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Now that travel restrictions around the world are slowly being lifted and offices are beginning to reopen, it’s time to start thinking about the necessities that you need to carry with you. Whether you are planning to take a vacation immediately after vaccination, or your work has recently announced a return to the office, the travel mug is a useful accessory that can help you stay hydrated (or caffeine) during the trip. Buying reusable cups can also help you reduce the use of disposable coffee cups, which are usually better for the environment. Purchasing the right reusable cup may also mean the difference between drinking hot drinks for a few hours and tepid coffee after only 30 minutes.

There are endless travel mugs on the market, which makes it difficult to decide which one to buy. To help you make a decision, we refer to the data and recommendations in Consumer Reports. To make recommendations, the Consumer Reports team tested how well the cup maintains temperature, how easy it is to clean, and how leakproof the lid is. It gives each cup a rating (out of 5 stars), including insulation, top tilt, gasket removal and gasket replacement. To give you more choices, we also provide top travel mugs from popular retailers such as Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond.

"Consumer Reports" pointed out that this travel mug is "in its own way." During the test, this stainless steel mug can keep the beverage warm for 13.5 hours-6 hours longer than the second-best travel mug in the test. The mug has a screw cap that can be removed with the push of a button. Although it can hold up to 16 ounces of liquid, it has a "slender" design and should fit most cup holders. This travel mug cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher, but Consumer Reports stated that the lid is relatively easy to clean.

Although Thermos’ stainless steel mug can only keep liquids warm for 7.5 hours — 6 hours less than Zojirushi — Consumer Reports still gives it a 5-star rating for heat preservation, noting that it’s actually “maybe everyone” All needed". The team added that the twistable leak-proof cap is easy to clean, but one of the three gaskets cannot be replaced, which means you must throw it away when the cup starts to weaken or smell. The rest of the tumbler can be washed in the dishwasher.

TAKEYA stainless steel travel mug is equipped with a flip lock lid, which is easy to open and prevents overflow. In a test conducted by Consumer Reports, this stylish 17-ounce mug can keep beverages warm for 6 ½ hours and received a 5-star rating for heat preservation. This stainless steel is designed to be hand washable, but the Consumer Reports team noted that the lid is easy to remove and easy to clean.

S'well's 16-ounce stainless steel commuter bottle kept the liquid at a high temperature for 6 hours during the test period of Consumer Reports, making it top the list of the best insulated cups. According to the brand, the bottle has a three-layer insulation design and can also keep the liquid cold for up to 24 hours. However, the gasket of the leak-proof cover cannot be replaced, so if the top part breaks or starts to smell, the entire top part must be replaced.

If you really want to refuel in the morning, you may want to consider the 20-ounce Contigo stainless steel travel mug. Priced at $14, it is one of the most affordable models on this list, and it can keep liquids at high temperatures for 5.5 hours during the test period of Consumer Reports. However, the team did notice that the travel mug is more difficult to open, and the lid is more difficult to clean due to all the cracks.

With a cork-lined handle and a sealed sliding lid, the Ello travel mug is more like a traditional mug. During the Consumer Reports test, the 16-ounce stainless steel mug kept the water temperature for 5 hours. The team also stated that the lid is easy to clean by hand, and depending on the brand, you can even throw it in the dishwasher.

Although the YETI Rambler can be said to be one of the more popular travel mugs, in a test conducted by Consumer Reports, it can only keep the beverage warm for 4.5 hours, mainly due to its "simple plastic lid." Despite this, the brand gave 4 stars on the vacuum flask and added that the magnetic slider on the lid is a "cool mechanism." The whole cup can be washed in the dishwasher.

During the test period of Consumer Reports, the Bubba insulated table cup can keep the beverage hot for 4 hours-this is the shortest time of all cups, but for most people, the time to finish drinking coffee or tea is still more than enough . The 52-ounce cup has a plastic interior and foam insulation, and a built-in corkscrew on the handle, in case you want to use it to open the beer and keep it cold. According to Consumer Reports, the lid and the actual cup are easy to clean with a sponge.

If you prefer the stylish look of glass, this 12-ounce reusable coffee cup includes a hot silicone sleeve that can be used in a microwave oven and comes in a variety of colors, including teal, strawberry pink, and vintage green. According to the brand, this travel mug also comes with a matching lid with a splash-proof design. JOCO Coffee Cup has an average rating of 4.7 stars from more than 1,000 Amazon reviews.

MiiR's highly acclaimed stainless steel travel mug has a double-layer vacuum insulation layer to avoid condensation and prevent the outside of the mug from overheating. According to the brand, the press-in lid can be used in dishwashers and is splash-proof. It received an average rating of 4.7 stars from more than 500 Amazon shoppers.

According to the brand, this 12-ounce cup uses HydroFlask's signature TempShield insulation material, which is designed to keep beverages warm for up to 6 hours and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. It is equipped with a splash-proof press-in lid with honeycomb insulation for optimal temperature control. This stainless steel mug has more than 200 reviews on Hydro Flask, with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

If you want to keep the liquid at a certain temperature, it may be worthwhile to invest in an Ember travel mug. Although it is much more expensive than the other options on this list, at $180, it is the only one that allows you to control and adjust the temperature of the beverage through the touch screen and mobile app built into the cup. According to the brand, a 12-ounce cup can keep the drink at a specific temperature for up to three hours during the journey (if it is placed on the charger coaster, it can work all day). The Ember Travel Mug received an average 4.2-star rating from nearly 150 Best Buy shoppers.

These 12-ounce travel mugs are made of ceramic and wrapped in matte silicone for protection. They are designed in interesting pastels such as blush and mint, and can be washed in the dishwasher. From more than 40 reviews on the W&P website, the reusable cup received an average rating of 4.4 stars.

When buying a travel mug, there are several important factors to keep in mind:

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