The Ember Mug not only keeps my coffee hot, it ensures every sip will be the same temperature as the last. With other mugs, I need to take a couple trips to the microwave for reheating. You needn’t worry that the mug will overheat: The heating element is weight-sensitive, so it doesn’t kick on unless there’s liquid in the mug to heat up.Īs someone who sips rather than gulps their coffee, the Ember Ceramic Mug is life-changing. You read that right: you can set a specific degree that you want your coffee to remain at, and the Ember Mug will keep it there. Take it off the charger, fill it up, and return it to the stand. The Ember Ceramic Mug has a nice wide opening with a comfortable rim. Pop it on the bundled stand and it will begin to charge, and in about 90 minutes, it will be fully charged and ready for your beverage. Flip it over and you can see why: Rather than a rubber pad, the bottom of the Ember Ceramic Mug features a pair of circular copper coils for charging. The right temperature every timeĪs a regular mug, the Ember Ceramic Mug might be worth around $30, but it costs $100 more than that. You’ll find a power/pairing button on the bottom of the mug, but after you hold it down to pair it with your phone, you probably won’t need to press it again (unless you lose the connection with your phone, which happened to me a couple of times). An understated Ember logo and a small customizable LED round out the design, which will look at home in any kitchen cabinet. The mug has a decidedly minimal aesthetic, and as such, it’s only available in matte black or white. I tested the 14-ounce model, and while it’s a touch taller than usual mugs of that size due to the heating coil that occupies a bit of space below the liquid, it strikes a nice balance between too big and too small. Its androgynous nature extends to the rim as well, which feels more like a glass than a mug when you drink from it. When the Ember Ceramic Mug glows red, it won’t keep your drink warm any longer.

Starbucks ember mug