I can’t say for certain the Ember was the first temperature control mug, but it certainly paved the way for folks to enjoy consistently hot coffee without sticking it in the microwave. The Homestead Caravans Kampa Awning Showroom was officially opened in 2016 to showcase Europe's most popular collection of Caravan Awnings. So when he says coffee should be enjoyed over a 30-minute period so you can experience the changing flavors as the coffee cools, you listen. The warming plate is unique in that it lets you set the temperature of the plate itself (in one-degree intervals). However, when I did some reading about Burnout I learned that it’s designed to reach a drinkable temperature fast and stay there for a long time.

Self-heating mug: A self-heating mug gives you the freedom to roam your home or commute to work with coffee that stays hot. My slightly more scientific testing proved it be even more effective: It stayed within seven degrees of the set temperature for 95 minutes.Hoffmann runs a successful YouTube channel where he talks about fun—and sometimes offbeat—coffee topics, from reviews of common products to making espresso in tourist spots across London. When I saw these results, I was even more convinced that a temperature-controlled mug could be a worthwhile investment since coffee loses so much heat so quickly.

A tall, slim travel tumbler with a slide-open lid, Burnout looks unassuming from the outside but promises to pack a lot of technology inside. So whether you're commuting to work or heading out on a camping trip, you can enjoy your favourite beverages without worrying about spills or leaks. The lid was designed to reduce the chance the fingers might contaminate the drinking area and lock in place to prevent leaking in your backpack, purse, or briefcase. All of them were able to bring coffee up back to temperature, except the Glowstone, which needed to be emptied and refilled again (I have to say I’m not sure I did this right: the directions to the Glowstone were pretty sparse so I had to do some Googling and guessing. This stainless-steel travel mug comes with a non-spill lid, a car charger, a fuse replacement (for if your fuse breaks, and your human fuse is particularly short), an instruction manual, an LCD screen and power cord.

The charging pad can keep the mug charged while you’re sitting at your desk, and also charge up the battery for when it’s time to go. I do, in fact, enjoy the experience of drinking coffee as it cools and identifying the different flavor notes that become present. The pros in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen and Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab tested 10 heated mugs to find the best.

Simply pour in your favorite hot beverage, tap the 'Ember' logo twice, and tap the '+' or '-' on the mug to choose the temperature that tastes right for you.The con is that you are tethered to the plate, so you have to come back to it to place the mug down if you want the beverage to stay warm. It's easy to use — simply push the large button on the bottom — then pair it with the Ember appto set your temperature preference, which defaults to a drinkable 135˚F.