![]() Once charged (which takes about two hours), the Ember Mug is ready to be paired with a phone. Prior to using the Ember Mug for the first time, I had to charge the mug by placing it onto its charging coaster, which gets plugged in via the AC power adapter. Underneath the logo is a smart LED light, which flashes in a solid white to indicate that the perfect temperature has been attained. (The 14-ounce Ember Mug measures 4.6 inches tall and 3.46 inches wide, again with a 4.4-inch coaster.) Weighing 14.5 ounces and measuring 4.2 inches tall x 3.3 inches wide (not including the handle), the 10-ounce Ember Mug is similar in weight and size to a basic ceramic mug, and it charges on its 4.4-inch matching coaster. I found that this coating closely resembled the feel of a ceramic mug and therefore didn’t affect the flavor of beverages like stainless steel can, which was a major plus in my opinion. The Ember Mug comes with a sleek matching charging coaster and is made of durable stainless steel with a ceramic-reinforced coating. I tested the second-generation Ember Mug² to see how long it could keep hot liquids warm, how it works with other beverages, and how well the mug and app are designed. This smart mug warms hot beverages (whether coffee, tea, or another drink) to maintain the ideal temperature much longer than your average ceramic cup. But finally, there’s a solution: the Ember Mug. Unfortunately, coffee can only stay hot for so long before it quickly loses heat. There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee in the morning-something about its warmth is both calming and comforting as you begin the day. Keep reading for our full product review. Next thing I know, my toaster will be telling me that it’s the perfect time to pop-up my crumpet and my iron will be reminding me that I haven’t pressed creases into my trousers since 2019.We purchased the Ember Mug² so our reviewer could put it to the test. ![]() It is fun to see little push notifications asking me ‘What’s in your cup?’ or ‘A software update is available for your mug’. I also can’t access the app without my mug nearby, so I can’t edit settings while out and about (then again, why would I?). ![]() I don’t want to have to scroll through my phone to make sure I’m logging a flat white, not an espresso, or that this particular drink is caffeine-free. However, having all these different presets can feel a bit like overkill. You can also link the app with a health app, if you’re particularly concerned about monitoring your caffeine intake. If you like your tea precisely 1.5☌ warmer than your coffee, well, you’re using the right device for that. Within the app, you can create different presets for all your favourite beverages. The Ember app is available on Android and Apple devices, but due to differences in Bluetooth capabilities Ember say that not all phones will pick up the mug’s signals, so it’s worth checking their list of compatible devices. I’m now used to a perfectly-warmed drink at any time of day, so my colleagues now see my unpleasantly surprised grimace when I pick up my mug mid-meeting. But switching from the Ember to a plain old china cup is actually quite difficult. Of course, I could just use a regular mug in the office. But when I come to the office, I either need to bring the mug and its charger with me, or purchase a spare coaster for an extra £39.95. At home, I can keep the mug on its charging coaster, and if I need to move to another room for a call I can be confident that the battery will keep my drink warm for at least an hour and a half. Maybe the next iteration of the Ember Mug could be designed so that the bottom section, which holds the rechargeable battery, could be disconnected?Īfter about a month of use, I’ve found the mug doesn’t really suit the post-pandemic flexible working set-up that our office has adopted. Of course, you can’t microwave the Ember Mug², nor can you put it in the dishwasher. According to one reviewer, the mug won’t register anything under 37.8☌, but the app won’t let you programme a temperature below 50☌.įor a smart device, it does require some analogue actions. Nor can you leave your Ember off the coaster, let the battery run down and then expect that putting it back on the coaster will bring your drink up to temp. You can’t pour in cold coffee from your cafetière and expect the mug to make it drinkable. It’s important to note that the Ember Mug² is designed to keep things hot, not to reheat drinks that have gone completely cold.
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