Coffee

I've been through more than I can count. But this one by Zojirushi (yep, the rice cooker guys), which I've had for the past 10 years, is the best by far. Keeps liquids piping hot or ice cold for 8+ hours, I put the whole thing in the dishwasher (bottle on the bottom, top/plastic pieces on top, and it has never leaked. I recommend it to anyone who asks!

I’m a big fan of the Fellow Carter Move mugs. They definitely keep coffee hot (or cold) for quite some time. I actually have to cool off my freshly brewed coffee before I put it in the mug if I want to drink it in without waiting a long time. There are a few lid options, but I’ve found that the standard lid and slide lid keep temperature the best. There’s also several sizes available, though the 20oz is listed as a cold mug, it’ll work with the hot lids.

I realize I sound like a shill for the brand, but I just really like the mugs haha.

I pretty much exclusively drink out of Yeti drinkware. You can get the specific travel mug which I’m sure is great, but I mostly drink coffee at home and use a more standard style mug.

I also have their rambler cups which are bigger, but you can still put in hot coffee since the outside won’t get hot. Love the Yeti drinkware and managing temperature is super simple. Put the lid on if you want it hot (or cold) for hours or leave it off if you need it to cool off a little quicker. Plus everything being completely dishwasher safe is what I love most. I don’t have to hand wash anything for a nice mug. The only compromise in my opinion is they are expensive, but worth it.

• 10 0z Mug https://a.co/d/5iSF80S
• 14 oz Mug https://a.co/d/18Qyukk
• 20 oz Travel Mug https://a.co/d/ieNYwzA
• 20 oz Tumbler https://a.co/d/4M5qZSv

This 20 oz unit from Hydroflask will keep my coffee warm for hours. Fits in a cup holder, too, which I find many do not.

I'm going to throw you a curve ball and suggest just using the French press to make cold brew coffee. It's hard to explain the flavor difference between a hot cup of coffee that has gone cold and a cold brew cup that just is that temperature. To me it tastes fresher somehow, more subtle flavors emerge, and it tend to be smoother. I don't always have time to leisurely drink a cup of hot coffee in the morning. I hate drinking hot beverages when on the go. I'm not a fan of hot coffee that's gone cold either. Cold brew solved each of those issues for me. Your wife might also appreciate that it doesn't smell strongly either.

if you aren't in your commute for 45 minutes, have you considered keeping an electric mug warmer at your desk? It usually doesn't take up much space and it needs a small plug in

You might get some milage out of looking at the camping end of the market. You can get double walled mugs without lids (or with simple ones) and you are still drastically cutting heat loss even if it isn't sealed.

You could also get a more traditional flask, just fill it up then pour out into a smaller cup as you need it. You should still be able to get ones with glass inner walls.

I’ve had many travel mugs, even the Zojirushi someone posted here. It’s a great mug in that it keeps coffee hot well into the afternoon. However, I find it keeps it too hot, and that I can’t drink directly from it. When I use it now, I use it only as a carrying vessel and pour out some coffee into a regular mug. Also, it’s a bit of a hassle to clean.

Long story long, after probably a dozen travel mugs, I’ve landed on the Yeti Rambler Mug as my favorite and go to. I even bought a universal wide cup holder adapter for my car on Amazon to be able to fit it. The Yeti Rambler is well built, holds the coffee at the perfect temp for me for hours (though I usually drink it within an hour), is easy as shit to clean and easier to operate than any other mug - the magnetic closure is really good.

I use a wooden coaster as a lid to keep the heat in. Very cheap and works with all my mugs and cups.

I didn't see you mention a commute or that it has to for travel - I WFH so the coaster coffee won't spill! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/foersegla-coaster-bamboo-20468110/

Get a Hario insulated carafe, they make them in all sizes, and pour multiple small mugs after making 1 big batch. Use cafiza if oils build up or anything.

I’ve been using a 12 oz Yeti mug for years and love it. They also have an 18 oz version. Close the cap, throw it upside down in a bag and never leaks. Dishwasher safe and simple to use. I’d buy another in a heartbeat:Yeti 18 oz mug

I have a mighty mug, mostly for the resisting getting knocked over thing, but it keeps cold drinks cold, and hot drinks hot.

I like Zojirushi but had the same "problem" as someone else where the coffee was too hot for too long.

If you have a mug that you like, try instead getting two smaller versions. The fuller the mug, the longer it stays hot. The standby mug would be nice and fresh when you get to it.

I threw my Contigo away years ago because the lid collected gunk. I have both a yeti and multiple off brands such as "mossy oak" stainless steel travel mugs. They all perform the same as far as I can tell. The issue is that they retain heat too well. I tend to turn the electric kettle off before it starts boiling. I also add a bunch of milk to my coffee to cool it down so I can actually drink it. You could also tune the temperature with ice cubes or leave the lid off to let it cool if you have time.

I also have a classic green Stanley thermos which keeps things hot for over 12 hours, even if left in the car during the winter.

I use a thermos stainless king branded one that I really like because you can fully dissassemble the lid for cleaning and it does not leak when closed. I needed it for commuting in an older car that only has relatively narrow cupholders. The downside as a travel mug is you do have to manually close the lid.

Contigo is good. I love my 20 oz Stanley with the press button because it's easy to disassemble and machine washable.

Another vote for Zojirushi here

ha, what a great timing of this post! My wife would like to get my some travel mug as I have been talking about it for several years now (have old leaking keepcup atm) and I was always eyeing Carter Move.. BUT I have read in the past that it has some smelling problem which the manufacturer were not able to get rid of. So Does somebody know what is the status? I'd like to have a cup coated with ceramic, as I don't like the taste of coffee when being drank from metal surface.. My second to go seems to be Frank Green cup...

I use a Joeveo Temperfect travel mug. It has a special wax material sealed inside. When you put hot coffee in the wax melts, absorbing heat and reducing the temperature to a drinkable level immediately. Then, over time the wax releases heat as it solidifies, keeping the coffee at the perfect temperature. The only downside is cost and the fact that the mug is relatively heavy. Joeveo