{"id":871,"date":"2009-11-25T12:32:38","date_gmt":"2009-11-25T19:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/green-environmentally-friendly-products-travel-gear\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T12:07:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:07:00","slug":"stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Stainless Steel Travel Mug Contigo Travel Mug Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug &#8211; We\u2019ve written a ton about <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-water-bottle-smackdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stainless steel water bottles<\/a> but as the school year approached, I began to consider how I was going to transport tea to school.<\/p>\n<p>We had previously gotten rid of all of our BPA-infused travel mugs&#8230;we are now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/bpa\/faq-20058331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BPA-Free<\/a>! So, I explored my options and settled on a Contigo Travel Mug. Contigo was kind enough to send a few of their Contigo travel mugs for review. Here are my thoughts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45640\" style=\"width: 152px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45640\" src=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Contigo-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Mug.jpg\" alt=\"Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug\" width=\"162\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Contigo-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Mug.jpg 162w, https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Contigo-Stainless-Steel-Travel-Mug-138x300.jpg 138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mug\"><\/span>The Best Stainless Steel Travel Mug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#The_Best_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mug\" title=\"The Best Stainless Steel Travel Mug?\">The Best Stainless Steel Travel Mug?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Spill-Proof_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mug\" title=\"Spill-Proof Stainless Steel Travel Mug\">Spill-Proof Stainless Steel Travel Mug<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#BPA-Free\" title=\"BPA-Free\">BPA-Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Stainless_steel_travel_mug_Contigo_Insulated\" title=\"Stainless steel travel mug, Contigo&nbsp; Insulated&nbsp;\">Stainless steel travel mug, Contigo&nbsp; Insulated&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Kids_Sippy_Cups\" title=\"Kids Sippy Cups\">Kids Sippy Cups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Downsides_to_the_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mug\" title=\"Downsides to the Stainless Steel Travel Mug\">Downsides to the Stainless Steel Travel Mug<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Would_I_Recommend_It\" title=\"Would I Recommend It?\">Would I Recommend It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Benefits_of_the_AutoSeal\" title=\"Benefits of the AutoSeal\">Benefits of the AutoSeal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#AutoSeal_Specs\" title=\"AutoSeal Specs\">AutoSeal Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/stainless-steel-travel-mug-contigo-mug-review\/#Other_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mugs\" title=\"Other Stainless Steel Travel Mugs\">Other Stainless Steel Travel Mugs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>I would venture to say that the Contigo travel mug is the best stainless steel travel mug there is. It has honestly revolutionized my life.<\/p>\n<p>Why? It\u2019s leak proof. Totally, 100% leak proof. So leak proof that I put it in my laptop bag (next to my laptop) filled with hot tea.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not much of a risk-taker, and honestly it took me awhile to trust my Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug enough to be able trust it, but it really can be tossed in a bag and it won\u2019t leak. I do usually turn it upside down just to be sure it\u2019s sealed.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spill-Proof_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mug\"><\/span>Spill-Proof Stainless Steel Travel Mug<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only does the mug not leak when I travel with it, it also is spill proof when I knock it over.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BPA-Free\"><\/span>BPA-Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides the BPA-free stainless steel travel mug, Contigo also sells BPA-free plastic.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stainless_steel_travel_mug_Contigo_Insulated\"><\/span>Stainless steel travel mug, Contigo&nbsp; Insulated&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did I mention it\u2019s double walled and vacuum sealed? During October, when we had unseasonable cold weather and snow, I filled my Contigo travel mug with tea heading off to school.<\/p>\n<p>Two hours later (after waiting for the bus outside for a good while) the tea was still warm. I love using my Contigo for tea, but if you&#8217;re looking for a tea-specific travel mug, you might want to check out Teas Etc.&#8217;s travel mug set.<\/p>\n<p>For more tea travel mugs (tea-specific travel mug ideas). It wasn\u2019t piping hot, but warm enough to comfortably drink.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kids_Sippy_Cups\"><\/span>Kids Sippy Cups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contigo also makes their autoseal cups for kids!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downsides_to_the_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mug\"><\/span>Downsides to the Stainless Steel Travel Mug<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My only negative thought about this mug is that it does retain smell or taste. If you don\u2019t wash it out right away it can really smell; we had to use a vinegar soak in it one after leaving coffee in it for a few days.<\/p>\n<p>Also, since Kimberly drinks coffee and I drink tea, we\u2019ve found that even with a good washing it still maintains the smell taste just slightly. So, I would recommend that if you drink multiple hot beverages you get two.<\/p>\n<p>Use one only for coffee and the other only for tea. Alternatively, you could remember to wash it out every night and not leave it in the car for a week.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_I_Recommend_It\"><\/span>Would I Recommend It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I would highly recommend Contigo&#8217;s Stainless Steel Mug for any traveler, student, or commuter. It really will change your life. Making drinks at home and having a safe way to tote them with you makes all the difference on stressful, busy mornings. You won&#8217;t need to stop to buy coffee or tea.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Here\u2019s what Contigo&#8217;s website says about their mugs:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>AUTOSEAL\u00ae Stainless Steel Travel Mug (Vacuum Insulated) &#8211; Never spill another drop!<\/li>\n<li>100% spill- and leak-proof travel mug uses exclusive AUTOSEAL\u00ae technology to prevent accidental spills.<\/li>\n<li>Press the AUTOSEAL\u00ae button to sip, and release the button to automatically seal.<\/li>\n<li>This self-sealing lid technology is combined with a double-wall, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel mug, providing exceptional temperature retention.<\/li>\n<li>Beverages stay hot for 4 hours or cold for 12 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_AutoSeal\"><\/span>Benefits of the AutoSeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Patented AUTOSEAL\u00ae lid is 100% leak-proof and 100% spill-proof.<\/li>\n<li>Drinking made easy!<\/li>\n<li>Press to sip.<\/li>\n<li>Release to seal.<\/li>\n<li>The AUTOSEAL\u00ae Stainless Steel Mug automatically seals between sips to ensure no spills.<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum-insulated technology keeps beverages hot for 4 hours, and cold for 12 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Contoured body makes this travel mug easy to hold and easy on the eyes.<\/li>\n<li>The AUTOSEAL\u00ae Stainless Steel Mug will hold up to 16 oz. of your favorite beverage and fits most standard car cup holders.<\/li>\n<li>Constructed with a double wall and stainless steel inside and out for maximum travel mug performance.<\/li>\n<li>BPA free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AutoSeal_Specs\"><\/span>AutoSeal <strong>Specs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volume: 16 oz.<\/p>\n<p>Weight: 0.8 lbs.<\/p>\n<p>Dimensions: 3.6\u201dL x 7.9\u201dH x 3.3\u201dW<\/p>\n<p>With go-anywhere style and convenience, this thermal mug features AUTOSEAL\u00ae technology for 100% spill- and leak-proof performance.<\/p>\n<p>Double wall construction helps retain beverage temperature and prevents external condensation.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Stainless_Steel_Travel_Mugs\"><\/span>Other Stainless Steel Travel Mugs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not interested in a Contigo, we&#8217;ve heard good things about this Stainless Steel Travel mug: Thermos Nissan Tea Tumbler with Infuser has free same day shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Also, check out Yeti Tumblers review and the review of the Walmart&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/ozark-trail-tumbler-walmart-yeti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ozark Trail Tumbler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what you use it for, the Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug is a truly fantastic product. It&#8217;s BPA-free, safe, and convenient. I highly recommend it for coffee, tea, or anything else you like to drink warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve written a ton about stainless steel water bottles; but as the school year approached I began to consider how I was going to transport tea to school. 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