![]() ![]() 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. I only discovered this after playing around for a few days with different options. More on the app further down, but it might be useful to know my preferred temperature is 53☌. But, to change the temperature, you need to use the Ember app, and thus have to have a smartphone. The mug comes pre-set to keep beverages at 57.3☌, which was way too hot for my liking, especially for that last drop at the bottom of the mug which felt like it was burning my tongue. It’s not a real problem – I’ve just upped my daily dosage to three cups of tea, not two. It’s lighter than I expected, though I should have opted for the larger 414ml (14oz) size, as the smaller 295ml (10oz) option doesn’t quite match up to my ceramic mugs. I opted for the new metallic design (available for an additional £30) and really do like the look of my rose gold mug and coaster. On first use, I was pleasantly surprised by my Ember. But is the Ember Mug² worth it? Drink to your pleasure Or, I could spend nearly £100 on a smart mug that promises users beverages at the perfect temperature. It’s a minor, albeit daily, annoyance, and one that I could resolve by using an insulated thermos perhaps, or by cutting my caffeine intake. Before I know it, I’ve half a mug of cold builder’s brew left and must decide between microwaving the remains or making an entirely new cup and throwing the old away (which, at the thought of such waste, I can hear my British grandmother gasping). ![]() It’s not by choice – I fully intend to finish my cup, but then my work phone rings or I get stuck into a good book. If you're not a fan of coffee, you can also have tea.Ember Mug² review: Is this smart mug worth £99.95? Simple yet effective design and made from the same high quality material as the cup itself, with a non-slip finish on the bottom. The saucer that works as a charging station has a nice long cable with which I can place it exactly where I want, on my desk, next to the keyboard, within reach. The only downside is that you can't put it in the dishwasher (nor in the microwave, no idea why you would, but don't). The light, which works as an indicator (status: charging, charged and in standby, warm, heating up, off) is secretly very cool and even adjustable (RGB!) so that you can keep different cups apart. The material also insulates well, even with boiling hot water you can just hold it in your hand. The cup itself feels and looks qualitatively and is nicely finished, no weird edges or other crazy things and it just drinks as you would expect from a normal cup. Just put coffee in it and drink it, or not. It has a sensor that knows when there is something in it that needs to stay warm, so no hassle with buttons or switching on/off. You have to update the cup after you take it out of the box, but after that you can use it as if it were a normal cup. The app is a bit overkill in my opinion and absolutely not necessary for use, but nice to have with you if you are an absolute control freak and want to set exactly how hot your coffee should be. ![]() In addition, your favorite drink just stays that little bit better, even if you continue drinking, because it is still just as warm as when you poured it. I forgot so often that I still had half a cup of coffee left, and there you are with that cold black disappointment. It's a bit crazy to spend so much money on a cup, but sometimes it's the little things in life that add up and become worth the money at the end of the month. ![]()
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