for PP lid and handle components |
Straw Options | Stainless steel standard; custom straw tip color available |
Carabiner | Included or excluded per buyer preference; custom color coating available |
Retail Packaging | Custom printed box, kraft box, poly bag with header card, gift set packaging |
Label / Hangtag | Custom printed label or brand hangtag included |
Bundle Sets | Pair with matching silicone straws, cleaning brushes, or gift cards for set SKUs |
Stage | Stock Order (Standard Colors) | Custom Order (Custom Color + Logo) |
Sample Confirmation | 3–5 business days | 5–7 business days |
Bulk Production | 7–15 days | 10–18 days |
QC Inspection | Included | Included |
Export Documentation | Included | Included |
Estimated Lead Time | ~2–3 weeks from deposit | ~3–4 weeks from deposit |
For summer campaign orders or Q4 gifting deadlines, we recommend placing your order at least 8–10 weeks before your required in-warehouse date to allow for production, ocean freight, and customs clearance.
Q1: How does the 2-in-1 design work — can I really make ice and drink from the same cup?
Yes. The outer silicone shell contains rows of dome-shaped bubble cavities that freeze water into small ice balls. After freezing, you squeeze the bubbles to release the ice into the inner stainless steel container, add your drink, and use the built-in pop-up straw to drink — all from the same cup without transferring anything to another vessel. The entire process takes 1–2 hours freeze time plus about 60 seconds of prep.
Q2: What materials are used in the cup, and are they food safe?
The outer body is food-grade silicone; the inner drinking container is stainless steel; the lid and handle are BPA-free PP; the straw is stainless steel with a soft silicone tip. All materials are food-contact safe. The product holds FDA certification for the US market, and full material safety documentation is available upon request for import and retail buyers.
Q3: How do I release the ice balls without them sticking or breaking?
No special technique is needed. Freeze the cup for 1–2 hours, then gently press the silicone bubbles on both sides of the cup — the flexible silicone naturally pops the ice balls free into the inner cavity. No tapping, hot water, or force is required. The double-sided bubble design ensures even pressure distribution across all cavities.
Q4: How many ice balls does the cup produce per batch?
Based on the bubble layout visible in the product images, the silicone shell contains approximately 18–21 bubble cavities arranged in a 3-column grid pattern. Exact count may vary by mold configuration. Please request a sample to confirm the exact ice ball count for your product listing.
Q5: Can the inner stainless steel pot be used independently as a tumbler?
Yes. The stainless steel inner liner can be removed from the silicone shell and used as a standalone drinking cup — useful when you want the stainless steel vessel for hot or cold drinks without the silicone mold shell attached. The modular construction gives users flexibility in how they use the product day-to-day.
Q6: Is the pop-up straw mechanism durable for daily use?
The straw is housed in the PP lid and springs up when the dust cover is opened. The mechanism is designed for repeated daily use. The silicone tip on the straw is replaceable and protects against direct metal-to-teeth contact. For long-term durability in daily-carry applications, we recommend handwashing the lid rather than machine washing.
Q7: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom logo orders?
MOQ varies based on the level of customization. Standard colors with logo printing typically start at 500–1,000 units. Custom Pantone color silicone body or modified mold configurations carry a higher MOQ. Contact our sales team for a precise quote based on your specifications.
Q8: Can I get the cup in custom colors for my brand?
Yes. Mitour offers Pantone-matched color compounding for the silicone body on orders meeting MOQ. The PP lid and handle can also be color-matched independently. Please provide Pantone codes when requesting a custom color sample — our material team will formulate the compound to match.
Q9: Does the cup come in retail-ready packaging?
Yes. Standard packaging is a plain kraft box (102 × 191mm). Custom packaging options include branded retail boxes with full-color printing, window boxes, poly bags with custom header cards, and gift set configurations. Our design team can work from your brand assets or provide dieline templates for your review.
Q10: Is this product suitable as a corporate gift or promotional item?
Absolutely. The Ice Ball Maker Tumbler is one of Mitour's strongest promotional SKUs — it has a high novelty factor, a tactile and interactive user experience, clear functional value, and a compact gift-box footprint. It performs well as a standalone branded gift or as part of a summer beverage kit. Custom logo printing on the silicone body ensures high brand visibility with every use.
Looking for a reliable OEM manufacturer for novelty ice-making tumblers, branded drinkware, or summer promotional accessories? Mitour Silicone's factory-direct model gives importers and brand owners access to 10+ years of silicone drinkware production expertise, low MOQs, and end-to-end production control — from mold development to export documentation.
Send us your target quantity, customization requirements (color, logo, packaging), and delivery timeline, and we will respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote and sample arrangement.
