To solve my hot drink woes, I decided to try out the Ember Travel Mug, a smart mug that will keep your drink between 120 to 145 degrees for a few hours. I’m not sure which is worse, to be honest. But if I use a normal, non-insolated mug, my tea always gets cold before I have the chance to finish it. Seriously, I have to wait at least an hour so my tea isn’t scalding hot and won’t burn my mouth, meaning I can’t enjoy the sweet burst of caffeine on my morning commute unless I make my drink really early. But the problem is, it keeps my drinks hot for hours. It’s a gorgeous maroon color, is easy to sip from, has a built-in loose-leaf tea brewing system, and keeps my drinks hot for hours. I already have a travel mug I really like. Seriously, once you use an Ember Mug, there's no going back.Editor’s note: We have since tested and reviewed the newly released Ember Travel Mug2, which features new temperature control capabilities. The app itself is easy to use, and being able to customize your own LED color and temperature presets is a breeze. The Ember Smart Mug is made from premium materials, the charging coaster can keep your drink at optimal temperature all day, and the battery life is pretty good if you don't use the coaster while drinking. And if you're burying yourself in work (as I often do), you may forget about your drink until it's too late. I also just like to have a mug of coffee while I work to help me feel energized and focused. Yes, one could argue that the person should just drink the beverage faster, but some of us like to sip and savor our morning coffee or tea. While this fancy mug costs a pretty penny, I think that it's worth it if you drink coffee or tea at home, and often get tired that it's cold by the time you finish it. This mug is life changing, seriously Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2: The Bottom Line Still, it has a hefty price of admission. But it's definitely one of those things that you didn't know you needed until you actually use it. ![]() The biggest pain point of the Ember Smart Mug is the price - it's not cheap. ![]() You'll also have to exercise extreme caution with the bottom of the mug after washing it - if it's wet at all, it won't properly charge on the coaster. size available, and just get rid of the 10 oz. should be the starting size, with a larger 16 or 20 oz. of water, and that's leaving just barely enough space for the amount of creamer I want in my 14 oz. size is a joke - it's just way too small! My single serve Keurig can load up to 12 oz. I think it would feel like it lasts longer if you brew a pot of coffee and then just pour it in to your Ember Mug, so it may be due to the fact that I'm using a Keurig machine. It's a little annoying, but I wish the battery lasted a tad longer for situations like that. The mug's battery also discharges the moment you take it off the charger, so I am guessing that the missing battery time is going to the time my cup spends sitting there as my Keurig brews. I often get a warning notification on my phone that my battery is low about an hour in, and I'm not even halfway through my drink yet. I feel that it is usually about an hour, but the last 20 minutes is a hit or miss. While Ember advertises 80 minutes on the Smart Mug 2, that doesn't feel accurate every day. Ember Smart Mug 2 Bottom (Image credit: Christine Romero-Chan / iMore)
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