EMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL MUG OUNCES FREE

But the angle of the new lid means our testers’ noses got smashed up against it every time we took a drink, and because of a lip around the inside of the body, it’s hard to get every last drop of coffee out of this mug. The smooth sliding mechanism makes it easy to open and close the angled lid with one hand, and though it doesn’t actually lock like the Zojirushi does, it is leak-proof when closed. When we retested travel mugs in 2023, we were thrilled to find that Fellow had recently released a new model of the Carter mug with a slide-lock lid (the lid can also be purchased separately if you already own a Carter mug). Unfortunately, the twist-off lid required the use of both hands, which kept the Fellow Carter from taking a top spot. When we first tested the Fellow Carter mug, we tried the Move model-a gorgeous ceramic-lined thermal mug that does a great job of keeping hot drinks hot. It’s also a little too easy to accidentally remove the entire lid when trying to open the spout. After a few tries, it’s pretty easy to get used to how it all goes together, but coming from a brand that makes such user-friendly products, this leak-proof lid is more complicated than it needs to be. Disassembling the lid for cleaning and reassembling it are each three-step processes-and the steps are so unintuitive that instructions, arrows, and numbers are actually embossed in various spots all over the three separate lid components (four if you count the removable gasket).

However, the engineering required to get such a good seal is… a lot.

EMBER TEMPERATURE CONTROL MUG OUNCES FREE

The mug comes in an array of pretty colors, all of the parts are dishwasher safe, and we found the lid to be truly leak free when properly assembled. In 2023, we tested a newer model, which has what the brand calls a leak-proof “Simpl圜lean” lid. We’re generally big fans of Oxo gear but the Oxo Good Grips travel mug we previously tested always leaked a little when tipped upside down. Oxo Good Grips Travel Coffee Mug With Leakproof Simpl圜lean Lid

Finally, sipping from the Zojirushi is slightly more awkward to drink from than many of the other mugs we tried, but it’s a small price to pay for such incredible heat retention and the peace of mind that comes with having a truly leak-free travel mug to use for hot drinks on the go. The super-slim design also means this mug may rattle around in a car cup holder, and the 20-ounce size is too tall to fit under our Nespresso VertuoPlus spout (you’d likely run into the same issue with other single-serve coffee makers). We weren’t able to find any kind of documentation on what that coating actually is but it probably is nothing to worry about as the issues with nonstick cookware are around exposing it to direct, high heat or scratching it with metal utensils, neither of which are likely in a coffee cup. That kind of cleaning shouldn’t be necessary often since the inside has a non-stick coating.

This was the slimmest travel mug we tested (the opening of all three sizes is just 1⅝ inch) so if you want to clean it with friction, you’ll need a soft bottle bottle brush. So whether you're looking for a way to treat yourself in the midst of the chilly season, or you're looking for a flawless gift for the ' don't talk to me before coffee' type tea devotee, or hot cocoa lovers on your list, this little luxury is a guaranteed winner.The Zojirushi travel tumbler isn’t dishwasher-safe, which is true of many vacuum-insulated vessels. It also has a built-in LED to let you know when the battery is getting low so you can set it back on the handy charging coaster and get even more heating time out of it, and also senses when your cup is empty to turn itself off-ideal for perpetually in-a-rush types and the more forgetful of us alike.Ī few years ago I got one for my mother, who's so busy she's become famous for finding yesterday's coffee in the microwave after getting so distracted in her multiple attempts to reheat her morning joe that she ends up losing it completely, and it's been an absolute game-changer.

Equipped with a sensor to tell the exact temperature of your chosen beverage (you can dial in your ideal heat preference through an app on your phone) the Ember gently maintains that perfect level of warmth-anywhere between 120 and 145 degrees-automatically for up to 80 minutes for the 14 oz size, or 90 minutes for the 10 oz version.

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