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Let's talk travel/insulated mugs.

So can we talk mugs? I tend to make a half liter (~17 oz) of coffee in a French Press in the morning. I run into the problem that I get about a half hour to 45 minutes (I’ve never timed it this number might be wildly off) in before the, “Crap! Its getting cold!” moment and feel like I have to accelerate my consumption to avoid cold coffee when I’d prefer to keep going at a leisurely pace. I realize the most obvious solution is a couple of smaller batches but I’m lazy, easily distracted, and have a bit of a cutoff in the morning as my wife hates the smell of freshly brewed coffee and I catch a bit of drama if I’m brewing while she’s awake or just before she wakes up.

I do have a Contigo Autoseal stainless steel travel mug that I use occasionally for cheap tea and it works well for retaining heat. I can sip on hot tea for hours but the lid has all sorts of nooks and crannies that retain coffee oils that is a pain in the ass to clean and it has a very small drink hole limits the orthonasal olfactory pathway (aka you can’t sniff your coffee). The ability to take my drink somewhere is kinda nice but strictly speaking isn’t critical for me.

So anyone mind sharing their experiences with features or even specific recommendations? Don’t worry about if it is available in the US (where I’m located) I can always look at the features your favorite insulated or travel mug so it can still be handy to share. Or you may have a solution so elegant and obviously I’m going to facepalm when you point it out.

Overdue Update: I ended up going with a Carter Move and I’m quite happy with it. I appreciate everyone who gave me ideas and things to think about.

bob_omb_battlefield ,

I use a Joeveo Temperfect travel mug. It has a special wax material sealed inside. When you put hot coffee in the wax melts, absorbing heat and reducing the temperature to a drinkable level immediately. Then, over time the wax releases heat as it solidifies, keeping the coffee at the perfect temperature. The only downside is cost and the fact that the mug is relatively heavy. Joeveo

ElvenMithril ,

ha, what a great timing of this post! My wife would like to get my some travel mug as I have been talking about it for several years now (have old leaking keepcup atm) and I was always eyeing Carter Move… BUT I have read in the past that it has some smelling problem which the manufacturer were not able to get rid of. So Does somebody know what is the status? I’d like to have a cup coated with ceramic, as I don’t like the taste of coffee when being drank from metal surface… My second to go seems to be Frank Green cup…

UTJD16 ,

I bought a few Fellow Carter Move mugs in the last 6 months and have no problems with smell. I prefer the ceramic coating inside to the stainless steel of the Zojuroshi, and they’re easier to clean.

Dravin OP ,

BUT I have read in the past that it has some smelling problem which the manufacturer were not able to get rid of.

I know this is quite a bit of a long time to come back to a thread (someone posted a new comment so it has pulled me back) but I find there is a bit of a coffee odor retained even after washing. Nothing rancid or anything but you can tell it gets used as a coffee mug. I find the main culprit is the gasket on the lid. but I’ve found that if I want to make the effort a soak in baking soda water eliminates it but I find when it is full of coffee any new coffee scents aren’t being harmed by the lingering coffee smell. I may just not be very sensitive to such things though.

fritobugger2017 ,

Another vote for Zojirushi here

ElderWendigo ,

I’m going to throw you a curve ball and suggest just using the French press to make cold brew coffee. It’s hard to explain the flavor difference between a hot cup of coffee that has gone cold and a cold brew cup that just is that temperature. To me it tastes fresher somehow, more subtle flavors emerge, and it tend to be smoother. I don’t always have time to leisurely drink a cup of hot coffee in the morning. I hate drinking hot beverages when on the go. I’m not a fan of hot coffee that’s gone cold either. Cold brew solved each of those issues for me. Your wife might also appreciate that it doesn’t smell strongly either.

PlantDadManGuy ,

Contigo is good. I love my 20 oz Stanley with the press button because it’s easy to disassemble and machine washable.

nutcase2690 ,

if you aren’t in your commute for 45 minutes, have you considered keeping an electric mug warmer at your desk? It usually doesn’t take up much space and it needs a small plug in

Dravin OP ,

A mug warmer would work for my at home drinking which is my primary concern. I’ll have to keep it in mind as I never even considered it for a second.

d00ery , (edited )

I use a wooden coaster as a lid to keep the heat in. Very cheap and works with all my mugs and cups.

I didn’t see you mention a commute or that it has to for travel - I WFH so the coaster coffee won’t spill! ikea.com/…/foersegla-coaster-bamboo-20468110/

Iamsqueegee ,

This 20 oz unit from Hydroflask will keep my coffee warm for hours. Fits in a cup holder, too, which I find many do not.

Aliendelarge ,

I use a thermos stainless king branded one that I really like because you can fully dissassemble the lid for cleaning and it does not leak when closed. I needed it for commuting in an older car that only has relatively narrow cupholders. The downside as a travel mug is you do have to manually close the lid.

PlasterAnalyst ,

I threw my Contigo away years ago because the lid collected gunk. I have both a yeti and multiple off brands such as "mossy oak" stainless steel travel mugs. They all perform the same as far as I can tell. The issue is that they retain heat too well. I tend to turn the electric kettle off before it starts boiling. I also add a bunch of milk to my coffee to cool it down so I can actually drink it. You could also tune the temperature with ice cubes or leave the lid off to let it cool if you have time.

I also have a classic green Stanley thermos which keeps things hot for over 12 hours, even if left in the car during the winter.

walden ,

I like Zojirushi but had the same “problem” as someone else where the coffee was too hot for too long.

If you have a mug that you like, try instead getting two smaller versions. The fuller the mug, the longer it stays hot. The standby mug would be nice and fresh when you get to it.

Kata1yst ,
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Yep, was going to put this recommendation forward. Zojirushi is absolutely best in class.

NeverDaunted , (edited )

I pretty much exclusively drink out of Yeti drinkware. You can get the specific travel mug which I’m sure is great, but I mostly drink coffee at home and use a more standard style mug.

I also have their rambler cups which are bigger, but you can still put in hot coffee since the outside won’t get hot. Love the Yeti drinkware and managing temperature is super simple. Put the lid on if you want it hot (or cold) for hours or leave it off if you need it to cool off a little quicker. Plus everything being completely dishwasher safe is what I love most. I don’t have to hand wash anything for a nice mug. The only compromise in my opinion is they are expensive, but worth it.

neptune ,

I hate being a yeti fan boy, but I got a big ole thermos at work made by yeti and yeah you can absolutely fill it with hot coffee, or fill it with water and pop it in the fridge, whatever, and you’ll have a great drink hours later.

SaintWacko ,

I always thought the Yeti obsession was silly, that you were just paying a ton extra for the name, but I recently got a Tumbler and honestly? It’s pretty great

Wodge ,
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I have a mighty mug, mostly for the resisting getting knocked over thing, but it keeps cold drinks cold, and hot drinks hot.

Greatsell025 ,

I’ve been using a 12 oz Yeti mug for years and love it. They also have an 18 oz version. Close the cap, throw it upside down in a bag and never leaks. Dishwasher safe and simple to use. I’d buy another in a heartbeat:Yeti 18 oz mug

Dravin OP ,

I like the lid design. I’m seeing some people complain about the plastic threading wearing down on the lid but I can easily see that being user error (over torquing). Is that something you’ve had any issues with?

Greatsell025 ,

We have had 0 issues with it. My wife and I both have one and they get used 5+ times a week, going on a couple of years now.

timespace , (edited )

I’ve had many travel mugs, even the Zojirushi someone posted here. It’s a great mug in that it keeps coffee hot well into the afternoon. However, I find it keeps it too hot, and that I can’t drink directly from it. When I use it now, I use it only as a carrying vessel and pour out some coffee into a regular mug. Also, it’s a bit of a hassle to clean.

Long story long, after probably a dozen travel mugs, I’ve landed on the Yeti Rambler Mug as my favorite and go to. I even bought a universal wide cup holder adapter for my car on Amazon to be able to fit it. The Yeti Rambler is well built, holds the coffee at the perfect temp for me for hours (though I usually drink it within an hour), is easy as shit to clean and easier to operate than any other mug - the magnetic closure is really good.

Dravin OP ,

Thanks for suggesting Yeti. I think in my head I had it pegged as a coolers and cold drink tumblers company but it makes sense that insulation is insulation. I’m looking at the Rambler Mug and I imagine that thing would last forever as there really isn’t anything to have break on it compared to some of the more complex lid and gasket systems some travel mugs are using.

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