Ember Mug 2 & Travel Mug 2 Review | Are they worth it?

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The Ember Mug and Ember Travel Mug were two items that I've been intentionally been avoiding doing a review of. How could they possibly be worth the cost? Well today we finally take a look at the Ember Mug 2 and Ember Travel Mug 2 , to review whether they really do live up to the hype. And the answer surprised me to say the least.

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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Ember Mug 2
4:58 - Ember Travel Mug 2
7:36 - Conclusion

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[cjjb]

Solid concise review. Graphing the temperature over time was a great touch. You deserve a bigger audience!

[kalebdorweiler]

Great review! I actually own the Travel Mug 2 and I love it. I read something interesting about it that really improved its performance. It uses a substance in the lining of the mug that is solid when room temp and liquid when hot. This “stores” heat as a sort of heat “battery” and the mug used this in conjunction with the element to keep the beverage hot. Because of this, preheating the mug drastically increases the mug’s ability to reach its advertised 3 hr battery life. As a university student, I charge it up in the morning for my 9 am class and it’s still going at 11 or so if I’m not done drinking!

[alext.]

So worth the money. Had my Ember Mug 2 for nearly two years, using them at work FIVE DAYS a week, sometimes TWICE a day. It may require a bit more attention when using (DO NOT STIR WITH METAL SPOONS OR STIR STICKS, CLEAN WITH SOAPY WATER AND J-CLOTH & MAINTAIN THE BASE AS DRY AS POSSIBLE AFTER CLEANING), however I have never experienced a cold cup of tea or coffee.

I often get called into meetings or impromptu discussions at the office and have to leave my coffee alone to tend to them. When I get back to the mug, whether it is five minute or 25 minutes, it is as very warm as when I poured it. And after 2 years, the battery is still going strong, maintaining the same amount of charged heating.

Is it expensive for a mug? Yes. However, the decision is always dependent on the person. I would spend $2 a day, waiting in a drive thru at a Dunkin Donuts only to have it slightly cooled when I sit at my desk. After 3 months, that adds up to the cost of this mug. What about a Thermos mug? They work well but I hate covering up my coffee with a lid and I have yet to find a thermos mug with a leakproof lid.

So there you have it. This mug is worth the cost if you enjoy the act of drinking coffee, like it to be warm all the time and do not mind a little TLC when it comes to its maintenance. And BTW, if you are wondering: I buy Starbucks instant coffee packs at Costco and mix up that at work for my morning brew. It is quick, it taste like the brewed Starbucks coffee and it cost me about 0.75 cents a cup.

[orrinbelcher]

I have the original Ember Mug 10 ounces I bought in 2017, still going strong. I love it and enjoy using it as you said keeping my coffee at a consistent temperature. I also enjoy listening to music while sipping coffee. The temperature range I enjoy is from 52 Celsius to 55 Celsius. Your video was fun and informative. I agree perfectly with your comments. For me the Cup is the sweetheart of the Ember products. Also I keep a rubber cover on my Ember Cup (AvecToi) when not on it’s charging coaster and have gotten close to 3 hours before recharging.

[DavidSinanan]

Love my Ember Mug2.

It works amazingly with the Aeropress. 250g-260g water through 14-16g coffee is a perfect full cup for the Ember.

[soo]

I drink coffee very very slowly so I LOVE this !!! I have been using for 2 years and have never been disappointed... the ember customer service is great too and they have in the past sent me either a new mug or saucer if I have a problem .. .the only problem I had was the pins on the cup can stick down and therefore the saucer didn't work ... but you know ... customer service doesn't hesitate to replace it but ultimately it would be better if they fix this ... thank you for the review .. I was thinking of upgrading to the travel mug but you solved it for me ;)

[edipisreks]

I bought a Travel mug for my partner, but she has a different use case; she makes coffee at home, pours it into the Ember, then travels to work. She drinks coffee while she teaches, then goes to her office hours, makes coffee, and plops the Ember into a charging base. She the. Lectures that afternoon, and drinks coffee from the Ember in the class. It works perfectly for this. For actual travel we use vacuum flasks.

[NickAlbano]

In my opinion, it’s totally worth it because I could be sitting there for 20 minutes and the coffee or tea is still hot and drinkable. I just love kicking back and relaxing watching a movie, and 20 minutes into the movie, my coffee and tea are still hot and drinkable.

[fuenz]

Ember mug is a perfect gift for moms who constantly microwave their cold coffee 😅 husband gave it to me last year on Valentines and love it. Only thing is the Ember mug 1 does stain and has chipped a bit but customer service is sending a new one for free 🥲

[seniormysterioso]

I keep my Ember mug around 138F. If I've got a light roast though I prefer 132 or even turning it off to experience all the flavor change that happens as it cools. For tea I go 145F and for a latte i'm usually 132-137. So I guess it depends. Thought I'd leave it at one temp always but realize that different drinks call for different temps. Still loving it 3 months in.

[TrendyStone]

I keep the travel mug on my desk on the heater...but have the option of taking it into meetings with me...which is perfect for work. I can sit through a two hour meeting and enjoy my hot beverage the entire time. for me it's worth it.

[kulimeya]

I think you missed the point why the travel mug isn't that crazy insulated. That thing is meant to hold your drink at your desired temperature, not at the highest possible temperature. So when you cook your coffee and put it in your standard travel mug at 80°C, it will be still way too hot after 1 hour, while the travel mug can let rapidly cool it (Their website says it has some phase change material that can either insulate or not insulate) and then keep your desired temperature. Still seems like a special case (Your drink must usually be too hot to drink when you fill your cup and you want it to be drinkable soon, but still at a nice temperature hours later), but I think that's the purpose.

[wlmontag]

Thanks very much for the wonderful review. I was so motivated that I ordered an Ember Mug2 today for my Christmas present. Can’t wait to use it!

[dylannorthrup]

52.5°C for me with pour-over coffee. I go warmer for French Press, for some reason I prefer 54°C - also if I ever do hot chocolate or cafe mocha, I’ll aim around the same. Warmer than that, I can’t really taste the coffee. Still, it’s been part of my daily routine for several years now.

Here’s my travel tip - bring the Ember mug with you, empty. Fill it from a Contigo or other insulated travel container. Battery should last long enough to enjoy your coffee wherever you chose to bring it, as if you were at home.

[hosonitz]

Your reviews are fantastic; I’m grateful for the time and effort you put into them!

[Kuni]

I thought the travel tumbler would be better, but I changed my mind thanks to your review! It seems like a mug magically sustains the temperature is worth more than a tumbler that does its job worse than the others!!

[charlietighe]

My wife loooves her travel mug 2. Favorite gift last year.

[CollinRoche]

Good use case for Ember Travel Mug is working government contract support in DC. Meetings taking you around the office, to other offices / government buildings nearby, etc., but ultimately returning to the office at various points during the day. When at your desk, charge it. Better than the standard mug since it won't spill and is much more mobile.

[markbowdenhyp]

The whole point of both of these is to get your coffee at the perfect heat that you like to drink it. With the Ember Travel Mug, if it takes 4 hours to drop down from scalding hot that isn't going to work. My travel mug is one of my favourite purchases. Burning your lips and tongue when using a thermos is not an experience that I want.

The travel mug lets me brew my favourite coffee at home and then drink it at the best temperature and actually enjoy it on the go.