Choosing thermo mugs for coffee

Thermal coffee mugs have become a convenient attribute of office and home life. On sale you can find models with double walls of stainless steel and others, thermoses with a lid to take hot drinks with you on the road. A detailed review will help you figure out how to choose a good thermo mug for coffee, determine the best model among the many possible.

The desire to maintain the optimal temperature of your favorite hot drink for as long as possible has led mankind to create a special device. A thermo mug for coffee or tea is a container with walls and a lid designed to keep warm for a long time. It must contain a full portion of the finished drink, have a thermally insulated circuit to protect hands from burns in contact with very hot contents. A classic thermal cup looks more like a familiar coffee cup. Much more interesting is the thermos mug, which can not only keep the temperature of the drink up to 12 hours, but also prepare it using a press, grind the grain.

The main advantage of these accessories is the ability to extend the pleasure of sipping a drink. In addition, the coffee can be first cooled to the desired temperature and then consumed with pleasure. The thermo mug is very convenient in different situations.

1. On a walk. You can spend several hours outdoors, replenishing the supply of a drink in a nearby coffee shop.
2. At work. Of course, such an accessory is more likely an element of office culture, but in other activities, a hot drink at hand will not be superfluous.
3. Driving a car. On long trips or while working in a taxi, a thermo mug saves you from monotony, helps you take a sip of an invigorating drink in time.
4. For those who adhere to environmental ethics. Not all people are ready to produce waste paper in the form of tons of paper cups or pollute the planet with plastic waste. The thermos mug is becoming a real symbol of environmental concern for those who often take takeaway coffee.

There are many types of thermo mugs that differ in the opening method or material of manufacture, and the presence of additional options. The main classification looks like this.

1. With a sippy lid. A convenient option for motorists. The soft silicone lid on the top makes it easy to drink coffee while driving.
2. With a latch. A convenient option that allows access to the drink when the plate is shifted. The mug is collapsible, easy to clean.
3. With screw cap. A convenient option for long-term storage of a hot drink. More like a regular thermos. Drinking on the go is uncomfortable.
4. With a button. A functional solution that allows you to open and close the valve with one click. The structure is difficult to clean.
5. With the press. You can brew coffee in such a mug. It resembles a French press.
6. With filter. Ideal for those who brew a drink like in a cup.
7. Grinding. With this option, you can turn beans into raw materials for brewing coffee.
8. Double wall and vacuum. Such models do not heat up on the outside, but retain heat on the inside.
9. Made of stainless steel. The most durable, as close as possible to a thermos. Thermal insulating material can be located between the walls.
10. Glass. Available in single and double-walled models. Glass options are easy to clean, can have an unbreakable structure and silicone inserts.
11. Ceramic. A good option for home and office. The walls in such models are usually single, and the time for maintaining the temperature of the coffee is minimal.
12. Plastic. This is the most budget-friendly option for thermo mugs. They have a short service life and quickly lose their attractive appearance.

These are the main types of thermo mugs found on the market.

Today many manufacturers produce thermo mugs, but coffee connoisseurs choose models for themselves that allow them to better reveal the taste of a noble drink without spoiling it with extraneous shades. The rating of the best models in this category will help you easily understand the range of products.

• Starbucks. The coffee chain, known all over the world, produces branded products especially for coffee lovers. The thermo mug in a stylish black and steel color is able to keep the temperature up to 12 hours, has a leak-proof design, a lid with a swivel neck for easy drinking. The model has double walls, a stable bottom, an ergonomic shape.

• Sistema Small Twist 'n'Sip Coffee To Go. Compact coffee thermo mug made of plastic with a flask inside and a vacuum between the walls. The model is available in bright colors, easy to clean, equipped with a double valve mechanism.

• Boyscout 61094. Automotive thermo mug with heating. Made of stainless steel, equipped with a handle, fits easily into the cup holder.

• STANLEY Classic One Hand Vacuum Mug. Thermo mug with a volume of 0.47 l with a strainer for brewing. The double circuit eliminates the heating of the case. There is an anti-slip coating on the bottom, the structure is collapsible.

• Xiaomi Kiss Kiss Fish OLED. The most hi-tech thermal mug with display and wrist strap. There is a thermometer function, timer, valve cover. Keeps temperature up to 6 hours.

• Tefal Coffee To Go. Coffee steel thermo mug from famous brand. Lightweight model with steel body and stylish design.

The main difference between a thermo mug and a conventional thermos is in volume and format.It is not so easy to choose a good model, because they are on sale in a wide range, and the external difference lies only in the design. The first thing to consider is the purpose of the product. A good thermo coffee mug has additional options that are aimed specifically at connoisseurs of a drink made from roasted beans.

Among the important parameters of its choice, the following characteristics can be distinguished.

1. Volume. Thermo mugs have a volume of 250 ml as standard. It is convenient to put such models in a coffee machine for filling or in a cup holder in a stroller, car, they are compact and convenient. The 400 ml volume is good for walking.
2. Duration of keeping the temperature. Inexpensive models keep warm for 1-2 hours. This is enough so as not to worry about the cooling of the drink. More "advanced" ones are designed for 6-12 hours.
3. Case design and color. Bright models are clearly visible, it is difficult to accidentally knock them over or knock them out of the hands. Light colors will help to avoid heating the case in the heat. Lovers of cold coffee drinks should take this into account. Original prints will help you not to confuse a mug in an office where there are a lot of people.
4. Weight and dimensions of the case. For drinking on the go, it is better to choose lightweight models with a taper in the middle. They are comfortable to hold in your hands for a long time. You can take a heavier mug of increased height and diameter to your office or car.
5. Manufacturing material. The strongest and most durable options are considered to be stainless steel. Ceramic can be broken. Plastic - light, but absorb odors, can break or break. Silicone inserts on the case are convenient if you have to hold the mug in your hands.
6. Locking mechanism type. The most convenient is the button. It prevents liquid leakage and is easy to press with one hand. The latch and twist mechanism are not so easy to use.