subject: Ditch The Shameful Plastic Mug - Go Stainless And Ceramic! [print this page] You might not have considered all the diverse forms of coffee mugs offered, but there's a lot to contemplate. This may not be the most vital choice of your existence, but there's a correct approach to go about shopping for a travel mug! Bear with me and you'll be on your way to discovering a coffee travel mug which will last you a lifetime. Don't be suckered in by all of the junky plastic mugs polluting the shelves of every convenience store on the block. The neighborhood grocer is NOT the place to purchase a travel mug. Take the time to locate the just right travel mug, and chances are you'll find yourself with that same mug for years to come.
This guide is written to give a brief outline of the things to consider when shopping for a travel mug.
Location, location, location. Will you be hauling it around at work, or using it in your vehicle? If you will be using your mug at work, you may desire to consider purchasing a mug with a nice wide foundation, so you don't thump it over on your desk.
If you're going to drink coffee in your vehicle consider your cup holder. Cup holders are the disgrace of many an automobile. Some can hold everything you chuck at them, while others can only take a 12 oz beverage can. Make sure your cup holder can accommodate whatever mug you choose, particularly if it has a handle. If you like to have a mug with a handle consider how low the mug will fit in your vehicle's cup holder. If the handle attaches too low on the mug it may not rest properly in the holder. There are some travel mugs that have one piece handles that attach to the top of the mug only, permitting the bottom to fit firmly in your vehicle's cup holder.
Size does matter. Some individuals drink a gallon of coffee a day, some individuals only a few ounces. Do you call for a large 16 oz mug, or will a 12 oz travel mug suffice? You may desire to consider that a gallon of coffee will weigh about 8 lbs.
Heat, temperature, heat! Do you prefer your coffee hot, or luke warm and vile? If you are a unhurried coffee drinker you will unquestionably desire a double insulated travel coffee mug. The less surface area a mug has the better job insulation can perform. A low profile mug will usually preserve temperature longer than a skinny mug. With that said, you ought to bear in mind the cup holder matter. Most fat mugs will not fit in many vehicle's cup holders.
What do you require your travel mug to be made of? Can you get by with a plastic mug, or do you demand the stylish ruggedness of stainless steel? You can't go wrong with stainless steel, and ceramic adds a good insulating factor. Double insulated stainless steel travel mugs that are stainless on the inside and out are very nice, but combining ceramics and steel is awesome. They are enormously robust and attractive. If you purchase a high quality stainless steel and ceramic mug it can last you for years.
Lid, lid, lid. If you will be using your travel mug in your vehicle you will desire a lid with a slip slider, or other apparatus to keep hot coffee from splashing out and onto your lap. Some lids have loose fitting swivel closures. Those as a rule don't work very well. Swivel slides by and large become loose and leak coffee all over the place. I would get hold of a mug with a tight fitting slip slider.
One more thing to point out is not all lids attach to mugs in the identical way. Some lids have stretchy rubber, or plastic gaskets around the edge. They go down into the top of the mug and are fairly secure. More often than not this kind of lid will be just fine for most us, unless you have a habit of dropping stuff. These lids can pop off if the mug hits the ground just right. The least likely to come off lids are screw on. They still call for some sort of gasket to avert leaks, but the lid itself will stay put. You may have to do some serious shopping around to find a stainless steel mug with a screw on lid, but they are out there.
Now that you've found your dream coffee mug, take good care of it. I've never seen a double walled travel mug that can be washed in a dishwasher. Use the old elbow grease and wash that mug by hand, and don't drench it in water. Double insulated mugs consist of an inner and outer shell that is glued together with a top ring. If you saturate it long enough water will ooze into the inner walls and destroy your mug.
