![]() However, in our tests, the Otterbox and Corkcicle came out on top, but Hydro Flask, Yeti and Contigo were close behind. Not to mention, they also all come in beautiful colors and styles. I checked things like whether it spilled in the side of my backpack, if it fit in my cup holder or if my coffee or tea stayed at a nice, drinkable temp for as long as I needed it to.Īll of these mugs are great options to cut down on waste and keep your drinks hot (or cold). On top of our water temperature testing, I used each mug for a day to see how it fit into my routine. ![]() Temperatures were checked and recorded at the same time intervals as the hot water test. Ice-cold water was added to the mugs, temperatures were taken, and they were again sealed. The second part of our test was to see how long each mug could keep ice water cold. Temperatures were checked and recorded at 30 minutes, one hour, two hours, four hours and 24 hours. For the hot water test, each mug was filled with boiling water and, once the initial temperature was taken, the mugs were sealed closed. So, if you are a person who likes to enjoy more than one cup, this may not be the choice for you.įor our experiment, we tested the mugs' ability to keep hot water hot and cold water cold. It was also the smallest coffee mug we tested, holding only 10 ounces. It also has an open lid with no covering, which could be part of the reason why. Bonus: It fits in a standard-size cup holder.Ĭons: Compared to the other mugs we tested, this kept drinks hot (or cold) for the shortest amount of time. ![]() Over the weekend, I used this mug to keep my coffee at the perfect drinking temperature while I made breakfast and cleaned up around the house. Pros: Though it may be small, this little mug is a great fit for keeping your coffee warm while you multitask. After 24 hours: 68✯ (Hot Water)/ 65✯ (Iced Water).After 4 hours: 114✯ (Hot Water)/ 39✯ (Iced Water).After 1 hour: 159✯ (Hot Water)/ 36✯ (Iced Water).If you are looking for a mug to hold hot water for immediate enjoyment, this might be more than what you bargained for.ģ. The boiling water used in the hot water test was still over 160 degrees after two hours, which was a little too hot to drink comfortably. It also fit easily into a cup holder, backpack and grocery store cart (yes, I loved it so much I took it to the store with me).Ĭons: Honestly, I am drawing a blank for cons with this mug. The lid secures in the open and closed positions and is totally leakproof when closed. Because it holds 20 ounces, my entire French press of coffee fit snugly in this mug and stayed warm enough that I was able to slowly sip it all day. This was the most pleasant mug I used during these tests, and it's not just because of the gorgeous purple color (it is also available in stainless steel and 10 other vibrant colors). Pros: If you need a perfect coffee or tea mug that can go with you anywhere, look no further. After 24 hours: 84✯ (Hot Water)/ 43✯ (Iced Water).After 4 hours: 146✯ (Hot Water)/ 35✯ (Iced Water).After 1 hour: 176✯ (Hot Water)/ 34✯ (Iced Water).Best Hot Beverage Mug: Otterbox Elevation 20 Tumbler Additionally, it may have had an unfair advantage, having a screw-on top instead of a coffee mug top.Ģ. Given the style of this thermos, it is best suited as a water bottle or for storing hot liquids for drinking later. Hot liquids stayed at a "burn your mouth" temperature for several hours, though cold liquids were pleasantly chilled all day. This insulated thermos is a canteen style, so it was easy to drink out of compared to its competitors, though not your typical coffee mug.Ĭons: My only qualms with this mug are that it was almost a little too insulated. It fits in my cup holder and backpack, and when I filled it up with water I stayed hydrated all day. ![]() It has an adhesive coating on the bottom to help it stick in place when set down. After 24 hours, the hot water in the mug was just shy of 100 degrees, which is actually a pleasant drinking temperature for coffee or tea. Pros: I am truly impressed at how insulated this Corkcicle canteen is. After 24 hours: 92✯ (Hot Water)/ 47✯ (Iced Water).After 4 hours: 146✯ (Hot Water)/ 37✯ (Iced Water).After 1 hour: 177✯ (Hot Water)/ 34✯ (Iced Water). ![]()
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