There are several different types of coffee mugs on the market. In this article we give you a quick summary of insulated coffee travel mugs and what to look for when you are shopping for a new.
The Material
Some come with interior made of stainless steel while others are made of porcelain and/or other types of ceramics. You should steer away from anything with a plastic interior. Theses are reported to taint the beverage you are drinking with horrible plastic taste. Some users also report the same when using metal, although this varies between the mugs and cups.
Features
Another important factor to look for is if the mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. If you have to wash it by hand every time you want to use it, maybe you should invest in a better cup or mug. All decent ones have these features.
Volume
Next you want to look at volume. If you only need 10 ounces don’t pick the one with 20. Also make sure it fits properly in your cup holder. Otherwise it might fall out next time you take a hard turn in your car.
Insulation
Insulation is what determines how long your beverage is going to stay hot. Some come with double walls, meaning there is no direct contact between the outer part of the cup and the hot beverage. This way insulation is improved and your coffee kept hot. Also, you won’t be able to burn your fingers.
Warrant and Price
Take your time to pick one that suits you. There’s no need to go for the most expensive ones if you don’t need them. Also note that some of the mugs and cups have warranties.
Our Top Two Picks:
Thermos Stainless King
16 ounces
I did not experience any leaking with this one whatsoever. This mug is great. The only negative thing we could find on King is that you should not put it in the dishwasher. The build quality is solid and you should have no problem keeping your beverages hot with this one. The overall quality of this mug is well worth the hand wash.
Trudeau Xpress Ceramic Tumbler
10 ounces
Five year warranty
If you are looking for ceramic travel coffee mugs this should be your pick. A cheap mug, but the volume is a little low. If you’re not one of those who needs a lot of caffeine driving to work in the morning I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you this travel mug.