Reddit reviews DCI I Am Not a Paper Cup, Travel Coffee Mug, White Lid, 12oz Capacity, White, Porcelain, Spill-Proof
We found 9 Reddit comments about DCI I Am Not a Paper Cup, Travel Coffee Mug, White Lid, 12oz Capacity, White, Porcelain, Spill-Proof. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Turn your everyday disposable coffee cup into a reusable travel mug with this 12oz, double-walled, thermal ceramic cup ideal for commuting, sporting events, and the officeFeatures a flexible silicone lid that helps keep beverages hot or cold for longer and prevents messy spillsDurable and easy to clean, this classic travel mug is dishwasher and microwave safeLooking for a great birthday gift for mom, a unique coffee mug for Father's Day, the perfect stocking stuffer for a coffee lover, or teacher gifts? This travel mug is a great, inexpensive addition to a coffee gift basket!Great conversation starter as people will think this is a paper cup -- until they touch it or hear you set it down on the table; you will often have to explain that it's your I Am Not a Paper Cup travel mug!
I am of the opinion that both plastic and steel affect the taste of my coffee. I know stainless steel is supposed to be neutral but I swear it affects the taste, and plastic definitely does. The "I am not a paper cup" is what i have, it's currently unavailable as far as i know, but there are plenty of knock offs available. Just find one made of ceramic with a silicone lid.
I have one of these and I think it's just the cat's meow, although it does get a little brownish with time.
I'm a huge fan of the "This Is Not A Paper Cup" mug. You can now find it on Amazon here...
When I bought mine (many years ago now), I could only find them in the Museum of Modern Art gift shop (in San Francisco, but was also sold in NY, Chicago, et al MoMA gift shops) and they cost $25 each at the time - but Amazon now sells them for $11.46. The porcelain imparts no taste or flavor outside of the coffee itself. The double-walled construction keeps the coffee nice and hot for the length of any reasonable commute (mine is about 35 mins). The food-grade silicone lid fits perfectly and allows for perfect car-sipping. The silicone DOES have a very noticeable plastic-ey smell when new, but mine has absolutely no smell at all now. It takes several washings to get rid of the original silicone smell. I take the lid off when I'm at the office and want to drink coffee at my desk anyway...
I've never been a big fan of stainless steel - I just like the heft and feel of a good porcelain mug. The outside of the mug has a perfect paper cup texture/feel, and the inside is perfectly glassy porcelain. Hope that helps!
Most travel mugs don't handle microwave ovens very well, at lest the ones I've heard of. Many have metal inside, some in the side and some in the opening mechanism in the lid.
I would not be too worried about the plastic warping, but some plastic types can supposedly release some unhealthy chemicals when microwaved, which can ruin the taste of the coffee (but might also be a bit dangerous to consume).
There are travel mugs that are advertised as microwave safe, but they tend to be less insulated than the ones metal/non-microwaveable ones, like this one.
I have one like this. There are different kinds at Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Wal-Mart off the top of my head.
You could try on of these: I Am Not A Paper Cup
I've used one and it keeps the coffee hot for longer than a standard mug...
Yeah, anything glass, ceramic, or stainless steel is what you want. Make sure the stainless steel isn't coated on the inside.
Some suggestions:
A roomate has a plastic reusable tumbler like the one you included in your post. I haven't smelled it, but I have noticed that it's cracked and stained brown. Avoid plastic.
I had this porcelain version of the mug you linked to for years and loved it. I was so sad when I dropped it. I really should buy a new one. Anyway, the inside was always clean, the top was easy enough to clean even if it was silicone, and the insulation was great.
There is an interesting ceramic coffee cup that resembles those disposable paper ones that coffee shops and gas stations give you...I'll edit this if I find the link
EDIT: THIS is the cup. I'm pretty sure you can find it cheaper elsewhere. I saw it on another site for like USD$9.
Ceramic coffee mug with lid