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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Don't get mugged: Keep your java where it belongs.

If you've ever used a travel mug, this has probably happened to you: You're driving along, on your way to a relaxing weekend of sailing or perhaps a weekend at the beach. Sitting in your captains chair, you sip your nice hot coffee until ... Ouch! Ahh! $&%#! Not only is your lap scalding hot, but you are too.
If you manage to escape the burn, you've probably succumbed to the drip or the tip. If the lid doesn't fall of completely, it may have a bad seal-- This would explain why all your clothes are khaki. And then there are the mugs that don't leak or spill, but are ready to tip over at the first opportunity.
I have noticed, It seems harder and harder to find a good mug. I have a great one. I mean, really great. If you offered me $100 for it, I wouldn't even consider. Sadly, this mug is no longer available. In fact, nothing like it is available. Why stop making such a great product? What were you thinking EMS?
There is a great quantity of travel mugs on the market, just very few of quality. So how can you avoid wearing khaki for the rest of your life or suffering caffeine withdrawls in the morning? Here are a few ideas to help perk up your day.

EMS, the maker of many wonderful things, has a pretty good mug. It's nothing like my fantasy mug, but it won't leak, and keeps your coffee pretty hot. I'm not crazy about the lid design, but at $12, it's a good mug to have handy, especially as a spare for friends, or a quick trip across town. Liquid Solutions

Contigo makes some mugs that seal wonderfully. I've not heard one complaint about leaks, drips, or spills, but I have heard numerous complaints about the funk. The lids don't clean very well because of their design, and will tend to accumulate the mugs contents. Funk is great on the dance floor, but I prefer to keep it out of my coffee. Contigo Travel Mugs

Still searching for a solution to your mug malfunction? Look no further: the Bodum stainless steel vacuum travel mug. It's clean and simple. No handle, just a sleek 16oz mug to tote your java wherever you go. Bodum offers spill-free sipping, and it's a breeze to clean. With eight colors to choose from, how can you go wrong? (pssst, I'm partial to the green.) Gasping at the $25 price tag? It's cheaper than stain remover and new pants. Bodum Travel Mug

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