New Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, 414 ml, White, 80
New Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2, 414 ml, White, 80 min. Battery Life – App Controlled Heated Coffee Mug – New & Improved Desig
Smart LED
LED light at the base of the mug will inform you when your beverage is heating up or cooling off, when it is ready to drink and when your battery needs to be charged. Personalise your mug by changing the LED to your favourite color.
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| Capacity | 355 ml | 414 ml | 295 ml | 295 ml | 177 ml |
| Battery life | 3 hours | 80 minutes | 1.5 hours | 1.5 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Adjust temperature on mug | ✓ | ||||
| Use with Ember app (iOS and Android) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safe to hand wash | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto sleep feature | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temperature range | 50°C – 62.5°C (120°F – 145°F) | 50°C – 62.5°C (120°F – 145°F) | 50°C – 62.5°C (120°F – 145°F) | 50°C – 62.5°C (120°F – 145°F) | 50°C – 62.5°C (120°F – 145°F) |
| Compatible with Ember Car Charger | ✓ |
| Weight: | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions: | 15 x 15 x 16 cm; 1.18 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Ember |
| Model: | CM191402EU |
| Colour: | White |
| Dimensions: | 15 x 15 x 16 cm; 1.18 Kilograms |
I look forward to my mornings when I can relax, and slowly sip on my coffee without worrying about it getting cold! I love the fact that the Ember mug automatically turns itself on when liquid is added and automatically turns itself off when it is empty!
I look forward to my mornings when I can relax, and slowly sip on my coffee without worrying about it getting cold! I love the fact that the Ember mug automatically turns itself on when liquid is added and automatically turns itself off when it is empty!
I bought this for my wife because I find half empty cups of coffee all over the house. I look into the warming plates, but I find them everywhere. This was the best purchase I ever made. She loves this cup and no more wasted coffee. It keeps her drinks perfect. I also told a friend about this and he bought one next day and keeps telling me how much he loves it. Worth the money!
I bought this for my wife because I find half empty cups of coffee all over the house. I look into the warming plates, but I find them everywhere. This was the best purchase I ever made. She loves this cup and no more wasted coffee. It keeps her drinks perfect. I also told a friend about this and he bought one next day and keeps telling me how much he loves it. Worth the money!
AWESOME!
What can I say. You get what you pay for. This mug is a game changer. I hate when my tea cools off in a regular mug and I’m constantly nuking it to reheat it. NO MORE!! I know the price tag is higher than other mugs but if you can make it work in your budget,then get it. I love that I can choose the temperature and I can regulate it from my phone or iPad. The 14 oz size is great as I usually drink a pot of tea in the morning so I don’t have to keep refilling it as often.
Get it, you won’t regret it!
I’ve been following this specific mug to get for my fiancée for almost 2 months now. Ember was showing no signs of restocking it on their website, so I took the hit and paid extra for this one that was available. Pretty expensive but great condition and she loves it!
I’ve been following this specific mug to get for my fiance for almost 2 months now. Ember was showing no signs of restocking it on their website, so I took the hit and paid extra for this one that was available. Pretty expensive but great condition and she loves it!
We now have two of these. I bought my wife one and after several months I got a white one for myself. They work great, keep coffee hot. Make sure you update the firmware. You can also customize the color of the light in case you have two of the same color.
My wife was always having to warm up her coffee after long meetings. This is perfect to keep it warm and the battery life is fine if she’s gone from her desk for a few hours.
My wife was always having to warm up her coffee after long meetings. This is perfect to keep it warm and the battery life is fine if she’s gone from her desk for a few hours.
This is a great gadget. My espresso machine is turned up to as hot as possible, and my coffees are still not as hot as I'd like. Then came this mug, and now my coffee is piping hot! It's an excellent addition to my morning coffee experience and highly recommended. It's ridiculously expensive, but so worth it.
This is a great gadget. My espresso machine is turned up to as hot as possible, and my coffees are still not as hot as I’d like. Then came this mug, and now my coffee is piping hot! It’s an excellent addition to my morning coffee experience and highly recommended. It’s ridiculously expensive, but so worth it.
Fantastic mug! Keeps beverages, soups and broths at the temperature that’s right for me! And, keeps it at that refit nearly 2 hours. Im so impressed with this cup that I’m buying an Ember travel mug to take on road trips.
Fantastic mug! Keeps beverages, soups and broths at the temperature that’s right for me! And, keeps it at that refit nearly 2 hours. Im so impressed with this cup that I’m buying an Ember travel mug to take on road trips.
Gave it to my son for Christmas. He loves it. So it must work great!!
Gave it to my son for Christmas. He loves it. So it must work great!!
Works really well, looks great and is very high quality. It might seem expensive at close to $150 for a single mug but I have to say I am glad I bought it. Works just like advertised and I love it every morning
Works really well, looks great and is very high quality. It might seem expensive at close to $150 for a single mug but I have to say I am glad I bought it. Works just like advertised and I love it every morning
Keeps coffee warm for hours! Set your favorite temp and sip here and there without the drink getting cold. Ii love it!
Keeps coffee warm for hours! Set your favorite temp and sip here and there without the drink getting cold. Ii love it!
Very tricky to remain connected to an android phone. Ember IT could resolve this, although maintains chosen temperature with or without Bluetooth once synchronized.
Very tricky to remain connected to an android phone. Ember IT could resolve this, although maintains chosen temperature with or without Bluetooth once synchronized.
Bought this for my wife and she loves it! When she’s not walking around with her cup she uses the charging base as a coaster so her hot drink stays infinitely hot! Not cheap but well made with an attractive copper finish and I think well worth it!
Bought this for my wife and she loves it! When she’s not walking around with her cup she uses the charging base as a coaster so her hot drink stays infinitely hot! Not cheap but well made with an attractive copper finish and I think well worth it!
Awesome
The little traveling coffee pot.
Keeps coffee hot.
Only possible drawback is I have the app on my phone and have to pair the mug everytime I leave home. Maybe it’s me. There has to be a solutio
Does exactly what it says. It keeps my coffee nice and hot for a long while. Does not cook the coffee just keeps it hot. Feels solid in the hand and doesn't give off a metallic or off taste.
Does exactly what it says. It keeps my coffee nice and hot for a long while. Does not cook the coffee just keeps it hot. Feels solid in the hand and doesn’t give off a metallic or off taste.
Got this as a gift for my daughter. She absolutely loved it!
Got this as a gift for my daughter. She absolutely loved it!
The ember coffee mug is simply awesome! It keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature thru and thru...what a difference this makes in a quality cup of coffee! Also, I truly like the quality feel of the mug itself and the charger. It's worth the cost for regular coffee drinkers and work from home. Now ember needs to develop a lid that complements it's elegant design, not just your typical plastic lid used by other brands. Highly recommended.
The ember coffee mug is simply awesome! It keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature thru and thru…what a difference this makes in a quality cup of coffee! Also, I truly like the quality feel of the mug itself and the charger. It’s worth the cost for regular coffee drinkers and work from home. Now ember needs to develop a lid that complements it’s elegant design, not just your typical plastic lid used by other brands. Highly recommended.
I bought this for my partner who was constantly getting up to microwave their coffee since they like it so hot they can only sip i
I bought this for my partner who was constantly getting up to microwave their coffee since they like it so hot they can only sip i
Bought this as a Christmas gift for the wife. She loves a cup of coffee in the morning. The family stood around the cup and looked at it like a bunch of cows looking at a new gate. Everyone was impressed. It keeps coffee hot and you can adjust the temperature by blue tooth with your phone. A very unique gift. I suspect other family members will own one soon.
2hr charge for a hour and 45 last time. Does a great job keeping my espresso hot. Heavy with a premium feel. 10/10 for any coffee love
2hr charge for a hour and 45 last time. Does a great job keeping my espresso hot. Heavy with a premium feel. 10/10 for any coffee love
Receiver of this mug loves it, but the one mentionable piece is that the size which is supposed to be 14oz is not true to size, brewing a 12oz coffee leaves very very little room to add cream. Small but noticeable note.
My first review was 1 star because I never revived it on time come to find out Fedex is to blame sending it all over the place before it got to my house MY Apologies great produc
My first review was 1 star because I never revived it on time come to find out Fedex is to blame sending it all over the place before it got to my house MY Apologies great produc
Gave to my hubby for Christmas. He took it to work and loves it.
Gave to my hubby for Christmas. He took it to work and loves it.
Love this mug...it not only keeps my coffee at the perfect temperature, the texture of the cup feels right. It also does not absorb odors like the plastic one. Perfect cup at las
Love this mug…it not only keeps my coffee at the perfect temperature, the texture of the cup feels right. It also does not absorb odors like the plastic one. Perfect cup at las
I liked how it looked. This was a gift so not exactly how well the receipent liked it but I loved it.
I liked how it looked. This was a gift so not exactly how well the receipent liked it but I loved it.
No more tepid Coffee/Tea
This is really nice for those who want a constant temperature for their hot beverage throughout the drinking experience regardless of numerous interruptions at the company desk or home office. Good solid feel.
Very nice for mulled beverages which benefit from steeping.
I’m a mom of young kiddos. I’m never able to enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the morning. I’m always microwaving multiple times a morning. Until my husband gifted me my ember. It’s the one thing I didn’t know I needed. I love my perfect-temperature coffee while I’m doing all-the-things I’m the morning.
I drink a lot of tea. I multi task and often forget about it. The warming cup is a delight. My tea is always perfectly hot.
I drink a lot of tea. I multi task and often forget about it. The warming cup is a delight. My tea is always perfectly hot.
Love the feel of this mug! Works perfectly! I’m impressed!
Love the feel of this mug! Works perfectly! I’m impressed!
Overall it works well. Battery life is disappointing. I have it set for 139 degrees and it barely lasts an hour. It’s better than my standard coffee mug so I’ll deal with it.
Overall it works well. Battery life is disappointing. I have it set for 139 degrees and it barely lasts an hour. It’s better than my standard coffee mug so I’ll deal with it.
This mug is incredible. I use it every day. It is incredibly excessive – just the thought that we live in such luxury and wealth that this thing exists is insane – but here I am, enjoying my coffee at the same temp every morning. If you take a while to drink your coffee, or get interrupted as you’re sipping, no worries if you have this mug.
My only suggestion to the manufacturer is this: bring us more products with this tech. Gravy holders, sauce bowls, etc. Imagine nacho cheese kept warm!
Love this. Best gift ever. Keep my coffee at the perfect temp. As a mom, I can easily get distracted by my kids, dogs, life, etc. set my coffee down and come back an hour later and it’s cold. Not anymore. It tells me when it’s cooled down to my liking and it keeps it at that temp until the last drop. I love it!!
Love this. Best gift ever. Keep my coffee at the perfect temp. As a mom, I can easily get distracted by my kids, dogs, life, etc. set my coffee down and come back an hour later and it’s cold. Not anymore. It tells me when it’s cooled down to my liking and it keeps it at that temp until the last drop. I love it!!
Love this mug! It heats to 145 degrees. I like my coffee super hot. A few degrees hotter would be perfect but overall excellent!
Love this mug! It heats to 145 degrees. I like my coffee super hot. A few degrees hotter would be perfect but overall excellent!
Although I gave each category 5 stars that’s because one category is missing which should be size. The mug is listed as 14oz but you can only get 10oz in it. Other than that we love the mug. The listed ounces is false advertising, they need to change the listed ounces and make a mug that truly is 14 oz. Extremely unhappy about the ounces. It should say 10oz. I checked the dimensions on the website and I do have the right mug. They also sell a 10oz mug which I assume is really only 6-8 oz.
I have and will continue to recommend this mug, but that doesn’t mean its perfect. I do have to hold the power button everytime i want to connect my phone to set temperature and sometimes it doesn’t recognize there’s liquid in it and doesnt heat up. It does work 9 times out of 10 and it’s very good when busy in the morning. You can make your cup and come back to it an hour later and its still perfect *so long as you have it on the charging coaster*. Coaster and cup seem durable and water proof enough that you dont have to panic if you spill a little coffee down the side but I would still clean it asap. Speaking of cleaning it is very easy to do. The cup has a solid coat of paint that seems like its difficult for coffee to stick to or stain. Not perfect but it does change the way I drink coffee and I don’t want to go back to the old way.
Great idea for the cup. Keeps the coffee hot for longer then a traditional coffee cup. Battery Life needs help. I had coffee in it on a full charge and it died in 45 minutes. I think a 2 hour battery would be the best but for it to not stay hot for the advertised 80 minutes is disappointing. I keep my coffee at 134 degrees.
Great idea for the cup. Keeps the coffee hot for longer then a traditional coffee cup. Battery Life needs help. I had coffee in it on a full charge and it died in 45 minutes. I think a 2 hour battery would be the best but for it to not stay hot for the advertised 80 minutes is disappointing. I keep my coffee at 134 degrees.
The good news is that I like Ember products so much that I have bought 3 of them. The bad news is that the non-replaceable battery in the first two eventually failed, making an otherwise functional product useless for walk-around use. They sorta still work if the charger is nearby, but the lack of battery makes the cup much less useful.
Maybe there is a technical or legal reason why the battery can’t be replaced, but if we have landed a man on the moon then we should be able to figure this out.
I resisted buying the third cup but, after considering the many times I had used the first two, I figured the “cost per cup” was worth it. The build quality is excellent, as is the “lip comfort” and general feel of the product.
It is well known that the coaster charger can be a problem due to corrosion if the cup isn’t dry when placed on the tiny “pogo” style contacts. So I am very carful about keeping the cup dry. I repaired my first coaster (thanks Youtube!), but it wasn’t a trivial fix.
I somehow got a second coaster (maybe from a friend), so I now have a total of 4 chargers at key places in my house. I am again enjoying coffee at the ideal temperature for as along as I care to nurse my second (or third….) cup.
This is a luxury item for sure, but for a few pennies per cup I think it’s worth it.
My wife got one of these as a gift and I thought it was "silly". Who needs a "smart" coffee cup? Have we lost our minds? I used it once and then had to have one since my wife did not want to share hers. Only bad thing is I now drink hot coffee and tea all day because I enjoy my cup of Joe much more since it stays hot. Who knew? Makes a great gift.
My wife got one of these as a gift and I thought it was “silly”. Who needs a “smart” coffee cup? Have we lost our minds? I used it once and then had to have one since my wife did not want to share hers. Only bad thing is I now drink hot coffee and tea all day because I enjoy my cup of Joe much more since it stays hot. Who knew? Makes a great gift.
I absolutely love this. I’m a therapist so I sit at my chair all day and generally reheat my tea in the microwave all day. NO MORE! This mug is perfect perfect perfect. The cost hurts a bit but it’s worth it!!
I absolutely love this. I’m a therapist so I sit at my chair all day and generally reheat my tea in the microwave all day. NO MORE! This mug is perfect perfect perfect. The cost hurts a bit but it’s worth it!!
I’ve been wanting one for a few years and overall I love my mug. However, I have only gotten it to connect to the app one time. I almost returned it out of frustration when I first got it. I really thought it was broken, but after talking to a few friends they said it never connects for them either. I had to reset my device multiple times before it would connect. For the price I would expect better software – I could buy a mug warmer for like 20 bucks.
But I didn’t because I’m a bougie girl and targeted ads really work on me.
Does what it promises
The mug does an excellent job of keeping my coffee warm for the 30 minutes or so that i require. Rinsing it is as quick and easy as rinsing any other mug. You store the mug on an electrified plate which charges the mug. With my iPhone I’ve never had a problem with the app which after setting the temp you want the mug to keep your coffee at you don’t really have to use again. The white mug quickly becomes discoloured at the inside bottom and over time the bottom coating will probably start to chip revealing a different material. My first mug went about 18 months before this happened and my newer replacement mug (I liked it so much I bought a replacement) chipped after 10 months. The warranty is for a year and Ember replaced the mug for free within 3 days. They also assured me that the mug was still safe to drink from with the exposed metal. It is disconcerting where the enamel coating disappears to, whether that’s in my coffee or simply happens in the washing process. Compared to the thermal cups I’ve tried the Ember Mug is far superior.
There are a few problems with the Ember stuff. If you do not dry the bottom of the mug the charge base can corrode and you have to buy a new mug. I would not put the mug in the dishwasher. Both of these things can be handled.
The bluetooth connection from the mug to you phone (for iPhone, I do not have Android to test) is flakey. Sometimes, even when the mug is within 3 feet of the phone, the App can not find the phone. When this happens I end the app, remove the mug from bluetooth, and start the App up again. It usually pairs right away and you are off. This has gotten MUCH better for me with my new mug. It used to be MUCH worse and harder, press the bottom of a full mug to start pairing again, with an older Ember mug I had.
These things are annoying. However, no other product does what this does. No wires while you are drinking your coffee. You can walk around with your mug, no problem. Keeps a constant temp. Set it in the App and the mug keeps your beverage at that temp. I had one of the mug and heated plate things and this is MUCH better. The plate always had to be plugged in and the temperature control just changed the temp of the plate, the temp of your beverage changed depending on how long the mug was off the plate. I drink coffee and tea, and I like them at different temperatures. Switching temps just takes a swipe and tap in the App.
It could be made better, but there is no other option out there that comes close.
It’s a bit expensive, but if you want your coffee at the temperature you like and you like to walk around with your coffee there is no choice.
Update!!! The mug is MUCH better with bluetooth. Still not perfect. Only occasionally is my phone unable to find the mug that is right next to it. This used to happen fairly often (weekly) and now it only happens about every other month.
No regrets
Very happy with this mug, normally I read reviews before purchase and for some reason in this case I read reviews after buying. I was therefore expecting a rubbish app and peeling surface after a few drinks. I like my coffee a little hotter than 62.5 C but can cope in exchange for convenience. The app has worked perfectly well(iphone13) and temperature of drinks consistent. I use a plastic spoon to stir in case it does scratch but no problems with surface so far. happy with product and price not bad at 119.
No regrets
Very happy with this mug, normally I read reviews before purchase and for some reason in this case I read reviews after buying. I was therefore expecting a rubbish app and peeling surface after a few drinks. I like my coffee a little hotter than 62.5 C but can cope in exchange for convenience. The app has worked perfectly well(iphone13) and temperature of drinks consistent. I use a plastic spoon to stir in case it does scratch but no problems with surface so far. happy with product and price not bad at 119.
Ember Mug 2 414ml (Copper)
I originally bought the larger Ember Mug 2 (414ml) in white and had to return it simply because of the colour chipping off. I decided to give it another try and purchased the smaller Ember Mug 2 (295ml) but in the metallic collection. No issues with cleaning or the colour chipping away. Maybe some soft scratches but overall after 1 year it held up with no issues.
I decided to buy the larger Ember Mug 2 but in copper as I enjoy having larger drinks. Again this this not disappoint. Even bought a second as a gift and I was lucky to as the item (Ember Mug 2, 414 ml, Copper) was discounted to 89.99 from its current 149.99. Yes, it’s on the expensive side for sure and I’ve had some issues with the app (Android). But once I’ve set the temperature I’ve never had to use the app at all except for changing the temperature or colour of the LED from time to time.
Overall, I’ve been happy with my drinks staying warm and being able to make sure of it 2-3 times before needing a charge (dependant on how long I leave it on for).
Life changing
Life changing maybe a bit too much but I couldn’t do without it now. I’ve bought another 2 for my adult daughters and they love it too
Life changing
Life changing maybe a bit too much but I couldn’t do without it now. I’ve bought another 2 for my adult daughters and they love it too
Keep my tea warm!
I cannot Express how happy i am with this cup, it does exactly what I wanted. My tea is always at a perfect drinking temperature. The app was a little bit of hassle connecting and updating firmware the first time but after that it been my best buy this year!
Does what it promises, and does it well
It works well, and keeps my coffee warm for longer. That’s all I needed and I’m happy with this.
Does what it promises, and does it well
It works well, and keeps my coffee warm for longer. That’s all I needed and I’m happy with this.
I saw this reviewed on America’s test kitchen and they said it was the best so I decided to take a chance. For an extreme coffee lover like myself who roasts his own beans and meticulously brews to perfection, this mug has become indispensable. I would sooner divorce my wife than not be able to have my ember mug! It’s an amazing experience to be able to have the last sip of coffee be just as hot as the very first sip even while leisurely enjoying my cup of coffee for over an hour while at the computer. This thing is built with the quality of an iPhone. The box is amazing and the product even more so. I know it’s a lot of money for a coffee mug, but believe me when you get it and start using it you’ll appreciate that it probably cost them A hell of a lot to design and manufacture this. The quality of the materials and the manufacture is absolutely fabulous. As an engineer with extensive manufacturing experience I can attest to the impeccable quality of this mug. My only suggestion to them is if they could incorporate a small digital display into the base that would read temperature and remaining battery percentage, this would be more useful than just the blinking light. Granted you can monitor these things on the iPhone app, but it would be easier if it were incorporated into the mug. I love this thing so much I just sent one yesterday to a friend who’s having a birthday.! It will change the way you drink your coffee, instead of rushing to finish a cup before it gets cold, now you can enjoy it at your own pace!
Charging base design flaw
I love my Ember mug. I’m on my third one and will probably continue to buy them. BUT they have a design flaw. I’m on my third one because two base units (charging saucers) went bad on me. The third one explains why: they now come with little stickers warning you not to get them wet. Well, good luck with that. When you use this all the time as I do, it seems to me some sloshing and jostling is to be expected. Either the base unit should be very water resistant, or the saucer should be sold on its own.
Edited June 9: I see now the base is indeed available on its own. My mistake!
A lot of money for what you ge
I didn’t want to hurry to write this review so now that 6 months have passed, this is what I’ve learned from every day use:
This mug stains. It’s black so you wouldn’t think it would get stained so easily but it’s nice sleek finish was toast by a month or 6 weeks in. I realise this is from tea sitting in it too long – but isn’t that it’s design? It gets rinsed a few times a day and then cleaned well at the end of the day but it’s clearly not enough maintenance. I’ve tried to scrub it out as much as I feel is possible without scratching it and using numerous other things to clean it (soaps, denture cleanser tabs, vinegar & baking soda, etc) Nothing really works which is sad because it looks great out of the box.
The app is pretty useless. Good thing you don’t need the app to use the mug because it needs constant pairing and makes you want to throw the whole thing out the window. If the app is something you plan to rely on, skip this. It’s pointless.
The mat has started to become sketchy about charging and I worry that I’m going to have to return this before the year warranty period. I’ve got it marked down in case it needs to go back because you have to sit it “just right” sometimes to get it to make perfect contact.
But why 4 stars? This sounds like a 1 star review, mate! Because the mug really does work. It’ll sit there and keep your coffee or tea toasty warm for a good long time. If it’s sitting there on it’s mat it’ll keep it warm until your cat knocks it over or the milk skims over. If the extras and bells and whistles are important then upgrade to something more than the 2.0 or skip this but for me, it’s saved money and improved life (less tossed out coffee, less tea down the drain, fewer tea bags, much less milk, etc)
A lot of money for what you ge
I didn’t want to hurry to write this review so now that 6 months have passed, this is what I’ve learned from every day use:
This mug stains. It’s black so you wouldn’t think it would get stained so easily but it’s nice sleek finish was toast by a month or 6 weeks in. I realise this is from tea sitting in it too long – but isn’t that it’s design? It gets rinsed a few times a day and then cleaned well at the end of the day but it’s clearly not enough maintenance. I’ve tried to scrub it out as much as I feel is possible without scratching it and using numerous other things to clean it (soaps, denture cleanser tabs, vinegar & baking soda, etc) Nothing really works which is sad because it looks great out of the box.
The app is pretty useless. Good thing you don’t need the app to use the mug because it needs constant pairing and makes you want to throw the whole thing out the window. If the app is something you plan to rely on, skip this. It’s pointless.
The mat has started to become sketchy about charging and I worry that I’m going to have to return this before the year warranty period. I’ve got it marked down in case it needs to go back because you have to sit it “just right” sometimes to get it to make perfect contact.
But why 4 stars? This sounds like a 1 star review, mate! Because the mug really does work. It’ll sit there and keep your coffee or tea toasty warm for a good long time. If it’s sitting there on it’s mat it’ll keep it warm until your cat knocks it over or the milk skims over. If the extras and bells and whistles are important then upgrade to something more than the 2.0 or skip this but for me, it’s saved money and improved life (less tossed out coffee, less tea down the drain, fewer tea bags, much less milk, etc)
Excellent Value for money, cannot fault in any way.
Hi, the mug took about 30 seconds to connect to the App and so far has been totally reliable. Connection was with a IPhone 11 using the most current IOS. The mug keeps Tea/Coffee to the exact temperature and is always spot on. Due to the build quality the mug looks like a top quality item which is extremely well manufactured.
After less than 8 months of use material at bottom eroded
I bought this mug as a present for my wife as she drinks her tea so slowly.
It has been on the whole a great product but its been really let down by the fact that after a few months of use the ceramic coating at the bottom of the mug has started to come away. This is after washing the cup with mild detergent and using a soft sponge on the bottom of it.
The bottom of the cup over time has got worse and worse and I feel any scrubbing I might attempt will make it worse. I did think It was quite expensive for what it was but I am super disappointed by the poor quality of the inside of the mug where the material has come away.
I will be going through the warranty process, I thought this would be long and laborious process. But after emailing the customer service team they were excellent.
They dealt with my issue really well and immediately despatched a replacement for me without any issues whatsoever. I am very impressed by the customer service displayed and shown here, I wish all companies were as easy to deal with as this. Brandon from their team handled our complaint well and very speedily.
I will not hesitate to buy an ember again.
After less than 8 months of use material at bottom eroded
I bought this mug as a present for my wife as she drinks her tea so slowly.
It has been on the whole a great product but its been really let down by the fact that after a few months of use the ceramic coating at the bottom of the mug has started to come away. This is after washing the cup with mild detergent and using a soft sponge on the bottom of it.
The bottom of the cup over time has got worse and worse and I feel any scrubbing I might attempt will make it worse. I did think It was quite expensive for what it was but I am super disappointed by the poor quality of the inside of the mug where the material has come away.
I will be going through the warranty process, I thought this would be long and laborious process. But after emailing the customer service team they were excellent.
They dealt with my issue really well and immediately despatched a replacement for me without any issues whatsoever. I am very impressed by the customer service displayed and shown here, I wish all companies were as easy to deal with as this. Brandon from their team handled our complaint well and very speedily.
I will not hesitate to buy an ember again.
Poor Android support but stick with it for a bit.
I received it as a gift from a person who ordered it from Amazon, it has a nice design and the tea drinking action is smooth.
Now for the science bit, as an Android user with an apparently supported device I was most frustrated by the constant nag to update and then it would fail every time. Contacting the customer support department with full information went round in circles as they dodged dealing with the problem and just requested more information that I had already provided, serial number and so on….
A small look on a popular search engine revealed many other frustrated owners all running Android in one incarnation or another and many with apparently supported devices on Embers list.
I got lucky in the end with another Android phone that was able to install the update, a Moto G 5G Plus. Since then happy with the mug and no more complaints.
Working great right out of the box! I didn't pair it with my phone (135° is perfect). I put a lid on it which has extended the battery life way past the advertised time and seems to keep the coffee at the top of the cup hotter like it is at the bottom of the cup near the heating element. It is a standard size cup so I used a travel mug top that I already had. The first Ember mug I received would sometimes stop heating before the battery died. I could turn it back on from the app if I messed with it long enough but that was frustrating, tedious, time consuming, and often left me with a warm cup of coffee. I called Amazon and they replaced it. I haven't tried the app with the replacement cup yet because 135° is a very good temperature; no need to change it. I also tried the mug warmers that heat your ceramic cup. The new ones are good but they can't compare to the Ember (with a lid).
Working great right out of the box! I didn’t pair it with my phone (135 is perfect). I put a lid on it which has extended the battery life way past the advertised time and seems to keep the coffee at the top of the cup hotter like it is at the bottom of the cup near the heating element. It is a standard size cup so I used a travel mug top that I already had. The first Ember mug I received would sometimes stop heating before the battery died. I could turn it back on from the app if I messed with it long enough but that was frustrating, tedious, time consuming, and often left me with a warm cup of coffee. I called Amazon and they replaced it. I haven’t tried the app with the replacement cup yet because 135 is a very good temperature; no need to change it. I also tried the mug warmers that heat your ceramic cup. The new ones are good but they can’t compare to the Ember (with a lid).
Does the job superbly! Need different colours in same size.
Works fantastically! Keeps drinks hot for a long time. More colours would be an advantage in same size especially the copper one. Feels like great quality too.
Does the job superbly! Need different colours in same size.
Works fantastically! Keeps drinks hot for a long time. More colours would be an advantage in same size especially the copper one. Feels like great quality too.
Does what it says on the tin: Keeps drinks ho
Good:
– Does what it says on the tin: Keeps my tea nice and hot for around 80 minutes normally, or indefinitely on the coaster.
– It’s easy to clean, and the material feels good to drink from. It’s plastic but it’s a high-quality good feeling plastic.
Bad:
– The app is dreadful – but you should only need to use it once to set your temp and then you’re fine.
– If you like your tea VERY hot, it may not be enough. I’ve set my temp to 61c and it only goes up to 64c, so it’s a little close for comfort (I think a fresh cup start around 85c for reference)
– It’s annoying to remember to charge it back up again after any use away from your coaster.
Does what it says on the tin: Keeps drinks ho
Good:
– Does what it says on the tin: Keeps my tea nice and hot for around 80 minutes normally, or indefinitely on the coaster.
– It’s easy to clean, and the material feels good to drink from. It’s plastic but it’s a high-quality good feeling plastic.
Bad:
– The app is dreadful – but you should only need to use it once to set your temp and then you’re fine.
– If you like your tea VERY hot, it may not be enough. I’ve set my temp to 61c and it only goes up to 64c, so it’s a little close for comfort (I think a fresh cup start around 85c for reference)
– It’s annoying to remember to charge it back up again after any use away from your coaster.
A really good start!
I’m so excited for this coffee mug! My working teams definitely know about my coffee obsession. So, of course, this was a must-have. Overall, I am in love! such an amazing addition to my daily routine.
A few caveats:
1. The LED is only on one side. This is disadvantageous to left-handed drinkers. I really hope in a future version of this mug that the LED is on both sides.
2. The handle sturdiness is suspect, and the sharp edges are slightly uncomfortable. I have a similar size mug that has been my go-to prior to this purchase and the handle is curved, with rounded edges, and the point of attachment is more substantial. After about a month, however, no problems, but definitely not as comfortable.
3. The volume is EXACTLY 14 oz. My previous go-to mugs held 14 oz with some syrup, half and half, and a quarter inch of space to the lip. So when I saw 14 oz., I thought Awesome, perfect! My bad, totally not the designer’s fault.
4. The battery life is more like 60 min (in my experience). However, my daily use is at my home office desk, so I just keep it on the charging coaster and no issues. I also purchased as second charging coaster for the living room for weekends.
5. I would love it if the mug was smart enough to know when it’s 1/4 full and back off a few degrees. The last few sips seem warmer than the initial mug.
6. I love the copper finish, but wasn’t available in the 14 oz model.
All of this aside, SO HAPPY with my purchase! I hope the designers take my feedback into consideration ( and yes, I’m available for follow-up, wink wink*)
UPDATE Now extremely pleased, everything’s working faultlessly and really enjoying coffee at my new favourite of 58.5 C!
Original review: Initially very disappointed. Coffee 3hrs to charge and went cold after 50 minutes when I still had about 1/5 of a mug to drink.
I found two work arounds which mainly solved issues.
1. Preheat ember with hot water and also ensure coffee is 2 to 3 C above desired temperature.
This allowed the coffee to stay hot untill the last drop 86 minutes later with 6% charge remaining
2. The Bluetooth is infuriatingly terrible and I hope that can be improved during updates. Luckily the work -around suggested by another user works.
You need to delete Ember from your phones Bluetooth then add it via phone,not the app. Finally ensure Bluetooth is still enabled on the mug then open the app. Works fully then
I would have given Just 4 stars due to the inconvenience BUT I so thoroughly enjoy hot coffee and not having to go put it in the microwave every 10 minutes
So if: You accept the very high price, can live with a longer Bluetooth install each time and love hot coffee then reluctantly highly recommended.
Footnotes for developer: Sorting Bluetooth is a priority especially if this can be improved by an upgrade. Ember 3 needs to have a charge time of about 1 hour and designed to keep coffee hot for at least 90 minutes, 100 would be grea
The good news is the technology built into the actual mug is solid and works very well so far. The app, on the other hand, is one of the worst apps I’ve ever used (android). This is the reason I dropped a star. Luckily, you can use the mug without the app and it’s fine. Since I’m primarily a coffee drinker, my usage doesn’t vary much either. So far, I’ve actually seen good mileage out of the battery. Most of my usage takes place in my home office, where I use the charging coaster anyway. Again, everything physical (mug + coaster) is solid. No complaints there yet. I saw some reviews about the finish coming off. We’ll see if that occurs on mine, and I’ll update my review if it does. I do plan on strictly hand washing this thing, so I won’t be using any sponges or anything of the sort. I’m hoping I can avoid the finish wear, but we’ll see. To summarize, the mug is great. The app needs serious development.
As others have mentioned, there are problems getting the mug to stay connected to the app. This affects all features of the app, from setting temperatures to changing colours and performing updates. I found a workaround on Reddit that works for me that involves pairing the mug first through your phone settings, then through the app:
1. Hold down the power button on the mug for about 14s until it flashes red, then release.
2. In the app, go to your list of devices and long press your mug to delete it.
3. Open the Bluetooth settings in your phone, forget the mug.
4. Once the mug LED flashes white, hold the button down for about 4s until it flashes blue
5. In the Bluetooth settings app in your phone, find the mug in the list of available devices and pair it
6. Open the app, it will tell you you have no devices paired, follow the instructions to pair the mug, including holding down the button for 4s again and pairing the mug through the app.
Once I had done these steps (the key part is pairing it first through the phone) I was able to perform an update and the mug reliably connected to the app each time.
Once this was done I have been happy with the mug.
As others have mentioned, there are problems getting the mug to stay connected to the app. This affects all features of the app, from setting temperatures to changing colours and performing updates. I found a workaround on Reddit that works for me that involves pairing the mug first through your phone settings, then through the app:
1. Hold down the power button on the mug for about 14s until it flashes red, then release.
2. In the app, go to your list of devices and long press your mug to delete it.
3. Open the Bluetooth settings in your phone, forget the mug.
4. Once the mug LED flashes white, hold the button down for about 4s until it flashes blue
5. In the Bluetooth settings app in your phone, find the mug in the list of available devices and pair it
6. Open the app, it will tell you you have no devices paired, follow the instructions to pair the mug, including holding down the button for 4s again and pairing the mug through the app.
Once I had done these steps (the key part is pairing it first through the phone) I was able to perform an update and the mug reliably connected to the app each time.
Once this was done I have been happy with the mug.
I always have a tea on the go and this is awesome. It connects without a problem to the app on my iPhone. I have the temperature set to 55c and my tea is mostly always good.
I say “mostly” because if I leave it too long, a skin forms on the top of the tea. This normally takes an hour or so to happen, so is probably not an issue for normal use. I get lost in my work and can forget about my hot cup of tea.
I also like to drink herbal teas. I use a tea infuser with ginger and lemon. I’m able to pop the infuser in my cup and leet it steep for 15-20 mins before drinking and it’s a perfect temperature.
I can’t speak highly enough about this mug, I absolutely love it.
There is one negative and that is the tea stains, but I suppose that’s probably due to not washing my cup between cups of tea through the day. So, I suppose this is the o be expected?
The stains do come out with a bit of elbow grease and some dish soap, so not a deal breaker by any means.
I always have a tea on the go and this is awesome. It connects without a problem to the app on my iPhone. I have the temperature set to 55c and my tea is mostly always good.
I say “mostly” because if I leave it too long, a skin forms on the top of the tea. This normally takes an hour or so to happen, so is probably not an issue for normal use. I get lost in my work and can forget about my hot cup of tea.
I also like to drink herbal teas. I use a tea infuser with ginger and lemon. I’m able to pop the infuser in my cup and leet it steep for 15-20 mins before drinking and it’s a perfect temperature.
I can’t speak highly enough about this mug, I absolutely love it.
There is one negative and that is the tea stains, but I suppose that’s probably due to not washing my cup between cups of tea through the day. So, I suppose this is the o be expected?
The stains do come out with a bit of elbow grease and some dish soap, so not a deal breaker by any means.
Hardware is great, control app could be more polished
The mug itself is amazing. Keeps coffee at your perfect temp until the last drop. It will go for about an hour plus by itself, or indefinitely on the charging coaster. It will actually charge up while keeping your cup warm on the coaster. Neither the coaster, the bottom, nor sides of the mug get hot. Nice.
Pairing the mug with the app and getting the firmware to update was an adventure on Android, due to incorrect pairing instructions. If you pair the mug with your phone first, then pair with the app, the Bleutooth connection works properly. If you skip phone pairing, the Bluetooth connection will not work properly for firmware updates. On Android, the app puts empty notifications in the notification bar, even if notifications are disabled. Oops. You only really need the app to change the temp setting of your mug and personalize the LED color, so once that is done, you could just close the app or disable notifications in Android. The mug tells you all you need to know through its color coded LED. The app has lots of features, but you may not, need them to enjoy the basic functionality.
Supposedly, the ceramic coating is susceptible to damage. I’m using a plastic spoon to stir, and hand wash carefully. We’ll see how durable it is but I suspect most slow coffee drinkers will love this mug. I keep the charging coaster on the side table where I normally have morning coffee. I’m thinking about getting a second coaster for the kitchen.
Coffee remains at constant temperature.
Held back my review until tried and tested.
Used it for a couple of weeks at default 135f, with no problems.
My preferred temp, is 140f, hooked the mug up to the app. Up until now, it has worked perfectly.
I now make my morning coffee, take the dogs out, before going to work, coffee remains at the same temp after walk.
All I can say is, I’m over the moon.
I bought 2, but...
Review Updated – May 2022: After a ~year of (daily) use I noticed the ceramic on the bottom of one of the mugs starting to flake away. I contacted Ember support to see if anything could be done. They asked for a photo of the problem and the serial number. As soon as I emailed the photos I received a shipping notification, and a follow up mail letting me know that a replacement mug was on the way! Thanks to the amazing customer support (Thanks Michele!), and being a company that stands behind their product, I have updated my review from 4 to 5 stars. Ember has really nailed customer satisfaction – it’s really refreshing to see how well they do it.
Overall I really have been enjoying the Ember 2 Mug.
It works well, seems durable and keeps my coffee at the perfect temperature.
The only negative I see is the battery life. At the temperature setting I use, I don’t get the full 80 mins out of the mug. I’d say it is probably closer to an hour (and this is consistent for both mugs I own).
Most days the 1 hour life is plenty, but sometimes I’m a little slower drinking, so I was going to buy an extra charging coaster to keep on my desk. But after seeing the price of the coaster ($40) and the delay in getting one (it was 3-4 weeks when I looked), I just decided to buy a whole new mug. Now I keep one set in my office, and one in the kitchen, and I’m able to keep my coffee at the perfect temperate for hours. However, in my experience after about 90-120 mins of heating, it starts to taste more “burned” and eventually (after 2+ hours) turns into gross, burned “stale office coffee” that tastes like it has been sitting in a pot for the whole day. Again, I have my heat set high, so I am sure at a lower temperature you’d get better coffee after a few hours.
PRO TIP: I was considering buying the travel version of this mug, but didn’t like the smaller capacity, nor did I really think I needed to spend money on a 3rd Ember. As it turns out, the Yeti Magnetic Lids fit the Ember 2 mug perfectly, and turn it into a great travel mug. I used the lid from a 20oz tumbler, but I’m sure other ones will fit too.
Everyone needs one
Working from home I have found this mug invaluable. No more heating my coo fee in the microwave 2, 3 times (yuk) you can set the temperature at the right drinking temp for you. And it will then keep at that temp all
Day if on coaster or about 11/2hrs without.
Everyone needs one
Working from home I have found this mug invaluable. No more heating my coo fee in the microwave 2, 3 times (yuk) you can set the temperature at the right drinking temp for you. And it will then keep at that temp all
Day if on coaster or about 11/2hrs without.
Everyone needs one
Working from home I have found this mug invaluable. No more heating my coo fee in the microwave 2, 3 times (yuk) you can set the temperature at the right drinking temp for you. And it will then keep at that temp all
Day if on coaster or about 11/2hrs without.
Everyone needs one
Working from home I have found this mug invaluable. No more heating my coo fee in the microwave 2, 3 times (yuk) you can set the temperature at the right drinking temp for you. And it will then keep at that temp all
Day if on coaster or about 11/2hrs without.
—-Original Review—-
I have to first say that I love this mug. The look is sleek, the technology is cool, and it works quite well! I was the envy of my office mates. I really enjoyed using this mug…. while it lasted.
The biggest problem is that I cannot use it anymore because the black coating is peeling off inside the cup.
I have always been very careful when I clean this mug, because I figured the mug was coated with something. So I used a soft sponge to clean out the coffee residue. Much to my dismay, the finish still flaked off after about 1.5 years of use. I’m pretty sure I’ve ingested it.
I’m very sad that after a very short life, and after the warranty period is gone (1 year), that my mug is totally worthless. I expected more out of a mug that cost me $137 bucks.
—-Updated 7/23/2021—-
I contacted Ember support directly, and told them about the problem, and other than giving them a picture of the cup, including the serial number, they didn’t ask any other questions and sent me a new mug, even though my warranty was clearly expired. Three days later I’m drinking from my new Ember mug! That’s pretty great customer service. Updated review from 1 star to 4 stars. We’ll see if this new mug suffers the same finish issue. Fingers crossed!
This is actually the second Ember mug I’ve gotten. I got the first one a couple of years ago, and recently I noticed that even though I never (not once) used a metal spoon on it, the surface at the bottom was scuffed up enough that I was nervous about ingesting small pieces of it. So I threw that one away. But this time I got the new version that claims to have an improved surface, and so far so good. That said, I love the fact that I can set the temperature to the “perfect” coffee temperature (in my case 138 degrees) and it stays that way! If I’m using it at my desk on the charger, I can have it at that temperature all day if I want and just take sips as I choose. I hate having to chug the rest of the coffee because it’s getting lukewarm. If I’m not at my desk, I know I have comfortably over an hour to drink it before it starts cooling. I would have given the first one five stars, and this one is bigger and has a longer battery life (and hopefully a more resilient surface). I gave two of these to good friends of mine for Christmas and they love them too. (I’m only giving four stars for “giftable” because of the price.) At work I have a cup warmer, which is OK, but I strongly prefer this mug because I can choose the perfect temperature. But more importantly, my office at work is a confined space, while at home I can take my Ember mug with me anywhere in the house and it’ll keep the temperature where I want it. As an aside, within a few days of getting it I accidentally dropped it, and it didn’t break. A regular mug would have shattered. Don’t try this at home, but it’s somewhat reassuring.
Bought a few of these
I don’t give 5 stars very often but this did get them and I’ve bought several of these as Christmas and birthday presents … they are really awesome.
I make coffee and often get side tracked and come back 30 mins or an hour later to Luke warm coffee. Not with this. If you leave it on the stand it stays roasting all day. If you walk around like I do then it stays super hot for about an hour. It really is very good.
Only Drawback? Not dishwasher safe !
Bought a few of these
I don’t give 5 stars very often but this did get them and I’ve bought several of these as Christmas and birthday presents … they are really awesome.
I make coffee and often get side tracked and come back 30 mins or an hour later to Luke warm coffee. Not with this. If you leave it on the stand it stays roasting all day. If you walk around like I do then it stays super hot for about an hour. It really is very good.
Only Drawback? Not dishwasher safe !
Works exactly as advertised
Expensive product but works perfectly, as advertised. The battery life is about 2 cups for me but appears to charge quickly.
I got white as the black version was not available at the time. Stains quite easily so takes a little more to wash than simply rinse and repeat.
Works exactly as advertised
Expensive product but works perfectly, as advertised. The battery life is about 2 cups for me but appears to charge quickly.
I got white as the black version was not available at the time. Stains quite easily so takes a little more to wash than simply rinse and repeat.
Great product. Keeps the temperature exactly the way I like my coffee and tea. Also like the app that it comes with. The only problem is the price, it’s over $$225 Canadian dollars and doesn’t come with free Return shipping. So be mindful when buying since you have to pay for the return shipping cost.
I think heat plates will work just as well when at home or in the office. If you really want it, consider buying the the travel version for car or outside use where you don’t have access to a plug. But if you want one for home use, I say it’s overpriced.
My overall rating is an average of the mug itself and the app used to control the mug. Overall, I love the mug so far, but there is definite room for improvement on the app.
The Ember Mug: 5 out of 5
The mug itself is awesome. Clean, attractive appearance. Easy to hold and drink from. It heats exactly as advertised. Battery life (so far) as advertised. It was amazing to have my last sip of coffee be just as hot as the first sip!
The Ember App: 3 out of 5
The app is hit-and-miss on functionality on an android phone. The mug set up perfectly first try and cleanly updated firmware on the mug. But the next morning, the app couldn’t connect to the mug until I removed and readded it. Then the next morning, it connected to the mug, but had the wrong status (status LEDs showed the mug fully charged, but the app thought the battery was low and therefore would not allow me to set a temperature). There was no way to force the app to refresh mug status and I was unwilling to try removing/readding the mug again. From forum searches, this has been an on-going issue. Luckily, I had an apple device and was able to download the app there and it appears to work so far. Also, I’m unsure why an app that controls a mug needs to have location services permissions, but it seems to work if even if you deny the permission.
Update:
16 months later I still use the ember mug every day and like it. But something is loose in the charger base. I have to turn it upside down and place the inverted mug underneath it. I guess a wire is loose or something of that sort so electricity only flows with the whole set-up inverted. So I can’t place the mug on the charger to keep my brew hot for a long time. Since I finish off any given dose of Java fairly fast, this is not a problem. I can do at least 2 cups before I have to recharge. I hope the charger doesn’t die completely.
Crazy expensive, but Ember uses induction heating to break the 125 barrier. The “hot” plate never gets hot. All the heat goes into the coffee. It holds a healthy 9 oz.
Hand wash. Do NOT microwave.
I never seriously thought I’d own a Bluetooth coffee mug and be happy I did.
The usual run of nearly identical coffee warmers are just miniature hot plates that, for safety reasons, do not dare go over a certain temperature; around 185. That temperature, transferred to your mug or cup, just can’t keep your coffee more than about 125 tops in a room with normal temperature. That just doesn’t do it for me. I don’t want warm coffee, I want a HOT coffee.
In the past — and by the past I mean about a week ago- I would get up literally every three minutes and warm up my cooling coffee in the microwave for 15 seconds. That worked, but it was tedious.
With the Ember mug, You download the app, easily pair your mug to the app after pressing the bottom button and set your desired maintenance temperature. In my case that temperature is 145. I would go to 155 if it would let me but 145 is the max and will do. If you’ve poured a cup that is hotter than 145 the temperature will gradually lower, accurately displayed on your phone or tablet screen if you care to look, and when your target temperature is reached you get a little notification and the temperature stays there very reliably. This is so great. No more getting up from the table and doing The microwave thing.
You don’t even have to keep it plugged in once it is charged. The ember mug is good for at least a couple of cups of coffee before the battery inside the mug runs out. If you keep it on the little induction plate then there is no limit to the number of times you can refill. You don’t have to drag around a little induction plate with its cord and transformer if you need to switch rooms.
Due to its induction style heating, the bottom of the mug does not get hot. The mug knows when liquid has been poured into it and turns on by itself. A neat thing: if you have half an inch of liquid in the mug it somehow knows that the liquid still needs heat. But as soon as the mug is empty, the mug knows the score and turns off.
As long as this thing keeps working reliably, as I pray that it will, I will regret the high price less and less as the months go by.
So buy buy buy Ember Mug!
UPDATE:
Remember when I said I wanted to love this mug? Well, I do now! I reached out to Ember to share my disappointment in the product, added an even worse pic than what you see here, and because the mug has a 1 year warranty they are sending me a new one! The ceramic coating should NOT peel and therefore is covered. One unfortunate thing is the black 14oz mugs directly from Ember are on backorder so I will have to wait a bit, but I am happy that as the winter months are approaching I will have my very much loved mug back! Thank you, Ember!
PREVIOUS REVIEW:, the ceramic coating is in fact peeling. So, now I must start my search for a replacement. If this was a $30 or even $50 mug, I’d say it’s been a good run and just buy an exact replacement. But, the tag on this thing is too high for that, in my opinion, and now I feel bad that I’ve given these as gifts! So disappointed.
I have owned my 14oz Ember mug for 9 months now, and all but about 6 weeks of that time I have used my mug every day! I really was in love with this mug. The app works great, it keeps my tea at the exact temp all day long if I keep it on the charger, and the battery life off the charger is nothing to sneeze at. Definitely have been diggin’ my mug. But! This week I am disappointed; crushed really. I have taken great care of my mug. From the get-go I even bought bpa-free plastic spoons to stir my tea so as not to cause peeling of the ceramic coating. I also always hand-wash and never use abrasive soaps or cleaning tools on it. Well, my great care has been all for not. This week, while carefully cleaning my mug, I noticed, at the bottom of my loved mug, it has happened
I LOVE THIS THING!
I was on the fence before making this purchase. I did due diligence and read all reviews. I decided the good outweighed the bad, and I am glad I did.
I am still getting used to the fact that I don’t have to be in a hurry to drink my coffee before it gets cold, and that even a refill from my French Press double walled vessel (that does not stay hot for very long) will rise to the temperature that I have chosen. The mug brings the coffee back up to temperature in a very short time.
Now…you may read bad things about battery life, and yes, a relatively short batter life is true. I did not time battery life, BUT- I use this mug in my office, at my desk, so I place it back on its coaster and it constantly recharges. Absolutely no issues with this method of usage.
One other only slightly annoying issue is with the Bluetooth connectivity. It seems that every day, I must reconnect the mug with the Bluetooth. But if I don’t reconnect, the only thing I am missing is the notification that my coffee has achieved my temperature of choice. No big deal.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with this purchase. I have had my eye on this product for some time now, and when I found that Ember was making a 14 oz mug I purchased it right away.
I would have given 5 stars if the battery life was longer. 5 stars for everything else though.
This was a work-from-home impulse purchase that I made as a result of COVID-19. Now that I have to pay for my own coffee (k-cups), I care much more about being less wasteful and drinking every drop (yes — I’m one of those people who are completely useless without a constant stream of coffee). I tend to nurse my coffee, and I would only get through half of a cup before it was too cold to be enjoyable.
I bought this Ember mug to combat my wasting coffee problem and I absolutely love it. I love that I can set my coffee to exactly the temperature that I want and that I receive a notification when the coffee “cools down” to that temperature after being made. It stays consistently hot with every sip, although the last sip or two is sometimes a bit hotter than expected.
I agree with others that the battery life could be better. However, I pretty much leave it on the coaster (charging device) all day, so it really isn’t an issue for me. I didn’t get this so I could walk around with my coffee, but rather just so it would stay hot while I’m at my desk. However, this is still the reason I dropped a star.
My only feature suggestion is to reposition the charging light on the coffee mug itself. It changes color to indicate whether it is charging (i.e., properly resting on the base), fully charged, almost depleted, etc. However, it is not positioned well for left handed people. I would recommend either putting a light on both sides, or else moving the indicator light to a more universal location, such as the handle. This didn’t impact my rating.
Overall, highly recommended if you want to keep your coffee hot and don’t really care about the battery life.
This mug is great because I never really have to worry about forgetting about my tea, and then coming back to a stone-cold cup 4 hours later. I even accidentally let the cup completely drain the battery, popped it on the charger with my cold tea, and it even reheated the tea to the temperature that I set. The battery is really only good for about an hour but it will work quite happily on the charging base and keep your drink warm. I've not been game enough to drink tea or coffee with milk in it, but if you're looking for a beverage to retain a nice drinking temperature, this cup rocks!
This mug is great because I never really have to worry about forgetting about my tea, and then coming back to a stone-cold cup 4 hours later. I even accidentally let the cup completely drain the battery, popped it on the charger with my cold tea, and it even reheated the tea to the temperature that I set. The battery is really only good for about an hour but it will work quite happily on the charging base and keep your drink warm. I’ve not been game enough to drink tea or coffee with milk in it, but if you’re looking for a beverage to retain a nice drinking temperature, this cup rocks!
I have had this mug for a week and so far I would say I love it! I stayed away from purchasing the first gen because I had read review after review saying the enamel had flaked off on the bottom of the inside. Seeing that that issue is supposedly fixed I figured I’d give it a try hoping for the best.
So far no sign of flaking and my coffee stays nice and hot! I am glad I went with the 14oz because 10oz would just be too small for myself. It has a good feel to it and it’s nice looking. The LED light on it will get you some stares and confused looks as they wonder why the heck your coffee mug is lighting up.
There are just a couple things I wish were different/better that kept me from giving this bad boy a 5 star. First I wish it had MORE battery whilst on it’s own without the coaster. 80min of standalone battery is just not enough. Many times if I’m at home I’m drinking more than one cup of coffee and I do not want to be tied down to my desk because my mug is about to die. The other thing is the PRICE! This thing is $$$! The price I paid for this is still just sitting there in the back of my head just laughing at me. It just seems absurd to throw out $130 on a coffee mug and I know I’m not the only person who thinks this. I Love my mug and I am pleased with the purchase, but by golly the price needs to come down. I wouldn’t even consider buying the travel mug while it sits there with that hefty pricetag just mocking me.