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

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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. 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. Depending on your personal preference make sure you get a travel mug that holds enough liquid for you. See my tips below for how to keep your travel mug clean, odour-free and safe from any dirt or mould. Lid

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. Water temp at coffee grounds must reach 197.6°F within the first minute of brewing and stay between 197.6°F-204.8°F during remaining brew time

Your trusted travel mug is most likely leakproof – but the downside is if you leave it to dry with the lid on the cup will trap humidity and keep nasty odours inside. 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. While “not leaking” wasn't much of a surprise outcome for the Zojirushi and Takeya, the surprise stability of the “less secure” competition certainly nibbles into their market. In fact, it just about undid my adventure-commuter classification system. 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.

If you’re looking for a travel mug that you can reach down and operate with one hand, this is the one for you. Whilst most travel mugs are perfectly fine to go in the top shelf of a dishwasher we do still recommend washing by hand. Before you decide on bagging your trusty travel mug it’s worth considering a few key things: Insulation Engineered to the highest standards, this flask-style mug will keep its contents hot for up to 2 hours.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. 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.