Top Choices in Insulated Travel Mugs

In an effort to save money many people have found small ways to cut back and save. One area of savings is with the morning cup of Joe or coffee. Many are perfecting that best cup of coffee at home each morning and taking it with them on the road. The problem with transporting coffee and other hot beverages is you got to have a good traveling mug or container for mess free, easy access.

Characteristics of a good travel coffee mug:

1. It is designed to keep liquids hot for an extended length of time

2. Its size and shape fits snuggling into most modern day car cup holders

3. It will have a device or mechanism to stop or minimize leaks and spills

Some of the top travel mugs on the market include:

Contigo AutoSeal Stainless Steel Travel Mug

This mug is recognized for its durability, insulation and prevention of spills and leaks. Coffee is said to sustain its temperature for up to 4 hours and it fits into most standard sized cup holders. The Contigo AutoSeal cost around $20 and is not dishwasher or microwave safe.

Hammachler Schlemmer’s Best Commuter Cup

According to reviews at Mark’s Technology News this mug is no let down and is appropriately named. With a $30 price tag this travel mug will not spill when shaken or turned upside down. It is said to hold temperature at high degrees very well for several hours. The design is slim and has no handle, but is cool to touch.

Aladdin Recycled and Recyclable Mug

This travel mug makes the list of top coffee travel mugs with its $9 price tag. Being a mug made of recyclable material it appeals to those who are environmentally friendly, and it is dishwasher and microwave safe. This mug does not rate high in keep coffee hot for long periods of time and has no spill proof mechanism.

Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug

This travel mug was chosen because it is excellent in preventing leaks and spills. It has an spout that opens and closes with the simple push of a button. This makes it convenient for those on-the-go drinkers to drink and move with ease. This mug holds approximately 4oz less of liquid than most travel mugs and is a little wider in size. The Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal mug will cost you around $22.

Nissan Stainless Thermos Leak-Proof Mug

Customer reviews on Amazon.com give this mug a 4.5 out of 5 stars. The mug is described as durable, lightweight, and easy to hold. The mug will keep liquid temperatures steady for around one hour. This mug comes with a 5 year warranty on Nissan products. This mug also has a neat feature that will allow it to clip on to a backpack or purse so that your hands are free when mug is not in use.

So the next time you are in the market for a travel mug consider one of these options. When chosing a mug consider your lifestyle and coffee drinking commitment. Any of these travel mugs will make a great gift for the coffee drinker in your life.

Sources:

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/reviews-tests/food-beverages/best-travel-coffee-mugs