Reddit mentions: The best tea & espresso beverage warmers

YES. A million times yes. This little $10 coffee warmer is life-changing. Seriously.

It's not powerful enough to take a mug of cold coffee and heat it through, but it's excellent at keeping a hot cup of coffee hot all day. The best part is, normally the last little bit of coffee is the coldest so you either have to quickly power through the bottom third of your cup of coffee, or throw it out after a few sips if you don't drink it quickly, but with the mug warmer it actually gets hotter as you reach the bottom of the mug. You finish on a good note instead of a bad one.

P.S. It's super efficient if you have the right coffee mug. The mug I'm using in the photo is a match made in heaven for that particular coffee warmer. The base of that particular mug is wider than most coffee mugs and fits the warmer perfectly. Also the mug is a little bit thinner and flatter than most so it conducts the heat from the warmer really well. And finally, having a lid just makes it much better at trapping heat in the liquid. Unfortunately I have absolutely no idea where the mug is from. All I know is it's from Shenzhen China. It was given to me as a gift and just happens to be perfect for my mug warmer that I bought separately. I wouldn't scour the earth looking for the perfect coffee mug, but if you happen to have a mug that has a nice wide base and a lid it's more efficient. I've definitely used a "normal" mug plenty of times though and it works fine.

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my coffe and tea get cold :(

My favorite mug, by far, is this wide based behemoth. You can knock it around accidentally and it won't tip. Preheat the ceramic with hot water and it holds the temp very well (nice thick walls). Only downside is that it doesn't fit in a standard cup holder. For those times, I use the Contigo Autoseal cup/thermos/mug. The lid cools the coffee slightly and automatically seals, so great for commuting. Not great for the hand warming aspect you said she liked, but then no stainless steel mugs will measure up to a ceramic for this quality.

Just remember that if it's warming her hands, it is losing heat. The only way to make sure your coffee and hands are warmed is with thick ceramic or stone. The better it is one way (hands <-> coffee heat), the worse it will be in the other. Otherwise, you can get a cup warmer to try and keep the temp up. I have the one I linked there, and while you don't want to leave the cup on there 8 hours, it will extend the drinkable time from 20-30 minutes to 2-ish hours. The warmer will get hot enough that you can touch the surface, but won't want to leave you finger on it more than a few seconds (I think it is the perfect temp compromise between useful and dangerous). Lastly, there will be folks in this subreddit horrified by the prospect of heating coffee after the initial brew. Realistically, the flavor is unaffected for about 45-60 minutes, and after that there is a very, very slight difference. As someone that hates cold coffee, that minor difference is nothing like choking down room temperature brew... ick!

tl;dr - 1st mug for home use and hand warming, 2nd mug for travel. Consider a cup warmer if she really nurses every cup or is using a thinner ceramic mug.

They're pretty safe to use, basically a stylized hot plate. For me it is not the ideal solution but honestly a good old Mr. Coffee warmer will do the trick.

My tips and tricks for mug warming

1. Preheat your ceramic - splash some hot water from your kettle into your cup or mug to warm it up
   
   
2. Thermal vessel - if you plan to bring the drink with you or otherwise won't be drinking right away, get something insulated. I use a Contigo Travel Mug for single servings
   
   
3. Splash in water - tea to cold? Put in a splash of boiling water from the kettle. It will warm everything up and not damage the tea
   
   But my biggest? Enjoy the tea as it cools and different flavors emerge or become obvious. If your mug is cooling to fast, prepare less tea in one go. Switch from a big old mug to a smaller cup.

I bought this one and this one because I wasn't sure which I would like better and I figured I could use whichever one I liked best at the office and the other one at home.

I've only received the one from Mr. Coffee and I've been pretty happy with it although it's not terribly attractive. I actually really liked the look of the other one because it's glass and metal and has a lower profile but I was worried about not really being able to find any reviews on it. I used to work with someone who had and loved the Mr. Coffee one for years so I feel pretty confident about at least recommending that one.

Try an insulated/double walled mug (I have several), and you could also invest in a mug warmer to keep it warm.

I also just started using a cast iron tea kettle that is heated underneath by a tea candle, and use small tea cups such as these. So the amount you pour is less, but the amount you drink will always be at that sweet spot and you just refill.

Hope this helps!

Cozies really don't do to much, to the best of my knowledge. Something that actually produces warmth is the best. I use tea lights for my cast iron pots which works great, but I probably wouldn't use tea lights on clay or ceramic. Depending on how big your pot is you could try out an electric warmer like this

Coffee warmer. This is less funny and more useful. Keep coffee hot at your desk all the time!

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I bought a coffee warmer. $10 and it works a treat.

https://smile.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLKPDQ-RB/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=coffee+warmer&qid=1564181532&s=gateway&sr=8-5

But I sort of end up with the reverse issue. I forget to turn it off and the little bit of coffee left in the mug burns to a crisp :)

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Edit to say holy crap I just saw u/GobyGopher's comment about the Ember Mug. That thing looks sweet. Might have to start saving up for one. In the meantime, the $10 coffee warmer does the job ;)

im not sure if this is what you are looking for but I have used mine for over a year without any problems. It makes 4 cups of tea

http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-34-Ounce-Teapot-Stainless-Steel-Filter/dp/B0009VF4V0

Combined with a mug warmer and you have warm tea all day :)

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-MWBLK-Mug-Warmer/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1414736043&sr=1-1&keywords=mug+warmer

I picked up a coffee warmer and I feel like its really convenient. Pretty much anytime I want to heat something up with a torch I put it on the warmer for a couple seconds instead. Makes shatter pliable, makes budder sticky, I've been using it to heat razor blades for scraping as well.

sit-stand-desk converter or just the desk itself. This is what I use at work at least.

http://ergotron.com/

Good headphones...

http://v-moda.com/crossfade-wireless/ - These are what I got for reference when they were on sale for cheap. These are closed headphones so if you work from home, you'll hear less noises which could be a good thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLKPDQ-RB/dp/B000CO89T8 - Works great for me.

Personally I'm a big peripherals guy, so... Ergonomic high-end mouse (Logitech Performance MX Master for me at work), mechanical keyboard with easy to push down switches so less wear and tear on my joints to use the keyboard, wrist rests for mouse and keyboard, footrest situation handled, heat pad for bad back.

But all this stuff depends on what you do really.

As for the monitor setup... I would say get an ultrawide and pair it with a vertical regular size monitor on the side.

Get a coffee cup warmer. Keep it next to your bed. You will always have a jar of nice warm oil on hand.

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-5569-Decorative-Cup-Warmer/dp/B000E3DTG0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393701832&sr=8-2&keywords=coffee+cup+warmer

They make mug warmers which you can set your mug on, but it'll still get cold eventually. Might help a bit though and maybe your press will fit on it? I have this one.

I just recently tried something new to me. I filled a coffee mug halfway with (dry) rice and put my bottle in it. I set that on my coffee warmer turned on high for about 12 hours. Worked like a charm. It really brought out the flavor nicely.

Painting question. I've always preferred dipping my brush in hot water while painting. It seems to remove paint more efficiently and keep the bristles supple. I'm considering getting a mug warmer like this to heat my water cup. Has anyone ever tried this?

I did some searching, and found this for you. The relevant term there is "PTC" - that's the component that keeps it from getting too hot no matter how long it's on nor what's on it. If you find another one that also mentions that, it'll be just as good.

(The reason for the PTC is thus: it stands for "positive temperature coefficient", which basically means that the hotter it gets, the less heat it adds. That way it's inherently stable at a given temperature.)

Try a coffee mug warmer I have never used one but it seems like it would fit your purpose.

I keep one if these at my desk... IT'S AMAZING

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CO89T8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504421975&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=mug+warmer

Warm the jar up in a pot of water on the stove. Just don't get it too hot or your going to get burned.

You can order a coffee cup warmer from Amazon. Get it next day if you want.

Here's the one I use:

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-5569-Decorative-Cup-Warmer/dp/B000E3DTG0/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416444774&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=coffee+cup+warment

I use fishing tackle boxes like this. I group them for individual sessions, and if I need a few of these cases at a time I have a fabric bag/box sort of thing that they all fit into and I can carry them around.

I use poaching cups similar to [these](Silicone Egg Poacher Cups - Set of 4 BPA Free Poaching Pods for Cooking Perfect Poached Eggs - Microwave or Stovetop Egg Cooker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GNUJVOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Wr7BybMG7KAKH). Maybe it's cheating, but they work well.

Followup idea: mug warmer. I had a coworker who kept one on her desk and her drinks were always hot, it was amazing

Do what I did, buy this hot water coil. I keep good instant coffee on me, and one of those $2 plastic cups from Starbucks too.

Fill the cup with bottled water, add the heater, plug it in, 5 minutes later, hot nearly boiling water. One recommendation, unplug the heater and let it sit in the cup for 60 seconds then let it cool on some napkins so it doesn't cool off too fast.

Taaadaaa!
I'm sure there are ones out the powered by USB as well.

Something like this?

Do you put a glass bottle directly on top?

[found one on amazon, Good luck.](
https://www.amazon.com/KADIP-Cooler-Beverage-Chilling-Coasters/dp/B07BSDR5RZ/ref=asc_df_B07BSDR5RZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241968156672&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7962330371137098101&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027254&hvtargid=pla-447056818005&psc=1)

My fiance takes about 14 hours to drink a mug of tea, so I got her this little plug-in hot plate from Amazon. It was I think under $15 and it does a fine job keeping it fairly hot. Maybe not hot but quite warm anyway.

This is the one I ordered

Even better than just a coaster, one of these to keep your drink hot!

Get yourself one or two of these!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3QC46P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tjz5CbVX50ZEQ

I have a couple (though not that exact brand) and it’s been reallyyyy nice.

Room for improvement? ;)

There are these USB/plugin hot plate cup warmers out there, but i haven't tried them myself. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLK/dp/B000CO89T8/

There are also immersion heaters designed to heat contents of a cup. I also haven't tried it myself, but always tempted to buy https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Water-Heater-Aluminum-GCG/dp/B00PFZFK78/

I'd use a vacuum stainless steel flask. That would be less work and less energy used as you'd only have to fill it once.

Look up coffee warmers on Amazon. You can get them for around $10.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SIysDbPXN6KDD

This is typically for tea/coffee so it may heat the milk too hot. You may want a cheap thermometer to monitor the temperature too.

Norpro 559 Electric Immersion Heater Warmer 300W For Water Tea Coffee Soup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0TB9PI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_QLz3DbR8CM601

Combine with an [auto based mug warmer] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PBQ89B/) for that extra "warmed in the microwave" flavor!

This works well, only $10!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CO89T8?pc_redir=1410741173&robot_redir=1

What about a mug warmer for your carrots 🥕? https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLKPDQ-RB/dp/B000CO89T8

Try this instead. It a mug warmer, actually meant for drinks.

Might the this one that doubles as a candle warmer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Q2W8NC/

I got the Mr Coffee Mug Warmer in a reddit exchange and I freaking love that thing. Keeps my tea warm, but not lava hot. I use it all day long.

This can do the job as well without introducing springtime scents into your coffee.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CO89T8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1452646268&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=usb+coffee+mug+warmer&dpPl=1&dpID=41fMEuDWPpL&ref=plSrch

I never knew this existed, and now I really want it.

Here's an oddball idea: Bring a well-insulated thermos of hot coffee prepared at home, and use a heating pad (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO89T8/) or heated mug (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773WG6NK/) to keep it hot once you've poured it. Would that work? Kind of nuts but wouldn't involve a kettle at all.

This should do the trick, just make sure to leave plenty of time to let it warm up. This unfortunately doesn't work well on thick mugs.

Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CO89T8/

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLK/dp/B000CO89T8

These might work for you: https://www.amazon.com/Ovente-Instant-Electric-Immersion-Liquid/dp/B01NGYP1SG/ref=sr_1_17

Don't ask questions

You need this coffee warmer

I remember my dad had one of these .... 20 years ago. These have been around for a while.

No water needed.

Bellemain https://www.amazon.com/Bellemain-Desktop-Mug-Warmer-Scented/dp/B06X6BZH1Q

I think this is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQDWQXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_adKg7RHAEKKjU

http://www.amazon.com/Brookstone-674473-Beverage-Warmer/dp/B005R3WBDY

this might help

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Beverage-Temperature-Settings-feature/dp/B07D3QC46P/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=tea+mug+warmer+plug&qid=1572802496&sr=8-4

Here ya go http://www.amazon.com/TOOGOO-USB-Warmer-Heater-Port/dp/B00CJ3JFZM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421990348&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+coffee+mug+warmers

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4bGgDbMP25RK2

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You all need to invest in a mug warmer. With this remarkable technology I can drink hot beverages at any rate I choose.

Desktop coffee mug warmer

You could get a mug warmer and switch to non-caffeinated tea. I'm not much of a tea drinker though, so I am not sure of the differences in taste caffeinated vs non-caffeinated have, but this could help you to be able to drink as much tea as you want, and not worry about it getting cold when you forget about it.

The setup is a $10 coffee mug warmer, a coffee mug and some water. I normally use another coffee mug with a lid, the Pyrex is so you could see it in the pictures. I liked seeing colors change, the Pyrex is now officially part of my kit, no more cooking in this house.

The temperature stays around 55 Celsius, which I think is either one trillion or one hundred and thirty Fahrenheit.
http://i.imgur.com/NxINR47h.jpg


This is my Unicorn Poop (I refuse to bow to trademark trolls) out of the mailbox two days ago.
http://i.imgur.com/Vr8YDhU.jpg


This is it after 8 hours of speed steeping.
http://i.imgur.com/urJPSzRh.jpg


I left it overnight, with a lid on because the mug warmer does not have a thermal shut off and I was afraid to start a fire if the water evaporated. DO NOT DO WHAT I DID, do this on your desk, at work, or where you can watch it at all times.

I still don't know if the results are identical to slow steeping in a dark drawer, but they are good enough for me. I do not have a super refined palate or a way to test this objectively.

Hope this helps other impatient people out there.

I used to do that! Last year for Christmas, my daughter got me one of these mug warmers. It's one of those things that you wouldn't really buy for yourself, but it really makes a difference for the hot beverages. Now I think of all the years of wasted coffee and tea....