Best Travel Coffee (and Tea) Mugs

We evaluated travel mugs for temperature retention, leak- and spill-resistance, stability, comfort while drinking, ease of opening with one hand, ease of washing, and durability:

Chantal Livestrong Travel Mug
Chantal Livestrong Travel Mug

Chantal Livestrong Travel Mug, 15 ounces ($22)
Pros: The slim bottle rests comfortably in your hand, and the screw-on cap won't leak or spill.
Con: The long, narrow shape makes it hard to clean, but a bottle brush will help.
(In stainless steel; chantal.com)

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Contigo Extreme Mug
Contigo Extreme Mug

Contigo Extreme Mug, 16 ounces ($20)
Pros:
The locking lid provides a leak- and spill-proof seal. A carabineer is built into the handle of the mug for clipping onto a bag.
Cons: If you take a sip while driving, the long shape and bulky handle may obscure your view. Drinks didn't hold their temperatures very long.
(In blue, red, silver, black, green, and brown; Amazon.com)




Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug
Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug

Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug, 12 ounces ($22)
Pro: An open/close button on top of the mug makes it easy to open and sip using only one hand. While the mug works fine for hot drinks, it's particularly good at keeping iced drinks cold.
Con: The wide shape of the mug can make it slightly awkward to hold.
(In stainless steel; oxo.com)

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Zojirushi Tuff Slim
Zojirushi Tuff Slim

Zojirushi Tuff Slim, 17 ounces ($39)
Pros: The slim shape is easy to grasp. If you forget to clean it out at the end of the day, it won't retain any nasty odors.
Con: This mug requires you to remove a screw-on cap and press a small button prior to sipping, which is inconvenient and occupies both hands. It's also very pricy.
(In stainless steel; Amazon.com)



Zojirushi Tuff Mug
Zojirushi Tuff Mug

Zojirushi Tuff Mug, 12 ounces ($32)
Pros: Coffee stays piping hot for two hours. The screw-on lid creates a tight seal so you won't leak or spill a single drop.
Con: The sharp lip on this mug could be uncomfortable to sip from. It's quite pricey.
(In stainless steel; Amazon.com)

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