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Ember Mug 2 - the smart mug that keeps coffee at your perfect temperature for hours
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
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An app-controlled mug that heats your coffee to an exact temperature and holds it there for hours - no more reheating.
Perfect for
Coffee & tea obsessivesDesk workersSplurge pickFor someone who won't treat themselves
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It heats your coffee or tea to an exact temperature you set in an app, then holds it there - no more reheating a mug you forgot about, no more scalding first sip or lukewarm last one. It looks like a sleek matte mug and quietly does one clever thing extremely well.
It is a proper splurge gift for the coffee obsessive, the work-from-home desk warrior, or anyone who lets their tea go cold reading emails. The kind of luxury they would never buy themselves - which is exactly what makes it a great gift.
The honest catch
The battery holds temperature for a bit over an hour off the charging coaster, so it lives on its coaster at a desk - it is a desk mug, not a travel mug, and the price is steep for what is still a mug.
Who should skip it
Skip for someone who drinks their coffee fast anyway, or who wants a travel mug for the commute.
Questions people ask
How does it keep coffee hot?
You set a target temperature in the Ember app and the mug heats to it and holds it; on its charging coaster it stays hot indefinitely, and off it for the battery's life.
How long does the battery last?
Around 80 minutes off the coaster on the Mug 2; the listing has the exact figure. It is designed to sit on its coaster at a desk.
Is it dishwasher safe?
It is hand-wash - it should not go in the dishwasher or be submerged. The listing details the care.
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