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Ember mug. Sounds like an absolute waste of 130 USD, but it really works, and means I can abandon my coffee for an hour or so (the joys of being a new father), and come back to it still almost as hot as I made it.

https://ember.com/products/ember-mug-2?variant=3084397782638...

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Couldn't you achieve the same with any standard Thermos mug? (<$10)

I can't explain why, but I have never really gotten along with Thermos mugs. There's just something... off about the taste, or the way the mug feels on my lips, or something, I'm not sure exactly what.

The Ember is ceramic, and apart from being a bit heavier, feels exactly like a normal mug.

Absolutely agree when I first got it as a gift it seemed like a solution looking for a problem, but actually using it has completely changed my perception of it.

The ember does look amazing and like a normal mug. So if your enjoyment has increased through its use then it certainly could be worth the cost for others.

I agree, the Thermos equipment is typically functionally rather than designerly, which I think the Ember is.

That was my first thought as well. Thermos keeps my tea and coffee hot since early 90'.

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