Product Review: The Ember Smart Mug
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- čas přidán 20. 12. 2018
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We've taken to calling the firmware updates "cupdates." Still not sure why this isn't the official nomenclature.
We're also completely on the same page. Initial skepticism followed by absolute wonderment.
That is excellent and feels like a missed opportunity re their app.
Clive Coffee There are rechargeable self heating mugs that charge wirelessly on aliexpress and you can buy a rechargeable wireless dock station on lofree or razer or aliexpress the same. Saves some cash and recharges everything wireless chargeable all together.
((cupdates))
Get out of here xD
@@pipipipi3087they also stir themselves (so you can ditch the BT spoon)
Dude...genius
"i don't like to feel sad"
-James Hoffman, 2018
2020 - I'm going to wreck this guys world
"I suspect this doesn't live in people's houses; really I suspect this lives where people work." Ah yes. 2018.
Boom 2021 both are the same
@@csakben99 2022 same
2022v2: Ah yes, I remember buildings
@@csakben99 ummmmm...no.....
I take my non travel cup everywhere, sometimes to cales, and yes I drive w it, its fantastic when it's freezing outside, though it wont heat for as long.
This man is far too calm for the amount of caffeine he consumes.
Sometimes he gets jittery :P
Some of us can handle it. 😜☕
ever so british...
I drink loads of coffee. far more affected by not having enough than having more.
Isn't he relaxing to listen to him, I put on a playlist the other day so I can relax, work and then go to bed.
Customer service: “Have you tried turning your mug off and back on again?”
Have you made sure the unit is plugged in, and out of its packaging? 🤣
You have just won the internet, Win!
Have you tried turning it upside down and shaking it, “Etch A Sketch” style?
Finally, the perfect companion for my Bluetooth spoon!
i chuckled
Wait, that's not actually a thing, is it? I'm reasonably confident it's not, but I also can't be sure, since there is basically a Bluetooth everything.
@@Nuaex me too
Thank you, you ve just made my day
LOL
I bought the Copper version of this Mug for my mother, because I was tired of hearing her complain how her coffee was always going cold. One week in, it was as if I gave her a grandchild she wanted. I decided to buy another one for myself. Since working from home because of the Pandemic. I'm ashamed to admit that this mug is MY LIFE. I work a desk job that demands a ton of reading, and often times I lose track of time. Nothing worse than wanting a cup of something warm, only to find that it has gone cold. I make everything from pulling espresso shots, making lattes, standard pour overs, tea, even just warm water. Honestly, it's made it possible for me to slowly enjoy drinks, over rushing to finish them. I appreciate what this mug gave me, and admittedly, I was skeptical at first. I fell in love with it in the end.
great solution - vacuum flask, you are welcome :P
I really want this as a gift, can’t bring myself to buy it. My coworker is constantly showing his off in my zoom meetings, telling me to just do it. I might.
@@lubie_sie_ruszac While good, the problem with that is that it is way too good at keeping things warm/hot for long periods of time. Plus you if you get distracted easily, you still have the problem of overcooling if you remove the lid and wait for it.
@@lubie_sie_ruszac not the same bro
@@nper4lta Absolutely. I'm a developer so my job often has periods of intense concentration where you suddenly realise 30 minutes have passed since you last took a sip of your drink. A thermos just wouldn't work for me. I would have to spend time decanting an amount small enough that if I get distracted again it wouldn't go to waste, then re-sealing the thermos. That's just too much messing around which will break my train of thought. I need to be able to pick up a cup, take a sip, and carry on working.
In the past I've used a thermos mug and it's not a great solution. You either have to make the drink hot enough that it's really too hot to drink, or you let it cool to drinking temperature but then when you come to drink it in an hour it's not hot enough. Something which can hold the ideal temperature for an hour or two is exactly what I need. I'm just not sure I need it enough to spend £120 (which seems to be the current going rate). If I can snag one at a slightly lower price point I will definitely be interested.
I sit at my desk programming all day and when I leave my state of flow my coffee is cold, I need this product in my life.
They do have hot plates
My brother got me the first model for Christmas several years ago. I used it every day at the office until sadly the inside coating did start to flake away. I reached out to Ember and while they assured me that the coating wasn’t toxic or harmful at all, they still offered to replace my mug with a brand new model 2 for free. So I took them up on it, and I still use my Ember 2.0 mug every day at the office. Wonderful product.
I will also say that they seem to have resolved the flaking issue in the newer model.
I'll have to email them about my cup inside starting to flake away. Always avoided metal spoons so I was pretty bummed. I've also used it for like 3 years now though...
That is great customer support!
2 weeks later, James buys the travel mug.
4 months later, he was still able to resist :).
Here I am, 2 years later, watching an Ember review while I sip coffee from my Ember just because James' voice is so comforting! ❤
Lol I’m doing the same thing 3 year’s later… it really is the best mug!
This is the most absurd, frivolous waste of money on such a silly product.
But I want it
The Gobfather For gifts, it’s great. Someone works in a cubicle and would love this as a gift.
This is the most entertaining product review that I've ever seen
I laugh more than twice on his reaction and self-guilt for having it. lol
And he's always this great!
I’m high as hell and thought the same thing
yeah i dont even drink coffee and ive watched every single one of this guys reviews. very intelligent and articulate. charismatic and humble. also his voice is just smooth as butter.
Have you seen his Bripe review video? Hard to top.
You’re becoming too good at talking to your viewers 😂
I feel like I have a new best friend :’)
Got 2 of these for Mother's Day earlier in the year, as my wife has a tendency to never finish a cup of coffee or tea as if cools down too much. That's only got worse since we had a baby. Now I can make her a coffee in the morning before she gets up, and it's sitting warm in her mug waiting for her. I've just ordered another one for Christmas as my father in law liked the idea of it.
They're a great Christmas present. It's a product that few would buy for themself as it's expensive and silly, but if you get them one they will use it every day.
I don't use the app at all. We set the temp she wanted (maximum) and have left it there.
Expensive - Yes
Absurd - Yes
Do I need it? - HECK YES!
No it's not absurd
Correction:
Do I need it? - Nope!
Do I want it? - Hell yeah !!!
That cup is probably the most preposterous coffee paraphernalia ever invented James. Where can I buy one? 😂
Oh sweet summer child, wait until you learn about the bripe...
@@-.-.-.-.-.. HA the bripe. James has reviewed and I would be doing it a disservice if I was to tell you what it is. Watch the video. You will not be disappointed!
James I want you to know your reviews are different. You are very honest and open to coffee related products. Not everyone does that now. Too many people are scared of hurting someone's feelings or telling them they have a bad product.
“ I can’t work with Fahrenheit”. My hero
Living in US for more than 10 years - still can't work with Fahrenheit
Please, help me get out of working with Fahrenheit! And feet/inches! And ounces! Stupid royals, this is their fault, and we Americans don’t even approve of such a thing.
I hate Fahrenheit, why can't the whole world 🌍 work on just one standard including electric power. That would create less waste
@@propratik ??? Doesn't the whole world use Watts?
x2 + 30, ezpz
This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
I'll take ten.
You realize it's 2018 when you forget to charge your mug
Sierra Strader I wanna smash
@@johnnyspeedy1344 what the fuck
inb4 "I bricked my cup"
Omg, I thought the same thing 😂😂😂👍
Noo don't try to jailbreak it!
as a mother, who can’t sit and drink an entire cup of coffee before it gets cold and hates having to reheat her coffee all day long, this is the greatest thing i have ever seen.
as a father, I'll probably go through 3 of those a month considering the half life a mug or drinking glass has in a household with kids. :-)
Reheated coffee is the most horrible thing in the world :( it just gets ruined
Get a Stanley trigger action travel mug.
Keeps coffee hot forever. Problem solved. £80 mug? INSANE.
My son bought me this for Christmas. I was unaware of it until yesterday. Today at work, a nice fresh ground clever processed local bean cup was enjoyed to the very last drop. This afternoon, my Barry’s tea was perfectly timed and temp maintained throughout the entire cup. I may just need to purchase one myself for those work from home days.
Just got one too. My wife got it for me, lightly used at a good deal. I get it. I should be teased... But someone would have to pull this from my cold dead hands.
Don't think I could ever buy this for myself, but if I opened it on Christmas I think I'd be rather ecstatic. Glad you embraced the ridiculousness!
Got one for Christmas 2021. Can't wait to try it.
"I'm troubled by this. I'm troubled by it."
“Dad, what does “first world problem” mean? “
“Let’s google that later, son, I’m having trouble with my Ember Mug firmware updates right now...”
Bought the newer version for my gf for Christmas and she loves it. I was so surprised (and jealous) that I got myself one too. I'm even drinking tea regularly as an excuse to use the cup!
My only real complaint is the power cord. I wish it was a usb type that I could connect to a computer rather than a wall wart. It would make relocating the charger much easier. Luckily for me, my gf leaves hers at my place, which means I have hers set up in the living room and mine in the bedroom by the computer.
Best coffee personality on CZcams! Keep up the great work you
I'd like to see an update on this, primarily how it's held up and whether or not you still actually use it.
Not sure if you've seen his most recent video about reheating coffee but your wish has been granted
@@strctlykilz Aye I have. I'm amazed it still works - most of these Kickstarter tech items pack in after a few months.
Here it is: czcams.com/video/yqgKlqAUM9g/video.html
I've never seen so much internal conflict in under 10 minutes. There was a real coming of age moment for me when James said "but they're also having a kind of a good time with it".
I got a metal Ember Mug2 14oz for my Birthday about six months ago and it's been fantastic. I had looked at the small 10oz one a couple years ago and it was too small. 14oz is a good size cup.
James, this is far and above my favorite product review you've done. Hilarious, personable, and extremely entertaining. Thank you for being awesome.
I always get distracted and often find myself sipping room temp coffee. I need this ridiculous thing.
Considering how about half of all the coffee that i pour into my cup gets cold and thrown away, I wounder how long it would take for it to "pay" for it self
@@Jellooze
Awhile
Mine worked well for a couple of years, then the inside finish starting flaking off. I didn't want to swallow whatever the flakes were made of so I took it to the toxic waste dump and bought a Fellow 12oz. ceramic coated insulated mug for 1/3 the cost of the Ember. Works extremely well.
Huh this sounds perfect for someone like me who drinks all their coffee (or any drink really) painfully slow. I'm also notorious for getting a cup of tea started and then forgetting I started brewing it and returning about an hour later to a cold cup of tea....
I bought one for my wife so she would stop having to microwave her coffee every day. She loves it and it saves my sanity from having to tell her that she’s ruining the experience by microwaving 😂
Oh god, I hope she doesn't microwave this mug...
If you sit at a desk and drink coffee all day, this is the greatest thing ever and 100% worth the pricey investment. Purchased one in Dec 2019, and its the real deal. It completely changes your coffee drinking experience. I love drinking out of my yeti, but a tradional mug can't be beat. This is the perfect companion for the true coffee drinker. Why the desk --- i feel to get the most out of the mug, you need to just let it always sit in the coaster, always being charged so its always ready for your next cup. Shockingly great product. Expensive yes, but worth it
I'd bring this to work if my work coffee didn't taste like dog urine. Mine stays at home with my Italian espresso machine!
Klean Kanteen insulated mug. As someone who likes to consume large amounts of tea and who hates having to throw away e-waste, it's perfect. A whole pint. Portable too, and also keeps things cold. With the lid off, tea gets to the perfect temp range in about 20 minutes and stays there for about half an hour. Lid on gives me 2+ hours at a good temperature. And it will last forever, literally this thing will outlast me.
I bought a mug-heating “coaster” from Amazon for less than $20 and it keeps my coffee at the perfect temperature for a long time. I get to use my novelty mugs, mugs linked to fond memories, or any other mug I want for that matter and best of all, no firmware required.
Good point. I use as well. All good. Any mug … and then into the D/W.
"That moment where I pick up my mug. And I think I have more coffee than I do. And then I find I don´t. And I´m sad."
I didn´t know until now, but I suffer from this very phobia.
My wife and I have the Ember mugs for about three years and absolutely love them. We are retired and enjoy a long peacefully breakfast, Reading the newspaper and watch the hummingbirds. Before the first mug, my wife was reheating her coffee two to three times per meal. Now with the Ember, the enjoy of a long relaxing breakfast is back. I love your videos and have learned more about the world of coffee. thanks
Enjoy the retirement and great coffee ☕️
I recently received one of these as a gift, and I absolutely love it. You're right that it lives on my desk and I couldn't be happier.
I drink my tea in a travel mug at my desk because it goes cold in a regular mug. Now I'm watching this thinking, "oh no...must resist."
As someone who has this for nearly a year and having ADD this is a lifesaver.
Just came back to this after the coffee reheat video, this is a great review and video
I ADORE my Ember mug . . . I should say mugs because I have three! One for the office, one for home and one on my boat. That's how obsessed I am with it.
My wife and I have the travel mugs and love them. Fill them up with coffee from our Technivorm each morning. We keep our charging coasters at work, have a spare charger at home to top them off before each morning, if needed.
Im just so grateful that you say stuff in metric units
Can it warn you if you haven't consumed enough coffee?
Geoff Goldplum it connects to your Apple health app (if you have an iPhone) and it can calculate your caffeine intake and things like that, kinda neat
Or too much coffee?
Just got the ember 2 for Christmas and love it. The main benefit for me is that it relieves the stress I used to feel when I had to chug down the last 1/4 of my coffee when I knew I could not tolerate any further drop in temperature. Now I can just sip away to the very bottom.
I love my Ember mug! No more microwaving my coffee every half hour!
I encountered your channel long after this video, and after I bought this mug for my wife for a Christmas gift. I had seen it in the store, for $100usd and thought exactly the same thing you thought, that it's the most ridiculous thing ever. And then I realized that it was honestly the perfect gift for my wife, for exactly the same reasons you mention in this video. Our only complaint is that the connection to the phone can be really spotty, updating the firmware is really temperamental. She uses it every day and loves it. And I want one too now.
I thought Larry David had invented that in Season 10 of curb. I'm impressed
I am lucky enough to have a friend who got the Ember Travel Mug (the $150 one) as a gift from his company, and he agreed to a trade it with me. I love it. I'm not sure I would have spent that money to buy it, or be able to justify it to my wife, but I feel that now that I own one would probably buy it again.
I enjoy V60 coffees and nice teas in this mug, and it's very nice to just work away at the computer and sip a consistently warm delicious beverage.
Even though I mainly use it in the office, I'd see it as a good option to splurge on the Travel Mug, as it is leak proof, and if you're outside your office it's nice to have.
I bought this as a Christmas gift to myself a year ago, based partly on Mr. Hoffmann's positive review. And the only regret I have is that I didn't but one sooner. I continually joke that it is the most bourgeoisie thing I've ever bought, and I absolutely love it.
I grabbed one of these after watching this review, and I love my Ember mug. I work at a desk all day, so I can keep the mug squarely situated on the charging coaster 99% of the time. The app is pretty nice, with tea timers and everything. But I do find myself wishing it was all done on the coaster or the mug itself so I didn't need to pull out my phone.
It is now four years later and the company is still not selling dishwasher-safe cups. However, the price has increased drastically to 150€.
ok yea i thought it was a british thing for it to only be 80
cries in postpandemic inflation
I felt the same way about the Aeropress when I first watch a demonstration video three years ago. Then about two years later I saw a video demonstrating how the Aeropress could be used to make, maybe not exact espresso, but close enough to make lattes at home. I broke down and ordered one and now I have no idea how I ever lived without it!.
It’s been more than 6 years now since I started using mug warmer. An iron hotplate which keeps the mug warm. It is very cheap nothing complicated nor fancy. I can’t control the temperature of my coffee but at least it keeps it warm enough to enjoy for as much as I need. I have a very busy job where I move away from my office all the time and from that day I’ve never waisted coffee or forced myself to drinks it cold! 🙌🏻❤️
I bought this mug largely on James' recommendation. Work at a desk? Easily distracted? That's me. I'm embarrassed to say how much joy one extravagant product has brought to my life.
40 seconds in and I'm practically crying, laughing so hard. "...update the firmware on my coffee cup," was just too much, this morning.
P.S. Now that I watched the rest of it, though...make it less than $75, and I'll have one in my office. I do that all the time.
Absolutely agree. While it IS kind of ridiculous, IF it were $25 bucks, I'd be all in. Another type that could easily be marketed to (again, only if a lot less expensive) would be those who have had any type of "bariatric surgery". After gastric bypass many years ago.. (just like w/ eating) when drinking coffee or anything, can never take huge gulps OR drink quickly anymore. Evvvvverything has to be sip, sip.. wait... repeat. Cannot tell you how many times I have to re-heat my coffee every morning.... OR, worse, a lot of times, will just be too lazy & deal with it. Never thought it could happen, but I've gotten quite used to just drinking & eating things closer to room temp, if too much to keep re-heating (which, with coffee, food anything.. def. changes flavor anyway) ~ Annoying perhaps, BUT... for $80, yeah... I'll keep using the microwave if/when needed.. or just drink/eat it cold. They could prob score big if it were cheaper to all those post-op. The surgery has become a LOT more popular/common since I had it done.. but slow drinking is definitely a 'thing'. Stay safe & be well.
I love my ember mug. I've used it daily at work for the last 3 years and the battery is still going strong. So nice to be able to get distracted and come back to a still-perfect cup of coffee
yeah and this is why i use an insulated decanter/pitcher to hold my coffee as i periodically pour it into a small cup to sip from. helps cool smaller amounts of coffee quicker so i can enjoy my coffee as soon as it's been brewed and making it last a bit longer than usual. i seen other coffee nerds do that but i originally borrowed that idea from - well from logic, but also- from my gongfu tea brewing method. definitely helps a bit more
This is a perfect review. I’ve had my ember mug for about a year and a half, and I love it. It’s ridiculous, I’m mocked for having it at work... but I stand by it, and constantly defend and recommend it!
I also had the issue with the v1 of the internal ceramic coating flaking, and ember replaced it, so amazing customer service too. If you’re ever considering one of these, do it!
I LOVE my ember mug. I have children and they often prevent me from enjoying my coffee while it's hot. Best gift I ever received!
As for the thermos idea, I hate drinking coffee out of metal and I hate how hot it keeps it. Ceramic is much better.
A great use I've found for it is preheating my Flair before pulling a shot. It can be tricky to pluck it back out again but it works really well.
I received one as a gift from my partner and it was one of the most brilliant gifts I’ve ever received - people who know me see me reheating my coffee and complaining when it gets too cold!
I have something which I call a "tea lid" it's essentially like a coaster which you put over your mug to keep the contents from cooling too quickly. I have a few silicone ones for home which works for a number of different mug widths, and a wooden one in the office which fits my office mugs perfectly, but not all my home mugs.
You can get them for quite cheap, they let things cool more quickly then a thermos, but slower than an uncovered mug because of the reduced evaporation. (If I don't have my tea lid with me, I just use a coaster or a bit of paper)
Seriously thinking about getting this, I have a curse that every time I just finished brewing coffee a bunch of clients would come in and every time we finish my coffee would be cold.
I have the travel mug (and car charger) and it's low key my favourite piece of tech. But I completely agree that it's for a specific type of person. I mostly work from my desk, I often get pulled into random meetings (personally don't like drinking coffee while talking), and on the occasional time I need to be in the office it's a 90 minute commute. This thing is perfect for me, even if my friends think I'm insane.
I used to have one of those heater coasters on my desk because I'm a secretary with ADHD. hahaha... but that sort of cooks the coffee. This one with a particular temperature set would be amazing.
My immediate thought was "I want to cook food in that temperature controlled cup."
Cool concept, but for the price.... I don't know...would make a good present though. Something I wouldn't pick up myself but as a gift it would be nice.
Finally got mine yesterday for my birthday.
Couldn't be happier :)
I just got one for my mom . Super excited ! Thank you great video
I'm surprised you have such a challenge with this item, I think it makes more sense than you give it credit for. I've always found that, when I get filter coffee especially, I want to enjoy it for longer at the ideal temperature. It's expensive but I'm both a bit upset when my coffee is too hot to enjoy the most or also too cold.
It's not for everyone, sure. But it makes sense to many coffee enthusiasts I think
It shouldn't be smart. It should have some sort of self-contained circuitry; no need for phone notifications, or updating firmware. It could do with a couple segment digit displays, a few LEDs and a few capacitive buttons; the bill of materials would be less than $10 at scale. I would actually like that.
Once you set it up, you don't have to use the app. It will remember your last settings each time.
@@Dazlidorne you still have to download an app initially which will be harvesting a little data, because all these stupid apps do.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083PQ4W4Z/ref=dp_cerb_1 try this one.
@@WaaMac way better. I would still prefer to choose the temperature, but hey, better than installing an app for a mug hahaha
My Parents got me one last xmas - my Dad said he saw it and said, "That's Landon." and pulled it off the shelf immediately. (Or put it in his online shopping cart.) So that should tell you a bit about me. But do love it, and I use it all the time! And at home, actually. I like to savor my coffee, drink it over a long period of time. And this lets me do that without cooling off. It's GREAT! My one gripe James touched on - it needs to be bigger. When then come out with a larger capacity I'll get that one too.
Totally with you on the thermos on the way to the airport keeping coffee too hot!
I feel for you Mr. Hoffman, but I, too, bought one, and have been pleasantly surprised, as you had been.
I use mine at home and the fact that the battery lasts for 90 minutes, lets me take it out to the garden on colder winter days and keeps the coffee hot enough. Its ridiculously priced, but that's mainly due to the battery- for someone who sits at a desk, a cheaper USB mug would suffice. It's meant for people. who love their beverage at just the right temp and want to cut the cord.
Like you say, it extends the sweet spot in a way a microwave, thermos or insulated mug just cannot
I have a white one- big mistake, tends to stain, is not like a regular white ceramic mug.
I should have bought black
I think I would like it too.
I have some problems with the product design though. Why even bother with a battery? A Mug lives on its little plate. There is wall power.
Batteries don't like it hot. This will not last too long.
And hell yea, inductive coupling OF COURSE!
As a child, I watched my dear mother microwave a cup of tea (the same cup) so many times that I'm surprised the cup didn't explode. She worked from home far before that was a thing most people did, and was endlessly distracted by work.
Many years later I purchased one of the first generation Ember cups for her, as a halfway point between joke and thoughtful Christmas gift, and she loved it. Used it every day, to the point that the inside coating failed after some years of use.
I felt that was a good enough investment return to get her a replacement newer model this past Christmas, as I knew she would never spend that much money on herself for so trivial an item, but is day to day joy really trivial?
If James love it then I’m sold! I just got this mug2 couple days ago. OMG, it makes my siphoned coffee taste so much better at a consistent temperature throughout! Before owning one of these, I would drink piping hot coffee fast before it get cold or wait till it cooldown and the coffee would ended up too cold and taste awful!
It makes me happy to see James as conflicted on this mug as I am! It's a product that is worthy of the ridicule it receives... and yet it's also wonderful. The Ember mug is probably one of the best gadgets I've bought in years.
125.6 freedom units if you muricans where wondering :)
It costs $80 stateside (at Amazon, Best Buy, etc.)
Leone
122-129
James reviews it and AvE tears it apart.
talisolin who’s AvE?
I agree with your assessment the double walled cups hold the temp well already never had an issue with the coffee getting cold.
My wife bought me this for our anniversary. BEST GIFT EVER! It is also the talk of my office. I’ll make my French press coffee at my desk and my French press keeps it warm enough for a while but now I can pour some in the ember mug and I am now able to keep it warm the entire time I drink it. I honestly have nothing bad to say about It other than I should have gotten the bigger version.
I WISH these were $80 now.
I've officially snapped! Self isolation has made me go crazy and I've just bought one....
How is it and what is your temp?
2 months later, how is it? Do you like it? I'm thinking of picking one up myself as a late birthday present.
We’re waiting for your feedback
We can only conclude that it killed you.
I’ve had it for over 2 years and use it more for tea, gotta say... I’m kinda happy w it. A little tip, keep a bottle of room temp water next to it and you’ll have bottomless tea. 🤯
My girlfriend and I have a set. We totally love them. We both had the early version that chipped, but their customer service is top notch. They replaced the mugs (twice for one of us) and also replaced a coaster when a spring in one of the prongs failed. The only thing I wish they had is a controlled cool setting that would gradually bring the temperature down across a span of time to get more of a spectrum of flavors. That might be cool.
Temperature tip for Americans watching: A mnemonic I use that was taught to me by my Chemistry Teacher.
10 is cool, 20 is nice, 30 is hot, 0 is ice.
In Fahrenheit, that would be the equivalents of 50 degrees, 68 degrees, 86 degrees and 32 degrees
The nerd in me wants one. The me who spends most of a working day sat in front of a computer relishes any excuse to get up and go to the kitchen.
I’m surprised that more people don’t know that regular mug warmers exist. There’s a $20 one called Misby which is a lot better than some of the cheaper options. The best part is that it works with any mug. The Ember looks pretty great though!
I own one and I love it. Now Ember has released a quite larger 14oz (414 mL) cup. The next step would definitely be induction charging so that it can (maybe) be safe for dishwasher. May result in slower charging times, but I don't mind.
I have one of these (given as a gift) and I honestly love it. I get out of bed, make my coffee into the Ember mug, take a few sips and have a shower, 10 mins later it's still the perfect temperature. I get dressed, and ready for work as I continue to drink my coffee, it's still nice and warm even though there's only a couple of sips left. It's a completely unnecessary luxury, and it's AWESOME.
This review reminded me of Top Gear. You talk about how ridiculous it is but how much you want it.
I recently bought an ember smart mug from Square Mile, and due to Brexit, DHL needed to register it with customs. Since they weren't aware of what it was, I had to explain to the guy at DHL that I was buying a smart mug to keep my coffee at the right temperature. It was an amusing conversation---definitely a first for the representative. Let's hope customs have a product category or create one under which DHL can register this, so that I can get my mug.
You had me at "It will hold it at that temperature".
I 100% need this in my life.
2:00 is 90 percent of my coffee pursuit. Which is now a state of rebellion in my life, much like growing a moustache in defiance when your partner says no.