Reddit mentions: The best commuter & travel mugs

My hubby and I were both doing our PhDs at the same time at one point so I totally get the having no life thing. :D

• Along the lines of the pocket knife, you can search for items like "everyday carry" or "EDC" items -- this includes flashlights, pocket knives, tactical pens, etc. PhD STEM types tend to like practical things. I've found some cool stuff for my hubs this way.
  
• Another thing is one of these books: http://phdcomics.com/store/ -- they are collections of comic strips but they're hilarious and super relatable to graduate school. They used to release a calendar every year but looks like they stopped. :(
  
• Other non-conventional gifts to consider based on the fact that he's in graduate school and has no time on his hands...
  
  • Buy a pack of these disposable takeout containers and make frozen pre-prepared meals for him. If he's spending THAT much time in the lab, chances are he isn't eating as great as he should be. I cannot tell you enough how much this would've been appreciated by either of us while we were in graduate school. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742M47V5/
    
  • Depending on your geolocation, there are some services that come pick up your laundry on a specific day of the week, do your laundry for you, and then return it, folded, and everything (Wash & Fold services). For reference to what I am talking about, it's similar to this company: https://www.rinse.com/ If you're near a university, there's an increased chance of you having these services nearby. If you got him something like a couple months of this service, it's another thing that is a hassle to keep up with when you're super busy with work but one of those things that has to get done either way.
    
  • Depending on his eating habits, a grubhub (or similar) gift cert could be good if he orders takeout for either lunches or dinners during the week. https://www.grubhub.com/
    
  • Spotify or Pandora subscription -- depends on if he enjoys music and what kind of lab he is in (i.e., whether he can play music while working). If he does enjoy music, another option is wireless headphones.
    
  • Does he drink tea or coffee? There are lots of nerdy mugs out there and you can pair that with some a nice tea assortment or coffee blend. If he does drink it but doesn't tend to make it himself, is there a coffee shop nearby to campus that offer gift certs?
    
  • If he's working in a wet lab, chances are he can't bring beverages inside with him -- so you might consider a nice new water bottle (https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Bottle-Monaco/dp/B01N7LKY1F/) or a rugged travel mug (https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Steel-Travel/dp/B00HZI5XNO/). The autosealing (hot and cold) ones by Contigo are very popular because they can be used on the go without worrying about leaking. If you have to leave your mug outside of the lab if you don't finish your coffee, you most likely want something that's also covered too.
    
  • If he writes or takes notes a lot, don't underestimate the power of a really nice pen. Super useful and randomly just brings great joy to us grad school folks. :D

I got it from Amazon. I actually have 2 because I accidentally ordered 2 but this is my favorite as well. My original one got destroyed in a car accident so I am very happy to have a new one!

Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003FGW71G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Just a disclaimer, I love stronggg tea so I usually steep more than the average person hence why mine looks very leafy. Also I know most people don't drink it this way but I love that super fine strainer on top so I keep the leaves in instead of steeping for a certain amount of time. I find it also is a great aesthetic and fills me with peace. Another reason it's such a great tumbler. <3 So glad you like yours also!!!

This is my dog, tinks! She's my lovebug and absolutely amazing.

This is my other dog, mocha. She's a silly fluffball of cuteness.

Mocha loves tearing everything to shreds, but she hasn't broken this yet and it's been about a month.

THIS IS SO EXCITING! I hope you absolutely love being a dog owner! I got tinks at a very dark time in my life and she seriously saved my life. I can't even begin to think about how much both my dogs have done for me. Be sure to post pictures once you get him!!! Oh, and thanks for the contest!!!!

If I won, I'd love this

Thanks again!! <3

I've never heard of those mugs or bottles so I'm not familiar with them . . . But I recently just bought a Zojirushi mug that is 20 oz and I'm in love with it.

I've been able to put hot water in it before I leave for school (usually at 7am) and I have pulled it out still hot at 5pm for tea.

I have also left coffee in there with that time frame and was still able to enjoy a hot cup at 5pm until I left for home around 8pm.

It's also really cool because I've been able to lay it flat in my backpack on top of my books, laptop and binders and it doesn't leak at all. Which I was really paranoid about but after trying it out like that a few times I see now I have nothing to worry about.

In fact I've kind of gotten into the habit of showing it off by having my friends try to unlock it and test it's heat insulation.

Then I have them try to open it while the little mechanisn that allows you to lock the button that opens the mug's lid is locked. They can't so we undo the lock and it comes off pretty gently.

I usually tell them to hold it, and ask if they can feel any heat. Sometimes there's a bit of warmth but nothing that compares to what's inside. Then I take the entire lid off and tell them to hold their hand over it, and their usually surprised by the amount of steam coming off of it.

If you look at their reviews on Amazon you'll also see I'm not the only one who was impressed by it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HYOGUM2/ref=psdcmw_602608_t1_B00CHOUI86

The Sweethome has a list of dorm room essentials.

If you don't have one already, a microwave is a lifesaver.

Good bedsheets are nice to have and they have their recommendation in the link above. I don't know if there are Target stores in the UK, but I really like these Threshold cotton percale sheets. They feel great to sleep on and are affordable.

I really love my Zojirushi travel mug. It has a secure flip top cap, can be easily cleaned, and it's almost too good at insulating hot & cold drinks. You can use it as a regular cup at home and travel with it to class.

Most importantly, keep condoms around. I like Lifestyles Skyns. The Skyn Elite ones are thinner and have torn on me, so be careful.

Somehow this has been coming up on several subreddits and I've been blathering on and on ever since.

Factors to look for:

1. Any double-walled, vacuum-sealed travel mug will keep things hot for hours. Some will be better than others, but plenty are good enough that you don't have to worry too much about which you get. The only thing that would impact this is that certain mugs require you to remove the whole lid, allowing lots of cold air into the mug. The smaller the drink opening, the better it'll be.
   
   
2. The thing you really need to worry about is the drinking mechanism. Some have flip-tops, some have sippy lids, some have push-button seals, etc etc. You just need to think about your needs and figure out which one you want.
   
   Some of the best I've found:
   
   
3. Contigo. If you're going to be drinking on a bus, you HAVE to go with the Contigo. It's the only possible way I've ever seen to avoid spilling altogether. It's also super popular, and good. You just have to make sure the sippy lid doesn't get dirty, since there's no way to cover it up or whatever. They have a few variations, but this style is the most common one.
   
   
4. Thermos Sipp. Push-button seal, and the shape mimics the way a drinking glass works, and exposes the liquid to the air a little, so you can sip more easily. More pleasant to drink, though hard in a moving vehicle.
   
   
5. JoeMoXL mug. Push button seal plus a leak-proof lid, 360 degree drinking, plus a tea infuser basket if you're a tea fanatic.
   
   I would recommend staying away from flip-top mugs, because as far as I've seen, they always leak. Sad but true. If you can find one that doesn't, then great.
   
   I think the biggest thing to look for is the drinking mechanism. With the tiny sippy lid (like on the Contigo), you have to make sure the drink is the correct temperature, or it'll be too hot to drink. With those that expose the liquid to the surrounding air a little, you can sip more easily, but then it's harder to use on a bus or whatever. I think that's the biggest issue to worry about when searching.

Thanks guys! Great recommendations. I was not expecting so many useful comments.

I have an aeropress but need to learn to use it more. I already have a at home french press and I will be a buying a moka pot not part of this budget.

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Which hand grinder would you guys recommend?

I have Krups Grinder but it doesn't have different settings for the grind size. So what would be the least I need to spend for a good electric grinder?

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Anyone have experience with Stanley Travel Press? Wondering which one to buy Stanley or Kohipress.

Also for the electric kettle - has anyone used Doctor Hetzner or Brevo? I am wondering if I should try to save some money here or just go for the Bonavita.

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I like the Clever Dipper but found a Chemex style Bodum for less, wondering if it would make any difference.

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Once again, thanks guys!

Film/Movies: My Neighbor Totoro is wonderfully animated and the Studio Ghibli films are very endearing.

Books/Authors: A Song of Ice and Fire would be awesome books to read!

Travel: When you travel, it is wonderful to have either a hot or cold beverage stay hot or cold for hours! This is an awesome item! Zojirushi bottle

Fun stuff: Something to keep away from those filthy Bagginses!

Something not on this list, but that you absolutely have to link to or you'll explode: You will thank the almighty Zeus for this Zojirushi rice cooker! I really really want it!

Thank you for the contest! Hope you find some great goodies for your list!

So, because biian's bag comment inspired me, I was thinking of some non-makeup stuff that'd I'd love to buy if, you know, I had no debts and an unlimited budget. These are things I love even though I don't have them :P

• The The OMG tote I mentioned in my comment-on-her-comment.
  
• This Rose-Gold watch from Fossil. I love Fossil; they gave good bags, but because I'm not into bags, I'd rather have one bag that can be professional if need be but fine for casual use too, hence why I'm not pining after one. That said, I FUCKING LOVE my Emory Clutch
  
• I drink coffee and tea, and currently have a double-walled Tervis tumbler to bring it with me in the mornings. That's fine for one cup. My office's office is swill, so I'd prefer to bring more and keep it hot. This thermos from Zojirushi is a thing of beauty is is also apparently a boss at keeping things hot for a long time. Here are other colors!
  

1: Outdoors, Photography, SCUBA, Traveling, Cooking!

2: (Here's one, but any of these models/kind work! I like the general product, not a specific one.)[http://www.amazon.com/Caniam-Camera-Lens-Travel-Mug/dp/B0077761MU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=PP9QX2IQXZ9J&coliid=I2B4EZG3YUCCBX]

3: I'm very deep in debt (can we say 6 figures?!) from student loans because I am in medical school. Needless to say, I have a very strict and minimal budget for the next 8 years, and my family is helping me with my loans as much as they can, so I'm not asking for anything for Christmas, either. My school is also in a very tropical climate, so there is no 'winter' here; it'd be nice to come home to something to remind me that Christmas does in fact exist!

4: Moon Knight

5: I'm alright giving you my address :)

Regardless of who wins, thanks for doing this! You're making someone's day a whole lot brighter!

Not a whole lot of BIFL things that you can buy for $60, though I'm in full on shopping mode from putting together my wedding registry together so I have some ideas:

1. Set of nice percale pillowcases, or cheaper percale sheets. We have these for our guest beds, and they're a little rougher than high quality sheets, but pretty thick and durable.
   
   
2. Yeti tumblers are pretty nice, hold temp well, and are generic.
   
   
3. Anything from Anker. They make great phone/USB chargers. We have 2 of these, and are looking at another portable charger for trips.
   
   
4. If you cook/bake, these are some quality mixing bowls for around $60
   
   
5. Maybe a shredded memory foam pillow?
   

When I moved out for the first time I went and spent a stupid amount of money at IKEA.... they are NOT BIFL at all. expecially not cookware/plates/glasses. i bought those and within 1 year everything almost broke.. not from me dropping them. but like 2 glasses actually broke in mine and my girlfriends hands when we were holding them! and 2 broke when we were washing them. with that being said..


Dont buy alot of stuff from ikea (some things are OK like the cheap partical board dressers and bed frames you will get a few years out of them if u take care of it but not bifl)

As far as where to invest FIRST think about where you are going to be spending the most time in your house. will it be your bedroom? living room with guests or kitchen if You like to cook or man cave (this is me) and invest in quality items in the location you pick. dont buy everything at once unless you HAVE to. you will wind up wasting money on things u don't need or might want to change

Now that my rant is out of the way....

1. Klean kanteen awesome cup there are also the wide mouth klean kanteen insulated water bottles which are really good and i use daily
   
2. or these cup sets example: tervis tumbler 12oz and tervis tumbler 16oz
   
3. do you iron your cloths? a good iron is a must Rowenta is the one I use daily for the past 4 years
   
4. this Victorinox knife set I actually have not bought yett but i hear it alot on the BIFL reddit and i have it in my cart right now on amazon!

Oh bugger!

As a fan of photography, I find this mug to be super cool. (It's thermos-y but it still counts, yes?)

Thanks for the contest! I got to see some more awesome mugs :)

If you're going to get a YETI (or a an off-brand YETI), I'd recommend one of their Ramblers instead of any of these metal koozie things.


IMO, Koozies are best for the fact that you can fold them and keep them in your pocket. They're good for keeping beer kinda cold and your hands dry, but I mostly use them for finding which beer is mine at a party.


The Rambler cups allow you to smell a good beer - especially hop-bombs with a full nose or something else you're excited to smell while you drink - while also allowing you to use them for coffee, Arnold Palmers, margaritas, whatever-the-hell-you-want. Since the YETI or RTIC koozies don't fold, they're just as useful and transportable as the Ramblers.


During a beach vacation last week, I used my Rambler for coffee in the mornings, rinsed it out and filled it with beer at the beach, rinsed it out and threw in some margarita at night, then rinsed it out for ice water before bed.

I think the difference between a drip coffeemaker and an aeropress or pour over is personal preference. The coffeemaker will generally make more coffee at once and takes longer to do so, and takes a lot more time and effort to clean. The aeropress makes 1 (or maybe 2) cups of coffee at once and requires that the drinker makes the cups manually, right before they drink them, but is very easy to clean and brews the coffee very quickly.

I do agree that a mug like this one is a great investment!

Congrats on the raise! Especially in today's economy, it's great that that kind of recognition came through!

I feel a lot like a TARDIS - easily overlooked on the surface, but vast and wonderful on the inside.

One of my twin girls has decided she wants fishing to be her special thing with her daddy. Of course it must be pink :)

Hey! I just graduated and I can tell you with certainty that I had a good setup:

• espro press if you're like me and need high volumes of coffee in college. Alternatively, the Aeropress and is great for small volumes. I had a friend use a bonavita + chemex for an automatic solution too and it seemed good.
  
• baratza encore (refurb if you're a baller on a budget like me)
  
• Zojirushi mug covered in stickers to let your classmates know you're cool
  

The items I can think of right now that I've bought pretty much because of this subreddit:

1. Zojirushi Travel mug - I use this as my office coffee mug. I fill it up in the morning and if I get sidetracked then it's still hot hours later.
   
   
2. Saddleback Pocket ID Wallet - simple and gets the job done
   
   
3. Weber One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill - I love this grill.
   
   
4. Red Wing Iron Ranger 8111 (amber color) - the first 3 weeks I thought I made a huge mistake but now they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.
   
   
5. Fisher Space Pen - I've had to stop other people from pocketing it. My wife tried to take it because she likes the way it writes.
   
   
6. [Kershaw Skyline Knife] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CZBDF8) - I'm not into putting a lot of money into a pocketknife so this fits the bill nicely.
   
   
7. ToiletTree Heavy Duty Nose and Facial Hair Trimmer - my previous nose trimmers felt like it was ripping the hair out by the root. This one I don't feel anything and it's very well made
   
   All of these I would buy again.

I brew a chemex every day and store it in a Zojirushi and bring it to work. There is a definite change (in my opinion depreciation) of flavor that results from having it stored there. I must admit my thermos isn't in the most spotless condition, as it's narrow clearance makes it very difficult to scrub. When drinking from the thermos itself, the quality heat-retention makes it hard to decipher whether or not if I will burn myself, as well as ruining any aromatics that may have been a component of the brew. Even when pouring it into a separate styrofoam cup, I notice it's not great, but still better than drinking from the thermos directly.

Would I love to drop dough on a Lido 2, Gooseneck, and Chemex for work? Oh yeah.
Is my current setup more fiscally responsible and acceptable, yes =(

I work at a call center for the Army online training portal. Doing IT support and such. I had a guy call me to tell he finished a test.

Dude: "Hey, I just wanted to tell you I finished the module 2 test!"

Me: "That's great sir, now you can go and do module 3."

D: "Ok, great! Thanks so much!"

M: "Yeah it's not problem at all. Have a...day."

That one had me scratching my head. I guess he just a wanted to party with someone about finishing the test? Seems like a waste of 5 minutes sitting in a call queue if you ask me.

And, I'm easy.

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want

I'd like to be able to sleep thought the night.

I'd like to get my son to eat more than eggs and say more than da-da-da.

i really really want this sexy beast but in candy apple red.

Since thats not going to happen though I'd like to have this awesome mug.

Thank you for the contest!!!

My Zojirushi thermos is amazingly BIFL. Not only can you pull the lid completely apart for easy cleaning (my biggest gripe with the Contigo is that the lid is a PITA to clean) but it keep liquids hot for a VERY long time. I have put hot tea in it at 9am, drank out of it most of the work day, then accidentally left it closed on my desk overnight - the next day at 9am the tea inside is still warm. Crazy.

You can still open it up with one hand, too. Love love love it.

I would recommend Zojirushi but one time I put creamer and sugar in it then shook it up with the lid closed and coffee went everywhere..

Just kidding..I still recommend the Zojirushi but I also recommend you put the gray seal and lip piece back in before shaking it!

Honestly this the best travel mug I have ever used and sometimes it keeps my coffee too hot for too long so I have been setting my timer earlier on my coffee maker so that it os perfect temp when I put it in the travel mug and it stays like that all day!

Zojirushi SM-SA48-BA Stainless Steel Mug, Black, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYOGTTG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_bD7ExbV7RCK0V

I have a Contigo Autoseal Tumbler and absolutely love it. It's super easy to clean and keeps my tea hot for a few hours (yes, hot).


As for a kettle, get him a variable temperature kettle so that he can adjust the temperature based on his tea preference. I have this Cuisinart kettle. I've had it for 4 years and still works great.

All the people I know who've owned glass tumblers have had them break. I'm usually very careful with my stuff, so I bought one too, but it broke within 6 months. It looked nice while it lasted, but what a waste of $25.

This one from Zojirushi is the best one on the market and a great example of Japanese engineering. They ripped off the design from Nissan, which at the time had the most well-designed tumbler on the market, but they made several modifications that made it even better. The older model maxes out at 16 oz, but the newer model comes in 20 oz. The newer model also has a high quality non-stick lining that should prevent any odors. Also, it's small enough to fit in a BMW cup holder.

They're a little expensive (around $32), but they last forever. My parents have used the older model daily for 3 years, and the mugs still look brand new.

I love my coffee hot. This keeps it hot to warm for a good 4+hrs. Plus it holds 20oz. Love it
Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Easy Clean Lid, 20oz, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE352NO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WoH0xb3BTSR3R

This travel mug! I have mentioned that I am in need of a travel mug on multiple occasions, but no luck. I'd love to have it!

Show this gift some love.

Just gotta put in a plug for contigo. Super easy to drink out of. Very leakproof with the locking mechanism. Easy to clean with the new models. I throw it in my bag all the time. They take a pretty good beating too even if they do show some dents after a while. $15 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Insulated-Stainless-Easy-Clean/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1473643077&sr=1-1&keywords=contigo

I too really like Klean Kanteen I use it almost exclusively to drink coffee both at home and on the go. Be aware though that the KleanKanteen lids are not leak proof at all! The lid which will keep your coffee very hot leaks like crazy and is not at all practical for say driving. As far as the stainless steel imparting flavor... That is an issue I am constantly monitoring. When I brew a pour-over I immediately transfer the entire yield to the KleenKanteen. I pour a splash into an ice chilled ceramic LINO 5 oz. Cappuccino Cup & Saucer by notNeutral and another splash into a 2nd preheated Lino.
There is definitely a shift in mouth feel between drinking from a ceramic cup and stainless steel but I have yet to detect a flavor shift. Perhaps my palette is calibrated for stainless. I definitely take the lid completely off to drink as yes the plastic lid is not satisfying to drink through. For me drinking my coffee exclusively from a ceramic cup forces me to drink too quickly. I enjoy tracking the flavor changes in each brew from hot to chilled at a slow controlled pace. Having the option to speed up or slow down the cooling by removing/replacing lid on KleanKanteen is invaluable. I sometimes pour out more coffee into Lino too if I detect flavor changes at other temperatures as well. There are indeed real sensory experience changes between stainless steel and ceramic but not true flavor shifts. But I fully realize everyone has there own sensitivities. I am also meticulous in cleaning the stainless steel. The lid could well be the biggest culprit in imparting unwanted flavor in all brands of Stainless Steel containers.

I get 1kg bags of whole beans online, they're only €10-12 per bag. A few of the people I work with and I throw in a combined order every few months so we're getting enough to qualify for free shipping (www.discountcoffee.ie).

I have a fairly basic electric grinder, one of these - https://www.amazon.com/KRUPS-Electric-Grinder-Stainless-3-Ounce/dp/B00004SPEU - you can get very fancy ones with different settings for how coarse/fine a ground you want etc (generally it's fine ground for espresso machines, and coarser for french press/cafetieres) but you can just eyeball it if you don't want to splash out too much cash.

If you smoke weed, you can also use that grinder to blitz buds into powder in a few seconds.

Anyway, for easy real coffee at work, I can recommend one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Insulated-Stainless-Steel-0-45-Liter-15-Ounce/dp/B008TYX1DW - I grind enough beans to fill a small tupperware container every morning, and take that and the travel mug to work with me.

Oh, one other damn nice instant to look out for - Lavazza Prontissimo. I wouldn't get it unless it's on special though.

\ Edit - changed "can't recommend one of these" to "can recommend one of these"

> occasionally I make my own coffee and use a thermos much better

Going to hijack this thread in case someone wants my "cheap but picky" setup. Hard to drink anything else:

• Whole beans from Costco. The one with the elephant on it is great for $18 but Kirkland is fine too.
  
  
• french press from Ikea. $9. (Aeropress if you're just into 1 cup)
  
  
• This grinder - set 3 from from coarsest. 6 seconds. Pour in hot water at ~85*C and steep for 3 mins, press it slowly.
  
  
• Makes 1 huge mug plus one full thermos.
  
  Note that getting used to drinking less coffee is a good thing, and none after lunch if you can. Mostly for sleep quality.

Thanks!
I have a Zojirushi SM-SA48-BA which is apparently 8.6 x 2.8 x 8.6 inches.

This is what it looks like. Seems like a tight fit to me considering it's a bit less than half a liter. It could be a bit wider but if it gets any higher than mine, you'll have issues with the climate controls I think.

Other than that, the cup holders look nice. I'm sure a starbucks-like cup would fit in there just fine.

Without a doubt, get a Stanley mug!

I saw a previous reply mentioning one, which will also be fantastic, but I've got the Stanley Classic Travel Press: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Travel-Press/dp/B00NONDBXI/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=stanley+coffee+press&qid=1550782699&s=gateway&sr=8-5


This thing is simply amazing. I once did a test and left hot water in it- after 22 hours, it was still too hot to touch.

The coffee press also allows for freshly brewed coffee on the fly, which I find super convenient on hikes and camping trips - since I got this mug, I never used my other collapsible hiking coffee drip again.

This AWS 1kg x 0.1g scale would be the perfect addition.

If you travel and don't already have one, a nice thermos could also be valuable. Zojirushi makes my favorite.

Personally, I haven't had too much success buying teas from Amazon.

I've been watching Doctor Who in some fashion since I was 6 years old. The Doctor is a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. He travels around in a time machine that is stuck in the form of a 1960s British police box. The accepted story is that the T.A.R.D.I.S. (Short for "Time and Relative Dimension in Space) used to be able to change its shape and form in order to blend in to the time and place it was in, but that the circuit got stuck when it was a police box. He travels through space and time, usually with one or more companions, many who are human, but some of whom have been robots, androids, and people from other planets.

In the new series (a 2005 reboot of the classic series which was the longest running sci-fi series on TV) that begins in 2005, the planet Gallifrey no longer exists, and the Doctor is the last of the remaining Time Lords. Or is he? The Doctor is brilliant and some would call him crazy. He does not believe in tyranny or prejudice, and he feels authority should prove its right to be called such. He saves Earth, other planets, and the universe countless times. Over the past few thousand years, he has made many enemies and many friends. He can be kind, compassionate, funny, and frightening, all in the span of a few minutes. In some episodes he can go from galactic hero to interstellar MacGuyver to time and space diplomat in under an hour. In the new series, he's even saved Christmas a couple of times.

I've been admiring this T.A.R.D.I.S. Tumbler for quite some time. Thank you for holding this contest!

EDIT: I fixed my link. Copypasta is hard.

https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Vaccuum-Insulated-Stainless-Travel/dp/B00JE352NO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Coffee+cup+auto+close&qid=1565182295&s=gateway&sr=8-3

These are sealed and do not spill. To drink you squeeze the grey but on the lid. I don’t use it while riding. The advantage of these is that they keep your coffee warm like a flask but also work like a cup that reveals itself.

An easier answer is keep a small kettle and French press at work if you have the space.

I got a french press coffee mug last year and I've used it religiously since then. If you're curious, it's this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Travel-Stainless-Coffee-Ounce-45/dp/B008TYX1DW/ (not a referral link, not a shill, just one I chose out as a gift idea). It's easy to wash, I rinse it out every day after work and I can just barely reach my hand in to clean the inside with a sponge before leaving it to dry for the next morning (I have medium sized hands).
At minimum, all you would need to make coffee is:

• The mug
  
• Some way to heat up water in another container - microwave, tea pot, hot water kettle (my personal preference, I use Amazon's brand kettle)
  
• Coffee, pre ground if you want convenience, bean if you are a french press purist. If bean, you'll need a grinder too. The pre-ground coffee I buy is $6 for a 12oz bag, which lasts me for quite a few weeks.
  
  My process for making coffee:
  
  
• Heat water, measure 2 Tbsp coffee grounds, pour into the mug (plunger is not inserted yet)
  
• When water is near-boiling, pour into the cup. No plunger yet. Let steep for 3-4 minutes.
  
• After 3 minutes, add sugar, cream, and ice (it's usually too hot for me to drink normally <:P)
  
• Plunge coffee slowly and enjoy!
  
  
  You wouldn't need filters, a coffee machine, or anything else. I prefer the convenience of a kettle, but you could use a microwave too. It's portable, it tastes good imo, and it stays warm for a few hours.

Edit: Realized mine was larger than what OP requested.

I love mine. I bought mine a few weeks ago after reading a similar thread, (actually I bought two) and it's by far the best purchase I've made for beverages. The temperature doesn't really start to drop until after the 12 hour mark. I have the one with the flip top even though I don't really commute that far, but it's really convenient to use. Even when I'm at home, I'll brew enough to fill it up + a mug, because it does a better job of keeping it hot and without burning it than the warming plate on my coffee maker.

I highly recommend this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1KVCEQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The other one I got is more thermos style, and while it does keep the coffee hot for 12+ hours, it does have a minor amount of spilling after pouring from it, so keeping napkins nearby is kinda necessary.

Why buy a Keurig just to awkwardly fill and clean a tiny pod for single cup coffee? My mom does the same thing. Getting the grounds out of the pod takes forever. Why not spend much less on a single cup coffee machine with a permanent filter? It's easier to clean and you can make the coffee stronger. I have this one and love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM18S-Personal-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005MF9C

I have this and it makes a great cup of coffee. Once you know how many scoops you need it will always be the same.

I also have this and it makes great coffee. You can really dial it in for single cups. It steeps the coffee before letting it out into the cup and its just amazing.

http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BDC600XL-YouBrew-Coffee-Maker/dp/B005I710MW/

If you were willing to do that, your best bet would be to find a pod coffee maker somewhere around campus. Then just use your own coffee pod. WinCo sells them for 40 cents each and you can get them even cheaper on Amazon. You can also buy refillable versions of them.

Or even better, rather than sneaking into prohibited areas, just get one of these or similar. You can put hot coffee into this thing in the morning, and sealed, it will remain too hot to drink until tomorrow morning.

If a $30 thermos is beyond your budget, head on over to any of the ten thousand thrift stores within a mile of campus, or go to the OSUsed store when it's open. They always have vacuum thermoses for sale. You can probably get one for under $5.

Realize, when you're purchasing coffee on campus, or anywhere else, you're not paying for the coffee. You're paying for the convenience. You're paying for the ability to not have to brew it yourself, clean the machine out, have tools and equipment available, etc. And you're paying for someone to stand around all day, just waiting for people to come in looking for coffee. Even if no one comes in for an entire hour, everyone at that shop is getting paid. Plus the cost of the space itself. The vendors on campus all have to pay rent to OSU, just like any other landlord.

In short, $2 really isn't that outrageous for instant, convenient coffee that you don't have to lift a finger for. People often also pay $2 for a bottle of water, when they could get the same water for less than a penny per gallon out of their home tap. You're not paying for the water; you're paying for the convenience.

I love this! Thanks for being a great gifter and holding this contest!

In late, and you already got a response from nibs, but I am partial to the Starbucks Instant coffee. It's super convenient for camping or traveling (the only time I use it, LOL).

Or, if weight isn't an issue, I can't recommend the Bodum Travel French Press Mug enough. I love mine so, so much!

How is Zojirushi not at the top of this thread. Here's a video of thermos comparisons I grabbed from another thread a while back here which does a comparison between them and a number of other top brands. I'd take a Zojirushi over a Thermos brand or Stanley any day, their designs are just so much more functional. I've got one of these which is often mentioned on this sub, and I could not like more. It both performs excellently (almost too well, I generally cool down my tea before putting it in so that I can drink it within the next 7 hours) and is seriously built to last, not to mention is easier than some other competitors offerings to clean.

Yup! And it does an awesome job keeping it warm throughout the whole day. The tea filter is perfect for loose leafs, which is perfect if you take your tea on-the-go!

Don't bash it till you try it. Zojirushi will keep coffee at a drinkable temperature for a full 8 hour day without much trouble. I have the 16oz version and love it. It locks shut so you don't spill, it has 16 oz which is a good size (and larger sizes), keeps things hot. It is pretty simple but I would think some one who is artistic could get some paint pens and make it look awesome.

Good taste. I think you would like English Cadbury milk chocolate and (Yes, I'm cheating.) a Zojirushi thermos. I had the Contigo on my list but my research said that this is much better.

And I don't think we've met! Hi, I'm 82634 - nice to meet you! How'd you find us?

Tea:

• Flower Tea: amazon We got something like this for my MIL along with a glass teapot. It was a cool thing to try out, although I don't think the tea itself was that amazing.
  
  
• Nice tea thermos: amazon
  
  
• Custom tea mug with pictures of the family. I personally love stuff like this, especially if it has my dog on it. :)
  
  
• Funny tea infuser: amazon
  
  Plants:
  
  
• Heritage quality tools that are New Zealand made. (Probably more than $20, but maybe something small?)
  
  
• Funky seeds amazon

Super quick search New Coffee Maker

Single cup with a free travel mug


These leave you money left over to buy some nice coffee by the pound and you have coffee everyday for a month. You could also go to Goodwill or Salvation Army and get a used one for only a few bucks.

Do what you want with your cash, but you are throwing money away by not being more frugal with it and you are making excuses on top of it.

r/Frugal is a good place to start not wasting money.

I take public transit to the office and am typically out of the house for 11 hours on weekdays.

Dagne Dover Legend Tote, black

• 16-oz screw-top thermos, black -- I make coffee at home and drink it once I get to work
  
  
• collapsible 1L water bottle -- empty, I fill it when I get to work
  
  
• breakfast: always 2 hardboiled eggs and 2 wedges Laughing Cow cheese in a small container
  
  
• lunch, usually in divided container
  
  
• plastic fork and knife -- I have dishes/cutlery at work but this is for days I'm not at the office
  
  
• keys
  
  
• sunglasses (prescription) in case with cleaning cloth
  
  
• work badge
  
  
• phone with pocket holding subway pass/driver's license
  
  
• Bluetooth over-ear headphones
  
  
• iPad (mostly used for reading on my commute/lunch break)
  
  
• quick-grab mini toiletries: Burt's Bees chapstick, lavender hand lotion, hand sanitizer, sunscreen stick, tissues
  
  
• zip pouch: credit/membership/insurance cards, tweezers, nail clippers, nail file, Tide pen, ibuprofen, checks
  
  
• pen
  
  
• small notebook

I got one of these from my Reddit Secret Santa last year, and I love it! Even if you aren't a coffee drinker, you can use the hot water for tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal, ramen, basically anything you'd need to boil water for. Most dorms don't have a stove or microwave, and who wants to go to the community kitchen for a 2 am cup of tea? Congrats on your graduation, college is going to be so exciting for you! Would you like a falafel with that?

This mug holds heat very well (up to 5 hours) and has an infuser attachment. There is a lock feature that can definitely withstand throwing into a bag, and a button to push when you would like to take a drink (which is how it retains its heat).
It looks like it might be cheaper if you buy them separately, so here you go!

I've been thinking of getting a Zojirushi travel mug, but my regular thermos still works, so I haven't found a way to excuse the expense. But the manufacturer is very well respected in the BIFL crowd, and I've heard nothing but praise for their travel mugs. Here are a couple both with a filter for leaves and a whole lot without; all seem to be designed for easy cleaning.

This is not war...this is pest control!

Your husband needs this for his morning commute. Hopefully its bigger on the inside for more coffee!

I love the three doctors next to the tardis. I'm decorating my daughters room with doctor who and Firefly stuff :)

Under $5 travel chopstick set!

Recipient A:

• Batman night light?
  
• Batman ice cube tray?
  
• Batman and Joker flash drives? Y'know, for teaching...files. lol.
  
• Ghibli slippers?
  
• Small filler Princess Mononoke items here and here.
  
• Batman nails?
  
  ___
  
  Recipient B:
  
  
• Camera lens mug?
  
• Samurai sword chopstick set?
  
• (By the way IIRC "Godlike" is a tabletop superhero role-playing game.)
  
• DC pint glasses?
  
• Everyone needs a Pocket Ref
  
• I was going to suggest another mug but there are too many to pick from
  
  ___
  
  Recipient C
  
  
• A tea-cup? It's a tea-related play on words from céad míle fáilte, meaning a hundred thousand welcomes.
  
• Maybe a less punny one?
  
• This Lamy fountain pen is slightly over-budget, but comes very highly rated. Mine is amazing.
  
• I am seriously so lost on what to suggest for him. I'm sure he has every book he wants, at least in a $20 price range. Stalk him and see if he has an Amazon Wishlist :P lol.
  
  
  Edited: to add fountain pen, I don't know why I didn't think of it, given that mine is sitting right next to me...

A little background here. I am from Nicaragua, and i've been a coffe drinker since before i was a year old.

We are given cafe con leche mixed with sweet cookies mixed in as a mush as kids.


Anyway, i've tried all kinds of coffee brewing types. From the chorreado wich is the way the haciendas/fincas/plantations make coffee, to french pressed, cuban style (stove top), etc etc.

I am not looking for a better way to brew coffee, i basically use this little coffee maker 'cause i'm too lazy to make coffee any other way in the morning.

I am currently using Dunkin' Donuts coffee which to me is pretty good.

I have tried maxwell house, folger's, and they taste terrible. My question is, is there any coffee out there that tastes like dunkin' donuts coffee? I am just trying to save some money as dunkin donuts coffee has drastically gone up in price since the company changed its image and trying to be more like starbucks.

I like central american coffee cafe britt from costa rica, and especially dipilto shade grown from nicaragua, hell even cafe 1800 is ok, but using this single serve coffee maker i am looking for a coffee grind like dunkin' donuts. something not too strong, and that makes a good tastintg cup of coffee...

so , anyone care to suggest a coffee grind/brand?

Looks like /u/Veritech-1 beat me to the punch on this, but I'd like to add another endorsement for Zojirushi coffee thermoses. I'm a coffee addict and a PhD student, so I spend a lot of time going from place to place with hot coffee in hand. I'm also very hard on my thermoses. Every one I've used eventually gets leaky, cracks, and so on. Not my Zojirushi. I fill it with hot coffee and shove it in my backpack every morning and it has never spilled. I once filled it and forgot it at home. When I came back from work, the coffee was still piping hot. Everyone who needs coffee on the go should own one of these.

Wellll, for you, since you are going to be a General Manager and all fancy like, I think this would be appropriate! And help keep you organized on the go! And for me, it would be this stick vacuum for my small apartment, because I really need one to keep myself nice and organized! (its free shipping with prime, but if you dont have prime I have a backup) :D Thank you for the contest!

Points for the Contico bottle. I have 4 in my household. Best bedside bottle ever. Keeps water ice cold overnight and then some, plus is designed with a top where you can drink easily without having to lift your head from the pillow. Seriously an amazing bottle.

This is what my search turned up a while back. I have heard good things about it, but I have not bought one myself, though I likely will for hikes later in the year as my travel partner loves her tea and coffee, and also gets cold in the morning very easily (boil water with dinner, still hot in the morning while we pack up)

Thanks, those look really nice. I guess I'm really looking for a tumbler, this and this one looks like it would fit the bill.

[The Bubba] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186EP0JW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is what i use and its great. It has a ceramic coating on the inside and its great at keeping heat in.

Edit: The Zojirushi is the dankest of the dank at keeping coffee hot for the longest and has a lock on the cap so you can keep it in a bag and not worry on it spilling.

I'm going to assume you're living in a dorm. Dorm living can be a real beast, especially if you're on a floor where you share a bathroom. Things that can make it much more comfortable:

• a mattress pad for your hard-as-a-rock dorm mattress and some XL Twin sheets
  
• a shower caddy and some cheapo shower shoes
  
• a lock box
  
• if you're allowed to have appliances, a mini fridge is super rad
  
• a [coffee pot] (http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM18S-Personal-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005MF9C/)

Happy birthday! I hope you are having a wonderful day! Maybe this will put a goofy smile on your face!

Zebralight SC62w

Zebralight H600Fd mk III is either on my head or in the truck.

Byrd Cara Cara 2

Leatherman Rebar

Leatherman Micra on my keys / carabiner

HTC One M8

Kel Tec P3AT in a DeSantis SuperFly pocket holster

Spare Mag in a DeSantis pocket holster (in the other pocket, obviously)

Burts Bees

Contact Eye Drops

Locally Made Paracord Bracelet that I got at a gun swap meet.

Dynomighty Wallet with a Wealth of Knowledge on it


Water is in a CamelBak Eddy water bottle - for some reason it's easier to drink plenty of water through a straw, and it's spill proof for a klutz like me.

I also usually have a Zojirushi SM-SA48 mug with me. It keeps my /r/coffee from Forte Legato hot all day - I like to make it at home around 8 and drink it during the afternoon slump. Disclaimer: I started out buying Forte Legato, but now I sometimes work for them in exchange for free coffee beans. The owner calls me the director of sales, but I dunno how much weight that carries since I'm not really an employee. :P

Honestly, just buy the Contigo listed in the link below.

It is better than any tumbler that Starbucks sells, has a much better leak-proof lid than almost any other tumbler out there, and you can buy an optional tea infuser for it as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Easy-Clean-20-Ounce/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1418611681&sr=1-1&pebp=1418611655960

I actually want this for my husband

I don't dink coffee, he does. But not so often that it's made its way up our priority list. (He will drink it if it's there though!) It's been a running joke for about 4 years now that I would totally buy a coffee maker just for the smell. I LOVE the smell of coffee!

I suppose my number shall be 73 :D

For a second place maybe?

Sunday Funday

Happy early birthday

Really, on a Monday, though?

I think that this mug would be really awesome!

For a little more ($30), I cannot recommend the zojirushi 16oz enough. I have the black one and it looks great and it is unreal how long it keeps my coffee hot. There is also a 12oz one as well I believe, and it may be a bit cheaper.

Edit: This is the best I could find: Zojirushi 480ml, but I'm from the states, so I'm not sure if there is better place to get them, I just searched on the UK amazon. This was £1 more than the 360ml.

Bubba makes a great ceramic-lined thermal mug. They call it TasteGuard. We've used them for a couple years and will never go back to steel.

Bubba HERO Elite Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with TasteGuard, 16 oz, Stainless steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186EP0JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iA8NBb4GEWKNZ

Love the poster! Ten is my fav.

Here's a little Darryl from The Walking Dead,

A Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock Tshirt,

Zombie Magnetic Poetry

DALEK BLUEPRINTS!

Dalek War Poster!

Doctor Who travel mug!

I could go on all day :)

You can actually do this if you buy "roll your own" bags. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Bags-Disposable-Infuser-Filters/dp/B010RV810W/

But you will also need a grinder, or pre-ground beans, and in the end something like a portable french press or something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Teas-Etc-Tea-Traveler-Ounces/dp/B003FGW71G

Might work better.

Zojirushi is by far the best most secure thermos you can buy. It's got a lock so it will never open in your back if you lock it, and it will keep your coffee hot forever. Plus, it's much lighter than the continuo autoseal.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS

I'm not even going to try to win now, you've nailed it and I'm borrowing this to explain to new converts!

This is awesome: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008N47HWO/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I don't know how hardcore of an outdoorswoman you mean, but my first thought was a hammock, too. Eno is a solid brand, but you can find hammocks for a lot cheaper with bugnets or other accessories.

But for a more pragmatic person: a water bottle, a winter hat, a pair of gloves, or a tumbler.

Small gifts that will be used often can be more meaningful, at least in my experience. Plus, you can give more than one, which makes the total gift seem larger

These thermoses are amazing! I personally have this one (though I just ordered the 20 ounce for work and will bring the 16 home). I just go ahead and fill mine with steeped tea, but should work well for your (OP) needs too. It can definitely keep liquids piping hot for hours at a time, even with regular opening.

My wife and I have this thermos, and it's absolutely amazing for all of the reasons mentioned in previous comments.

We both have the SM-KA48BA model, but my black one is matte finish, while her dark blue is glossy. I like the glossy finish better, but I have no idea which colors come in which finishes.

Does anyone here know where to find that info? Amazon doesn't seem to provide it AFAIK.

I agree, Contigo is the way to go. It has this cool locking method that ensures it is sealed and wont leak. I use mine every day and throw it in my backpack and it gets jostled around and doesn't leak at all. Definitely recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE352NO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Try this. It's a travel mug with a ceramic insert to prevent off flavors. Works great.

Hero Elite Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with TasteGuard, 16 oz. White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186EP0JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HvRNyb621JZGJ

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KB48TM-Stainless-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter/dp/B00B1KVCEQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1421693323&sr=1-2&keywords=zojirushi+thermos

I use this one and it's amazing. Super stylish and drink it right out of it. Keeps stuff cold or hot for hours upon hours.

i had the old Contigo and just ordered the new version with the easier to clean lid since the old one started to taste a little odd. hoping being able to clean the lid will make a difference, otherwise i'm just going to swap to a stainless mug with a silicone lid.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZI5XNO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I box 'em up and put it in a cooler. I have a fridge and limited stove privileges where I stay for the weekdays so that helps. Costco uncooked chapati gets a couple of minutes on a plancha then some hummus and lettuce or other veg. It's quick, adaptable, cheap, vegan, and fairly healthy.

Frittatas also work well for me, they travel okay and can do double duty as breakfast or entree. I pre grind coffee and use a Stanley camping French press. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Travel-Hammertone/dp/B00NONDBXI I think I paid US$30. for mine. Milk is purchased at destination, often lettuce as well.

I also live in the city, like camping & cooking, so I'll just give you some things I'd like (~sorted by price):

• Stainless Steel pint glass
  
• Hatchet
  
• 2-person sleeping bag
  
• good chef's knife
  
• snowshoes

> not because it's the best or cheapest method

I would hope not.

Because it is about the most expensive way to have coffee.

And it's not really that much more convenient than my Brew-n-go

While it's probably not as nice as some, I've used the Contigo brand version of Hydroflask for a couple years and love it! The 20 oz bottle fits in most standard cup holders and withstands abuse pretty well. It keeps ice cold and unmelted forever (like 12 hours at a time.) It's also got the snapseal so it's one-handed drinking--no unscrewing a lid when you need a drink. And it's about $20. :)

This is my Black and Decker Cup At A Time coffee maker that I bought in January 1994. Model is DCM6.

This coffee maker saw daily use from 1994-2005, 3-4x weekly since 2005. It still brews a great cup of coffee every time and has held up very well for almost 25 years old.

The B&D one cup model is now called Brew 'n Go, and it is model number DCM18. By all appearances and by progression of the model number series, it is the exact same maker... albeit it is only made in black now, and it comes with either a beige/black or stainless/black travel mug. Amazon link

It's a Bubba brand thermos. Says "HR-1" on the bottom. I can't find a link, sorry. As I'd said, the liner is steel but it's coated in ceramic so that liquids don't pick up any metallic taste.

Wait... found it:

Bubba HERO Elite Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with TasteGuard, 16 oz, Stainless steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186EP0JW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FZUQBbK5MAA9N

For going forward, I'd get a cheap waterproof mattress cover to protect the mattress. You could also get some travel mugs like these that won't spill when knocked over. I bought a bunch of Contigo push-to-sip travel mugs and used to carry them filled with coffee in my handbag, they're that good. They're what I use when I drink coffee in bed.

I would suggest this:
http://www.amazon.com/Highwave-JOEmoXL-Stainless-Steel-Travel/dp/B00115WFX8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377879603&sr=8-1&keywords=joemo+xl

I have one and it works great in 2 ways: 1. put tea into the cup and replace filter for drink-and-steep; 2. put tea into infuser basket for steep-and-drink.

I don't actually use the infuser though, because I use a stainless steel over-the-cup type; which is much sturdier; one that looks like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-Medium-Infuser-3-5-inch-Stainless/dp/B003O6A3AY/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377879909&sr=1-5&keywords=stainless+steel+tea+infuser

I've had that Secura press for 3 years now, and I have to say it's been fantastic. If you want to make less coffee I suggest stacking two screens together to get a better extraction with less water.

EDIT: I also have one of these, makes about 12oz with the basket in. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Classic-Vacuum-Travel-Hammertone/dp/B00NONDBXI/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1543551455&sr=1-4&keywords=stanley+french+press

I cannot speak highly enough for the travel mug by Teas Etc, I've had mine for over two years and plan to get another as a backup. I bought a little thermos sling for it to carry around with me, which more or less keeps it hot the entire day. But even without the sling, it still keeps hot for quite awhile. I really fell in love with it due to the design though. It being see through whenever I'm out with it people comment on it, either they want one or more likely they have never seen loose leaf tea before, so I usually point them in the right direction.

The trick to keeping it from over-steeping is to use less leaf and cooler water. For anyone thinking this is blasphemy, keep in mind that a good majority of green tea drunk daily in China is just thrown into a glass cup with water added to the same leaves as needed throughout the day.

Is there an ice ball mold that will fit my Zojirushi bottle?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYOGTTG

I'd love to do this.

I love my Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug!

It is well designed and keeps my coffee piping hot for several hours. It has a lock function to prevent leaks or spills. And the cap can be completely disassembled for thorough cleaning.

It's more of a thermos, but I have been through SOOOO many different products. My zojirushi thermos keeps my hot coffee hot and my iced coffee cold and it's awesome.
[Zojirushi SM-SA48-BA Stainless Steel Mug, Black, 16-Ounce] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYOGTTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Mw5NhCUulbzJV)

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Travel Mug

I love this thing. Its ability to keep things hot or cold makes me question the rules of thermodynamics.

Rating: 7

Review:
I don't have a lot to complain about. I think that life would be much better if I could be a SAHM, my baby would start sleeping through the night, my house was clean, and if someone could promise me that my husband's health was totally fine.

[link] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BOZ95K6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PRII2BIRNFS3&coliid=I3L2138XZG9B0G)

I love my Zojirushi. I have one without the infuser, but it keeps liquids hot all day and is easy to wash.

Here is my new shiny piece of equipment that was given to me as a birthday gift by a friend of mine. I'm a physical therapist by trade and all of my patients and coworkers ask if it's real or not! Lens or Not?

Too far down but so very true.
I've got everything you mentioned and my wife has the Eco-brew k cups that we throw regular fresh grind in. There is no reason to re heat percolated brew, especially if you want to enjoy it.

My aero press with a reusable mesh filter is in my work or travel bag. Saves me so much money and it's one of so many press options out there.

I'd actually forgo the tumbler and go full on thermos. Zojirushi is a fantastic brand out of Japan and their 12/16/20oz lineup is pretty awesome (especially the pouring nozzle and locking mechanism).

I've just ordered one myself. Sure you can't steep tea in it, but you can just do that at home before you leave. At least this way your tea will stay hot or cold, depending on your preference.

January 31st and a boy. Tea and something to drink it in CONGRATULATIONS! :D

My mom (who also knows nothing about the show) got me this TARDIS tumbler a few years ago and I used it constantly while I was working. There are loads of different hot and cold cup options on Amazon that you could get before Christmas.

I'm not sure where you're located, but I've always found great stuff at Newbury Comics. They have an online shop, too, but I'm not sure what kind of shipping options they have. If there is a store near where you live, they have shirts, keychains, figurines, and plenty of other things you could get for her.

Edit: spelling

> Now what you're doing is similar to what's called grandpa style brewing, which is basically filling up a mug with leaves and just constantly adding water until you've had enough

Oh nono that's not what I'm doing. I'm using an infuser and steeping the amount of time they say and then discarding the leaves after. The tea I've made then gets put in a long term thermos so I can drink it throughout my day without having to reheat or drink fast (I like really hot liquids but slow sips throughout the day and that mug will keep it hot the entire day).

It does taste good to me, but I don't want to waste!

Well, I've found this awesome mug ...

Yes, stop buying coffee! You'd be surprised how much you spend on coffee. Honestly, my boyfriend has one of these and swears by it!: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM18S-Personal-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005MF9C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395062224&sr=8-3&keywords=black+and+decker+single+serve+coffee+maker

Instead of a bottle of water get this thermos. It's the best thermos I've ever used. It keeps cold for up to 6 hours, and keeps things warm even longer.

This Zojirushi 20oz black thermos

I heard that it was amazing for retaining heat and also keeping drinks cool. Theres an identical 16oz version so I’m kinda on the fence as I’ve never used a thermos before.

If anyone is looking for one, I would recommend a Zojirushi. This one only holds 16oz (one large cup), but it will keep your tea warm for a long time. It also has a tea leaf filter, if you like to leave the leaves in you mug/cup/thermos as you drink.

I love my (Zojirushi)[www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KA48BA-16-Ounce-0-48-Liter-Stainless/dp/B004LP0DYS]. I got it after someone here recommended it. Keeps hot for 6+ hours for me every day, so I can't recommend it highly enough.

Hey guys. I just recently discovered this thread and thought I'd post my question instead of starting a new thread.

I recently ordered this and this. I am looking to wean myself off of coffee and have always enjoyed tea. I mostly drink green tea hence the amazon order. Does anyone have any recommendations on other/better brands?

I'm also looking to get either this addition to my Contigo mugs or just another mug for tea.

http://www.amazon.com/Highwave-JOEmoXL-Stainless-Steel-Travel/dp/B00115WFX8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1346271753&sr=8-9&keywords=travel+coffee+mug+stainless+steel+insulated

This is the best travel mug ever. Doesn't spill and keeps coffee or tea hot for hours. Also doesn't cause your coffee to taste weird. Freaking love this thing. Can go in the dishwasher.

I'm in love with this Contigo mug. They are the "press to sip" style but nothing I've found keeps coffee hotter for longer. I've been using the 24oz model for a long time. I take 2-3 hours to drink 24oz of coffee and it's still hot when I get to the bottom. I like them from a design perspective, too. They have a handle model, too.

I just started using this one today: http://amzn.com/B003FGW71G

It works perfectly and I like it so far! It's going to take a bit of experimenting to get the brew just right though, my first batch was quite bitter. The packaging recommends less tea & cooler water, since the tea sits in the water the whole time.

What is the environment? Are we talking somewhere with an explosion risk, so no heat sources at all? Do you just mean he has no access to an energy source? How about a really good thermos? Zojirushi are pretty damn fantastic and very secure but, depending where you are, you're going to have to move fast to get it for Christmas.

I had mentioned the Osaka https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QTUZAU/ which is a metal pour over. Now you just need a metal or plastic carafe and cup option. You could try just brewing straight into a Zojirushi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYOGUM2/ or some other vacuum insulated thermos (hydro flask, kleen kanteen, etc.) that the pour over device would sit on. If you want just a filter instead of an all in one device like the Osaka I linked, they also have that https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QTBOK0/. Also there are tons of metal mugs as well.

A good coarse grind. A basic blade grinder produces a wide variety of particle sizes, from largeish chunks to "fines" that will pass right through the sieve. If you don't mind the fines, that's great, but if you do, you need a better grinder. (Any of the Baratza models are good.)

There are also one-cup insulated french presses that you can take with you and drink from after plunging, so you can postpone cleanup.

For water, invest in one of these. I've had mine for 18 months now, use it all day every day, and it still works perfectly. Fill it, add three ice cubes, and it'll stay cold all day. (Or use it for coffee in the morning, then refill with water at work.)

The locking lid seals so well you can store it upside down in your bag and it doesn't leak. Seriously worth the money and I bet I've only bought water in a bottle twice since I got it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JE352NO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm using a Zojirushi SM-SA60-BA and let me tell you, if you fill the coffee in hot, you'll burn your mouth 7+ hours later. I'm not kidding. This thing retains heat (and cold) like a champ.

10/10 would buy again.

I have that tumbler and have found it incredibly helpful during my cross-country trip I'm currently doing. My one issue with it is that you can over-steep tea rather easily. Because of this, I've been eyeballing the Highwave Joefish.

I also have been using the Zojirushi thermos, which keeps hot water for quite a long time.

The Zojirushi travel cups will keep your coffee at burn-your-lips temperatures waaaay longer than you expect, or cold stuff icy for just as long, but they only come in 12- and 16-ounce sizes:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1KVCEQ/

They also DO NOT OPEN in your bag, and are far more reliable than any other travel container that I have used (which is...more than I would like to admit to strangers).

I honestly don't remember the brand. I would just look for it at either your grocery store or possibly a camping supply store. It was certainly not gourmet coffee. Standard mass produced name brand coffee.

It's a little more work however you could also get a travel thermos depending on how much you drink. I have one of these and it will reliably keep coffee hot for 8-12 hours (at 4 hours it's still too hot to drink) and have even forgotten it and found it was still drinkably warm 24h later.

I'm another big fan of Contigo mugs. I have several dedicated to tea only and I use their infusers in morning where I'm in a big rush.

https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-Travel-Infuser-Accessory-Greyed/dp/B00KRVQ21S/ref=pd_sim_79_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=35BY4HCE4BM7PSWT64V5

This is perfect for me because I want a time machine to get me a couple of hours more sleep. Got to go to fecking work though, bah!

This is the best $8 I ever spent. Used 2-3 times daily for 10+ years

Here are the things I want to infinity and beyond ...
Sometimes I just need a Wonka LaffyTaffy in banana, because those other flavors are just a waste of calories, and a Dr. Who cup so I can wash the taffy down with something delightful. Like lemonade.

You can also get mugs with the press built in that just make a single serve.

Like this.

We have a couple of them and they're great.

Man, you guys need to try the Zojirushi or Thermos Nissan thermoses -- their insulation is superb. I make coffee before school, sip it throughout the day, and it's still not even down to "lukewarm" when buses are getting called for dismissal.

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-SA60-BA-Stainless-Steel-20-Ounce/dp/B00HYOGUM2/

As long as you're talking about just storing the coffee, and not actually brewing it in the container, I have these and they're all great:

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KHE48AG-Stainless-Steel-16-Ounce/dp/B005PO9T44
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-SA60-BA-Stainless-Steel-20-Ounce/dp/B00HYOGUM2
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SJ-SHE10-Stainless-Sports-32-Ounce/dp/B004YB3J4K

The Contigo auto-seal 20 oz. A sippy cup for adults, and it’s awesome.

https://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Vaccuum-Insulated-Stainless-Travel/dp/B00JE352NO/

Get a $50 flask like a responsible person!

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It's this one.

It's fantastic. Keeps the contents hot for several hours. My father went and bought several of them for gifts, but he says the defect rate is relatively high. Some insulate extremely well, like a thermos. The others aren't that much better than a regular travel mug.

I'd just go with the single serve r-usable coffee maker, anything like this:
https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-DCM18S-Coffeemaker-Stainless/dp/B00005MF9C
Keeps it simple.
We used one like that for years till me made the switch to a press.

I got my folks a couple of these for Christmas a few years ago. It works like a regular french press but fits in your cup holder so you can just take it out the door with you and your coffee or tea will be ready shortly into your commute.

Totally non traditional, but I love my kleen kanteen pint glass. It's insulated stainless steel, which means no coaster needed and it stays cold and fizzy for an extremely long time.

The Zojirushi travel mug is very popular

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYOGTTG/

One thing I would consider is how long you want your coffee to stay hot, some of the better mugs almost hold coffee too hot for hours. I usually have to drop an ice cube in my coffee, or leave it open for 30 minutes.

I purchased the Zojirushi SM-SA60-BA Stainless Steel Mug, 20-Ounce based on a recommendation from this sub, and have been very happy with it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYOGUM2/ref=twister_B00M99NKGG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Those k cups make way too much unnecessary waste. So much less garbage produced with a regular drip coffee machine. If you want a one cup solution these are awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-DCM18S-Coffeemaker-Stainless/dp/B00005MF9C

This is the one I have and I highly recommend it! I’ve had it for two years now and everything is still intact and it still keeps everything hot or cold all day.

Hey, I'm in the exact same kind of setup and just recently dumped soda for tea. There's a hot water spigot on our coffee machine that pumps water out at 200 deg F.

I got one of these: http://amazon.com/dp/B004PV6SXS?tag=dimwellnet-20

If you want something with a built-in infuser, try this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FGW71G?tag=dimwellnet-20

Add that to a box of sample tea bags (I started with a Twinings sample box from Publix, I think) and you're ready to get started.

The mug linked above keeps everything nice and warm for an hour or so.

I'm sure that loose is measurably better, but I'm ignorant and bags are fine. Plus, it's easy to brew a bag while I'm on my way to a meeting and just drop the used bag into the trash before things get started.

Assuming reddit is 90% americans heres a link for amazon :)

I was serious about the tea infuser.

They're life changing.

(And now you have all the fun of selling your E&Es on amazon :D)

Ah, Well what about one of those French Press coffee cups that have the plunger inside, like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008TYX1DW

The only thing I could think is that when you pulled the plunger out it would have leaves and sticks all over it and be messy. But maybe there's another way to put the hot water in.

Post whatever solution you figure out here!

Thanks. I bought a Brew and Go from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-DCM18S-Personal-Coffeemaker/dp/B00005MF9C

I have one of these and it serves me well. I read about it on a thread of recommend containers. I'll see if I can dig it up.

For 45 cents it's a good deal. They're about 12 bucks on Amazon

My brother-in-law uses this when riding to the office- http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-JTE46AD-Stainless-16-Ounce-0-46-Liter/dp/B00C4OE79K/ref=sr_1_13?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1418589438&sr=1-13&keywords=zojirushi

Just fill it, cap it, and throw it in a backpack and you're all set.

As a non-rider (but wannabe), I also have one and can throw it in my field pack while hiking and it keeps coffee leak-free and warm for 10+ hours. I even use mine just around the office.

Also want to point out that it just 'feels' solid. I haven't used a traditional thermos in a while, but I seem to remember them being somewhat fragile as you didn't want to shatter the glass vacuum vessel. Thermoses might be engineered differently now, though.

I'm not quite sure how this insulates so well, but it seems far more robust and has withstood a few drops on my end.

Good advice all around in this thread, but I wanted to address only your coffee portaging question. I use a Stanley vacuum thermos with a French press insert and the screw on fliptop lid. It is freaking bombproof and keeps coffee piping hot. I have used it through Colorado winters, at -20F, and had scalding hot coffee after getting to work. I highly recommend them if you have a bar/saddle bag or can fit the larger diameter bottle cages on your bike. This is the thermos I use: Stanley Classic Vacuum Travel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NONDBXI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Mine melted right off!

She since replaced it with this so it's all good.

Interesting question I'm interested in hearing the answers to.

What I do: make a 24 oz Contigo cup of chicken broth in the morning with a splash of Frank's Red Hot and a tbsp of heavy whipping cream and drink from it throughout the day like coffee. They're OOS on the 24oz but I believe I got mine from Walmart.

You should look at the 20 oz Contigo. It holds temp for hours, easy to drink from, and completely water-tight. You can toss this mug into the car and it won't leak. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KR9OMLM/ref=twister_B0195G545A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Work mug:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eb69/

Travel mug:
http://amzn.com/B004LP0DYS

Home mug: Pretty much anything.

looks like amazon has them for a little more money:
http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-TARDIS-oz-Travel/dp/B008N47HWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381183485&sr=8-1&keywords=Doctor+Who+16oz+Travel+Mug

Girl, being too lazy to use a Keurig really is a whole 'nother level of lazy, hahahah. (Though I suppose using the reusable pods adds a layer of effort that I might not be up for in the morning, either.) I have this French press mug and can attest to its awesomeness! I only use it in a pinch, though, because I need more coffee than that on any given morning, and I've been much better about prepping my French press at night (making sure it's clean, grinding beans for the next day) lately.

You could get a coffee mug shaped like a camera lens or Thors hammer?

This one? Is it annoying to clean the lid? I like to just throw everything in a dish washer

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-SA60-BA-Stainless-Steel-20-Ounce/dp/B00HYOGUM2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538692082&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=zojirushi+tumbler

Haha it's actually one of these

http://www.amazon.com/24-105mm-Thermos-Drinking-Stainless-Interior/dp/B0077761MU

It's a Contigo Autoseal Mug. I'm a huge fan because you can just take a quick swig and drop it wherever and they never leak.

Been planning on buying one of these after seeing good review on this sub. Don't have any personal experience though.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LP0DYS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3AJV7LL91SOJC&coliid=ITGA9VS1AV2W8

Here is the one I've bought as a gift for many people ($7.10)

It's this over-priced tumbler that keeps drinks cold/hot for a good while.

https://amzn.com/B00JP9AJC6

Is your contraption different from a French press thermos like this?

[this] (http://www.amazon.com/24-105mm-Thermos-Drinking-Stainless-Interior/dp/B0077761MU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=19QJF66EPM1P3&coliid=I3G6IEU63ZSXKY) is awesome.Galileo Figaro Magnifico Sirius Snape Land-Hugger LaDue

this has literally saved my life in university

They make a 20 oz. The top is pretty genius once you use it. Actually seals totally closed (unlike most travel mugs). My only complaint is that it keeps things too hot sometimes.

This is the one I highly recommend for parents: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZI5XNO/

It is not quite as conventional, but I have something like this that allows me just to boil water and brew on the go. Mine even has a small screw in compartment in the bottom for additional grounds for a second brew.

Have you looked into one cup makers? The Brew n' Go is a more price efficient alternative to the K-cup. This model seems to exclude a hot plate on the bottom, making it follow dorm rules. You can use disposable cone filters so clean-up won't be too difficult.

This Bubba mug allows my coffee to cool a bit more quickly than the full stainless steel Thermos that I've used in the past. It also has the benefit of being ceramic-lined on the inside, so if you're averse to having your coffee making contact with stainless steel due to flavor changes, then that's another plus. It's also 100% leak-proof when the lid is closed. The only thing I'd be wary of is that it's a bit wider than some other mugs, so it may have an issue fitting in some car cupholders; just take a measurement ahead of time to know if it'd be a problem, though.

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Maybe something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Travel-Press-Stainless-Coffee/dp/B008TYX1DW