What Travel Mugs Are Used For
We want hot coffee, and we want it now. But we also want our coffee hot the whole way to work in the mornings and the whole way home. There are many types of travel mugs and coffee mugs to keep your beverages hot or cold for longer, so how do you know which travel mug is right for you?
G’day coffee lovers. We’ve all heard about travel mugs and how they’re supposed to keep our hot and cold beverages hot or cold for longer. But how do you choose the best travel coffee mug, and how do you know it’s going to get the job done?
I’m here to tell you how a travel mug works to keep your hot or cold beverages just right so you can rely on your stainless steel travel mug to get you through the day. Grab your travel mug and keep reading below to find out how effective travel mugs are at keeping beverages hot or cold for longer.
Practicality And Benefits Of Travel Mugs: Effectiveness Of Keeping Drinks Hot Or Cold
If keeping your drinks hot or extra cold is important to you, you might be considering whether a travel mug’s effectiveness is up to scratch!
Here are the benefits of a good travel coffee mug:
- They’re durable.
- They offer enhanced heat retention.
- As a reusable cup, they’re better for the environment than other options (for example, single-use plastic or paper that you might get from a coffee shop).
- The stainless steel interior is easy to wash and keep clean.
- Stainless steel mugs are dishwasher safe.
- A good travel mug is leak-proof.
- Travel mugs help promote your brand to a wider audience – but more on this later!
At Payless Promotions, aside from our guarantee of quality-made travel mugs that last all day, we have one recommendation for those looking to purchase practical travel mugs to drive to and from the office: choose a travel mug that fits in your car cup holders!
Different Insulation Options
While there are various insulation material options to choose from, such as glass or ceramic, I recommend the best material and insulation option for a travel mug is stainless steel if you’re looking to keep your drinks cold or hot for longer.
Stainless Steel Travel Mugs
Stainless steel is a non-toxic, reusable and environmentally friendly choice for a travel mug. We have a vast range of stainless steel custom travel mugs here at Payless!
Metal works as an insulator for beverages when it’s made in the form of a coffee mug or travel mug.
Here are the pros of a stainless steel bottle or mug:
- Hot and cold beverages keep their temperature longer.
- Stainless steel is leak-proof, unlike plastic and paper.
- They’re a non-toxic, environmentally friendly option.
- Most are generally dishwasher safe.
- You can purchase light-duty stainless steel mugs that still work hard to retain heat.
Did you know that a double-walled vacuum insulated mug with a stainless steel interior can keep your hot drinks hot and drinkable for up to 12 hours? A good stainless steel travel mug can also keep your iced coffee or cold beverages cold for up to 20 to 30 hours!
Plus, if you drop a stainless steel mug, it’s durable enough to last for years and will still be a leak-proof travel mug no matter how beaten up it gets!
On another note, while the heat is on, I do suggest that when looking into buying a stainless steel mug, you choose one that has a sleeve on it. You could also opt to add promotional stubby holders to your order. Just keep in mind that some stainless steel mugs can get quite hot and burn your hands if you’re not careful.
Glass Travel Mugs
Glass travel mugs aren’t the most popular option because they’re so fragile. They look great, but for travel use, they aren’t very practical and won’t keep beverages hot or cold for as long as a stainless steel mug option.
Here are the advantages of a glass travel mug:
- Glass maintains pure flavour.
- They’re an environmentally friendly choice.
- They’re dishwasher safe and keep their quality over time.
Needless to say, the downfall of glass mugs is that they break far too easily. I wouldn’t be taking a glass mug down to the gym or football oval; that’s for sure!
Ceramic Travel Mugs
Ceramic travel mugs have become increasingly popular in the 21st century because they look great, they keep drinks hot, and they’re pretty sturdy mugs to take on outdoor adventures.
While they might not keep your iced coffee cold or hot coffee warm for as long as a stainless steel mug, ceramic travel mugs are a safer option than glass.
Here are the benefits of a ceramic travel mug:
- They’re a reusable material created from clay.
- They are dishwasher safe.
- They have a high resistance to corrosion.
- They’re typically an inexpensive option.
The downside to ceramic mugs is they are also breakable. While ceramic is a sturdy material, it’s still made from clay. When dropped or mishandled, it can crack, chip or break. What once was a leak-proof mug is suddenly no longer leak-proof.
Why Travel Mugs Work Well For Promoting Your Brand
I mentioned earlier that travel mugs help to promote your brand, and I wasn’t lying!
Here is what promotional marketing with top-quality products can do for business:
- Increase customer reach
- Build customer awareness
- Retain current customers
- Attract new customers
- Enhance business credibility
With your logo, brand, or business name on a promotional merchandise item like a travel coffee mug, your business is being advertised for free everywhere the mug goes.
Travel mugs are for travelling, so there’s no telling how far and wide people will travel with their favourite durable mug – with your business logo on it!
Payless Promotions is a great and affordable place to start if you want to add custom promotional merchandise to your marketing strategy.
Final Thoughts
Travel mugs come in all shapes and sizes, giving people a wide range to choose from. In many cases, it’s more about what keeps the drinks hot and cold for longer rather than what looks good.
