Just imagine sitting at a wide open piazza in Rome or Milan or another city of your choice. The sun is still just taking its time settling up into the sky. As you sit, you see people leisurely stroll to work. Maybe they greet you or give you warm smiles. You inhale the deep rich aroma of your coffee, wafting up from your cup as you sit back, relax, and let the day bring what it may.
But then your alarm goes off. Time to rise, grind, and get that coffee to go. But never fear. Here we have compiled a list of great thermoses perfectly suited to rushing to work, preparing for travel, or for enjoying nature.
The Auto Seal is all in the name. The way the AutoSeal works is by sealing up the mouthpiece between sips of your favorite hot beverage. You just press the auto seal button when taking a sip and release it when you’re done. The Contigo will reseal automatically.
It is also relatively easy to clean and can go right in the dishwasher. A general positive is the way the mug stays cool to the touch on the outside regardless of the temperature of the contents. The West Loop and Luxe are two variants of Contigo’s AutoSeal. The West Loop looks more like a traditional travel mug, while the Luxe features a flip top lid detachable and dishwasher safe. Overall, this is definitely a mug we’d recommend and one that very few seem to have complaints about.
Yeti Rambler
What would a list of travel mugs, cups, thermoses, and tumblers be without taking a look at what YETI has to offer? Fans of YETI products swear by their ability to keep contents cold or hot for a long, long time. The YETI Rambler offers YETI’s typical superior insulative performance but also harnesses the power of magnets in its Yeti MagSlider lid. This MagSlider lid ensures both easy open and tight closing. Yetis are safe for the dishwasher and their Duracoat exterior will stay vibrant for a long, long while. Like many of the other thermoses on our list, YETI has a catalog of neat color options. People generally seem pleased with the YETI Rambler, making it fairly easy to recommend, but some have complained that it isn’t completely leak proof.
Giro tumbler 20 ounce stainless steel vacuum insulated tumbler with lids and straw
The Giro is a double walled thermos with a steel straw. Because the Giro is great for both hot and cold beverages, the addition of the straw makes enjoying iced coffee or cold brews super easy. A straw cleaner is even provided. As for the reviews, people also seem to like the eco-friendly materials, design, and philosophy of this product. Complaints are few and far between. We’d recommend the Juro as the best value on the list. The only downside of the Juro is that the color selection is limited to only black
Sunwell 20 ounce tumbler
The Sunwell is a hefty thermos with some great specs. The Sunwell is a double walled, eco friendly, sweat proof finish, insulated stainless steel. The Sunwilt also has an extensive color palette to choose from. People also seem very impressed by the Sunwilt splash and spill proof lid specifically.
The Sunwilt doesn’t have any one particular feature that stands out, but is generally complete with almost every feature you’d look for. And the color options are quite nice.
Ember temperature control smart mug 2
So the Ember is a bit of an item that falls completely in its own category and is impossible to compare to the other mugs on this list. We did want to discuss it here as a gadget for those in the market for a more expensive mug packing some interesting technology.
The ember is a programmable heated mug that can be managed with an app from your phone, allowing you to program the specific temperature you wanted to keep. The ember will then keep your beverage at exactly that programmed temperature for about 80 minutes. Perhaps surprisingly, the ember is also super easy to hand wash. We would definitely recommend the ember as our high end ultra tech pick. The ember is particularly nice for when you brew with lower temperature, maybe your own special Aeropress recipe to ensure your coffee can still stay warm for longer.
Corksicle 16 ounce
The main distinguishing feature of the Corkcicle is the triple stainless steel insulated interior. Most insulated mugs use a double wall, but the triple wall of the Corkcicle is sure to keep your beverage hotter or colder longer. The corksicle also touts itself as shatterproof. In addition to sleek black and sylvan wood, a variety of other fantastic colors are available. Overall, the corksicle is a great all around option but at a somewhat premium price. We will note that some have warned about not putting it in the dishwasher. You may want to stick to washing it by hand in the sink.
Hydro Flask travel coffee flask
Brilliant colors but not necessarily leak proof. The Hydro Flask still has some good things in store for those seeking an attractive insulated coffee container. It can keep cold drinks cold literally all day up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for a shorter duration, 6 hours.
The Hydro Flask isn’t cheap but does feel like a more premium product. Yet given some people having complaints about leaky lids, the Hydro Flask is a bit harder to recommend over some other options on the list.
Beast 20 ounce stainless steel tumbler vacuum insulated rambler coffee cup
The Beast is a decent all around tumbler option offering great insulation, a sweat free exterior, and a varied color catalog. The Beast also features a stainless steel straw complete with a straw cleaning brush and an additional lid. Many also seem happy with how easy the Beast is to clean, but some complain about the quality of the interior steel. The beast is hard to recommend over some other options on our list given its feature set and build quality.
I am Sabiq Rasel is an Entrepreneur and broadcaster. I believe that every sip of coffee holds the potential for a moment of inspiration, creativity, and every cup tells a story.
