OXO 11148600 Good Grips Single Serve Travel Mug-10 oz, Stainless Steel, Grey, 300ml

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Before you decide on bagging your trusty travel mug it’s worth considering a few key things: Insulation If you’re saving money and making your own brew-to-go at home, then this leak-proof Single-Serve OXO Good Grips Travel Mug in smart grey is just what you need. It’ll fit under most home coffee machine, sits neatly in a car cup holder, and ensure your drink stays hot for far longer than the average commute. And, of course, if you prefer to take your own mug to be filled at your favourite coffee place, it has room inside for a 10oz coffee-shop coffee, so it’s the perfect alternative to a disposable coffee cup. Oddly, this is where it gets a little thorny. Do you want something that hot? My mouth did not at all enjoy sipping 180-degree hot water. Most everyone will need to open a vessel with liquid at that temperature and let it cool off for a while before drinking. Also, anything under 140 degrees is in the danger zone where bacteria can flourish.

So I was excited when a media rep for the all-things-kitchen brand Oxo mentioned in passing that the company’s new travel mug was entirely dishwasher safe. So new and peculiar was the idea to both the rep and me, that they ended up needing to confirm with their product team that both the plastic lid and the vacuum-sealed bottom could go into the machine. This travel mug has been designed to fit easily under the permafilter of most home coffee machines without its lid, just lower the drip tray to the ‘tall mug’ position. Thermally efficient, the double-walled construction of this reusable travel mug ensures the exterior stays at a hand-safe temperature when the drink inside is hot, and keeps your beverage hot or cold for ages. Keeps a drink hot for up to 5 hours (if pre-warmed). Let it fizz away as the acid and alkaline react – you can then use a cloth to effectively clean the inside of the mug.Stainless Steel double wall insulation does a good job at thermoregulation – keeping drinks hot for up to 5 hours and cold for 12 hours.

Depending on your personal preference make sure you get a travel mug that holds enough liquid for you. Material: Many travel coffee mugs are stainless steel, though our list also includes porcelain, glass and silicone options. Double-walled construction is common with stainless steel mugs, and that can help keep your beverage hot or cold longer. Other materials may not be insulated. If you opt for a glass mug, consider borosilicate glass, which is tempered to prevent shattering with hot liquids and can be more durable if dropped. Porcelain mugs are generally easy to clean, and because the material is nonporous, the mug is unlikely to develop odd flavors. Silicone is a great lightweight option, but it can get warm if it does not have a heat sleeve.Well designed and well insulated, the best travel mug will keep hot drinks toasty and cool drinks ice-cold, while also staying leak-free. From classic coffee-shop cups to thermos-shaped designs, travel mugs come in all shapes and sizes. At first glance, travel mugs can seem expensive. If you’re thinking about using one on your commute, you might find it hard to justify spending what might be five to ten times as much as an Americano from your local coffee shop. However, walking out of your door already holding a coffee will save you many more pounds in the long run and you’ll avoid those annoying queues. This travel mug has been designed to fit easily under the permafilter of most home coffee machines without its lid, just lower the drip tray to the ‘tall mug’ position. BPA free. OXO aims to question the status quo, designing products which make everyday tasks that little bit easier, irrespective of age, gender, or whether you’re right or left handed. Today OXO offers over 1000 products which have a tangible impact on the ease of everyday life.

Please note that this is when the mug is pre-warmed with hot water, the temperature losses will be more accelerated if the mug is not pre-warmed. If the outside of the cup has decorative elements on it be aware that these are likely to fade or wash off over time.Make sure the lid is off when you leave it to dry and always give it a wipe with a clean dry cloth to remove excess moisture. Some do have a closable drinking spout but aren’t likely to be fully spill-proof – intended more for transporting drinks only a short distance. I also ran a temperature test in my 70-degree-Fahrenheit kitchen, filling each mug with water just off the boil and sealing their lids closed and then returning four hours later to take their temperature. I'd have to bear in mind that the vessels were of different sizes, as a larger amount of water would be able to stay warmer longer, but there were few surprises. The 14-once Yeti, with its wide mouth and thin lid, was alone at the bottom at 125 degrees; warm but no longer hot. A big middle chunk was occupied by the 16-ounce Contigo, unimpressive for the size at 140 degrees; the Hydro Flask at 144 (not bad for a 12-ounce mug); and then three in the sweet spot, the 17-ounce Takeya, and the 16- and 20-ounce Oxos, at 153, 154, and 157 degrees, respectively. The Zojirushis easily took top honors for heat retention, with 173 degrees for the little guy and 180 for the big fella.

If you’re looking for a travel mug that you can reach down and operate with one hand, this is the one for you. Unlike the high-functioning "adventure" category, these more mug-like mugs had better dishwasher tolerance, but they also offered more immediate disappointment. The 14-ounce Yeti, which I bought in an exciting color called King Crab (and I might call matte tangerine) was so squat as to make me want to use two hands to sip from it. At a bowl-like four inches across, it's too awkward to fit into most car cup holders. In a surprisingly short test, it immediately dribbled through its shut lid when tipped 90 degrees. Pass!The SCAA only certifies home brewers that meet their rigorous technical requirements to brew a Golden Cup of coffee. According to the SCAA: It’s also proved impressively watertight. Slightly frilly features include the strangely dubbed “aroma bowl”, which, according to the manufacturer, allows for a “superior drink interface”. This basically means you can test your drink’s temperature by allowing a small amount to be released. For years, I've used a Vessel Drinkware travel mug I bought at Seattle's Empire Coffee and Records. The paint eventually flaked, and I ended up chipping it all off entirely to reveal a stainless steel mug that still manages to look pretty sharp. Barring any misfortunes, it has another couple of years left in it. The downside is that the top is fussy to clean, and neither the top nor bottom can go into the dishwasher. Later, I brought the Oxo and Hydro Flask, both three-quarters full of water, up to my little roof patio, and with one in each hand did a wild dance till my arms hurt trying to make them leak with the lids in the closed position. Impressively, they did not.