The Ember Mug uses a press down lid, which I like because it doesn't seem to leak at all, but is easy to drink from. In terms of functionality, there are some things to be aware of. The Ember Mug is also able to heat up a beverage that has cooled down, so you can pour lukewarm coffee in it to heat it back up, though this takes a lot of time and doesn't seem to be the best use case. With the Ember Mug, it gets to my preferred temperature much quicker, and stays there. If I pour 175 degree tea into a Yeti, I have to open the lid and wait for it to cool down, or wait for a long time for it to be drinkable. It doesn't keep a drink warm without power and it's expensive, but it can keep a drink at a specific temperature for an extended length of time, which can't be replicated by an insulated cup. Compared to a much cheaper tumbler with insulation, like a Yeti, the Ember Mug has pros and cons. The Ember Mug is not double walled and when the battery runs out, it's not going to keep a drink warm for long. I'd prefer being able to power it through a dock/my computer but that is not an option. The Ember Mug's charger is unfortunately not USB so I have to have a separate cable plugged in to an outlet, which I'm not a fan of. I'm a slow drinker so I can exhaust that three hour battery life, and I appreciate the always-on charger option. If you're using it at a desk, it's handy to have it on the charger for all-day heat, and the option to grab it and go when necessary is useful. It charges via a charging base that needs to be plugged in, and if the cup is on the base, it can keep a drink warm all day. My testing was primarily at 138 degrees, and the cup was able to keep it at that exact temperature until the battery ran down. The battery lasts for approximately three hours, give or take about 20 minutes. Since this is a travel cup, it works with a battery. There is a health integration feature that can estimate the amount of caffeine that you're consuming per day by how often you refill the Ember Mug. There's a tea timer in case you want to brew tea in the mug, and a recipes section that has a handful of drink options. Some of the temperature choices feel a little arbitrary, but all of the presets are editable. The app is decent, and there are presets for different beverages like 135 degrees for coffee, and 131 degrees for a latte. It's easiest to adjust the temperature on the cup if you like to make regular changes, but if you just need to set it on your favorite temperature, it's quick to do within the app. You can swipe to change the temperature of the Ember on the mug itself, or in the app. The Ember Mug knows when liquid is inside, and it immediately detects the temperature of what's poured in. There's a logo at the top of the Ember Mug that can be interacted with to control the mug, and a series of LEDs at the bottom that let you know the status of the cup, the temperature, whether the cup is empty, and whether the battery has died. 12 ounces is on the smaller side for a travel cup and I do wish that it held more, but it needs to fit in a cup holder and have space for the battery, heating elements, and other hardware. It has a soft touch silicone exterior in black and a stainless steel interior that holds 12 ounces of liquid. By default, the Ember Mug is set to 135, but you can turn it up to 145 or down on the cup itself or in the app.ĭesign wise, the Ember Mug looks like your average travel cup. For me, 145 is uncomfortably warm, and 138 is just about right. 150 to 160 degrees is in the burn your tongue range. While I don't drink coffee, I do drink tea, and because I drink green, oolong, and white varieties, I'm fairly well-versed on beverage temperatures. I know there are some people out there who like coffee really hot, but if on the higher end of warm works for you, this cup will get coffee to a level you like. I have no insight into coffee temperatures as a non-coffee drinker, but some internet research suggests that's an ideal coffee temperature range. The temperature can be set from 120☏ to 145☏, which is hot, but not likely to cause burns. It can keep a beverage at your desired temperature for three hours while on the go, or all day when on the included charging coaster. The Ember Travel Mug 2 is $200, and the reason it's so expensive is because it's self-heating. You might be wondering, why does a mug need Find My? I'm not sure I have a great explanation, but it's a nice-to-have add-on for a product that's positioned as a small luxury. Ember earlier this year introduced a new version of its electric Travel Mug, adding a key Apple feature - Find My support.
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