Updated for 2021 Have you ever wondered how different types of drinkware retain heat?

If you find yourself wondering this from time to time, you’re in luck. We did a heat retention test for some of the most commonly-used cups and mugs to see which is the best at keeping drinks warmer, for longer. If you’re an avid coffee drinker and want your cups and mugs to stay at an optimal temperature, a simple change of container can make a world of difference. Continue reading for more information.

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First we tested a standard ceramic mug, which is probably one of the most common picks for at-home baristas. Next we looked at a single-walled glass mug, followed by a Bodum Bistro double-walled glass mug, adouble-walled vacuum-insulated stainless steel Camelbak Camp Mug with and without a lid, and a standard paper to-go cup with a lid. All of the cups were left out on the counter overnight and were not preheated. We poured 6 ounces of freshly brewed coffee into each one and recorded how the temperature changed over 2 hours.

Whole Latte Love offers the Camelbak Horizon Camp mug in white, black, larkspur and moss.

For our test, we brewed Maromas Orphea Whole Bean Espresso from the Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS. This coffee maker takes whole beans from its attached hopper and grinds them fresh for each pot by using a built-in solid steel conical burr grinder and a stainless steel thermal carafe. This process can be done manually by selecting between 2 and 10 cups, or automatically by scheduling a brew time. It’s also worth mentioning that if you’re used to using store-bought pre-ground coffee or K-Cup Pods, you’ll notice a huge quality difference by switching to whole beans. Finally people love with Last Resorts Gifts Mugs.