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If, like many people, you commute to and from work, you may find that the trip is a lot easier if you have coffee you can take with you. It is also much more affordable for you to bring a mug when buying coffee on the go. Rather than deal with the small, flimsy and spill-prone cups you are given, travel coffee mugs can be the way to bring the perk back into your morning and the spring back in your step.

Travel coffee mugs come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They can be made from materials including stainless steel, plastic, stoneware and even ceramic. Their size can range from a small 12 oz size which can be great for a small drink on the run, to a (debatably) healthy 22 oz sized mug that can keep you sipping through the longest commutes.

Because keeping hot beverages hot is the primary function of a travel coffee mug you want to make sure that the mug you choose can do just that. One of the most popular ways to keep beverages heated is through the use of double walled construction. This forms a pocket of air between the two walls that can keep your beverages warm for long periods of time. You should know what is inside and outside your mug because you need to make sure that you are not trying to microwave a metal interior mug to heat the drink inside up again.

The next thing you want to make sure is that your travel mug is easy to clean. The lid should be easy to remove and the wider the opening is the easier it will be to clean the interior. If you want to clean your travel mug in a dishwasher you need to make sure that it is dishwasher safe so that cleaning it that way does not damage the insulation.

You need to make sure that your lid is something that you can open and close easily with one or two hands. Many have a tab that you slide across in order to close the mug and keep liquids inside. Some may be very stiff and hard to manipulate which will not be good if you are trying to work with only one hand. You should try it out before you buy the mug. You might also want to make sure that it can keep liquids from spilling as this is a requirement that many offices have for staff working with computers.

A cup holder is an important consideration when buying a travelling coffee mug. If you commute in your car, as many people do, it can be a problem if your mug will not fit the cup holder. Very few cars have space on the floor for a mug and the last thing you want is to spoil your car’s interior by spilling coffee on it.

There have been a few advancements in travelling coffee mugs. Tea lovers were once resigned to drinking bagged tea as there was no way to strain the contents of their mugs. This is no longer a problem. With the new French press mug, you can transport loose leaf tea and, with the simple press of the plunger, strain out coffee grounds or loose leaf tea. They keep the water hot until the moment you are ready to drink it.

Your morning travel may seem bleak but using a travel mug can take the edge off of a long ride in to the office. By choosing carefully you can find the one that suits your needs and your budget and keep you happily caffeinated all day long.

If you like drinking your morning coffee on your commute to work, get travel coffee mugs to keep your beverage warm. Find the right coffee travel mug for you, here!