Travel Mugs: Reviews

Contigo AutoSeal Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Best travel mug overall

$20

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Professional and user reviewers alike praise the Contigo AutoSeal Travel Stainless Steel Mug for its excellent insulation and leak-proof design. The double-walled steel body is vacuum-insulated, so it keeps drinks hot for over four hours or chilled up to 12 hours. The lid, which is made from BPA-free plastic, has an auto-sealing mechanism. Press the button to take a sip, and when you release the button, the lid automatically reseals. Reviewers do everything from carrying the mug upside down in a bag to dropping it down a flight of stairs, and the Contigo AutoSeal Travel Stainless Steel Mug just does not leak in most scenarios. Unfortunately, this leak-proof lid is very hard to clean; users say liquid can get trapped within the lid. The Contigo mug holds 16 ounces and is sized to fit in most car cup holders.

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Aladdin Recycled and Recyclable Travel Mug

Budget plastic travel mug

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Reviewers love that the 16-ounce Aladdin Recycled and Recyclable Travel Mug is dishwasher- and microwave-safe (unlike stainless-steel mugs), and it earns accolades for its eco-friendly credentials. This travel mug is made from recycled water bottles, and the entire thing can be recycled at any center that accepts No. 5 plastics. The interior of the Aladdin travel mug is made from BPA-free recycled polypropylene, and it comes with or without a handle, so it accommodates car commuters and those who take public transportation. However, like most plastic mugs, the Aladdin travel mug won't keep your coffee or tea hot for more than an hour. The lid has a sliding cover, but the mug is not completely spill- or leak-proof, so you can't toss it in a bag. Even so, reviewers say it's comfortable to drink from and fits in car cup holders.

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Thermos Vacuum Insulated Tea Tumbler JML350

Travel mug for tea drinkers

$25

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Tea drinkers love the Thermos Vacuum Insulated Tea Tumbler JML350 because it keeps drinks hot for up to six hours and includes an internal infuser for brewing loose-leaf tea. The stainless-steel travel mug holds 12 ounces, but does not come with a handle. In addition to the excellent insulation, users are impressed with the spill-proof design, which includes a screw-on top that completely covers the main drinking lid. The Thermos Vacuum Insulated Tea Tumbler JML350 can be stored in a briefcase or bag, and even coffee drinkers are impressed with its convenience. However, some complain that you need two hands to unscrew the main lid, although you can leave that lid off for commutes in the car. A few users also note that the mesh on the infuser is a bit too wide, which allows leaves to escape into their tea. Overall, reviewers say the Thermos Vacuum Insulated Tea Tumbler JML350 is a great choice for tea drinkers or others who want a highly portable travel mug with excellent insulation.

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