ContigoWest Loop Autoseal Travel Mug, Stainless Steel Thermal Mug, Vacuum Flask, Leakproof, Coffee Mug with BPA Free Easy-Clean Lid

My title says it all. I am on my second day with the mug. On the first day I made my drink and headed off for my daily commute. Hot drink - god yes, hotter than the sun most of the time. Easy to drink from? Ah, no...seems I had to try to suck my hot drink through a small hole.Got to work and was in a meeting, tried to drink from my shiny mug in a cool fashion but then looked a bit daft as it leaked and dripped all over the place.Having read other 1 * reviews it seems this was a common issue and I was ready to send it back. Then I read one of the 5* reviews and it appears I, like some others, had been trying to drink through the lock switch! Hence why my mug was impossible to drink from and leaked like the QPR defence.I am on day 2 and using it properly! There is a small spout on the opposite side to the lock switch, this is where you drink from, so please don't make the same mistake as me!I went for the plain sliver mug as a) it is £10 cheaper than the coloured ones and b) there is no chance of the colour coming off through washing as others have reported.The mug really is leak proof, you can tip it upside down and it will not leak its molten contents over you.I made a hot drink for it at 7.00am this morning and 4 hours later it is still hot. My wife would say that it is not hot as it doesn't remove skin from your lips but for me it is perfect.That would be my only complaint, I make a drink to take on my commute but I have to wait an hour into my journey before I can drink without suffering 3rd degree burns!Overall, it is a good looking, easy to use and clean mug. It keeps your drinks warm for a good period of time and so far is not leaking (as long as you use it properly)

£19.99 on a travel mug? I must say, only because I had Amazon credit on my account did I decide to stretch to this cost. However my cause for apprehension was soon diminished during my 2 weeks of use.This isn't going to keep hot drinks warm for days, of course its not designed for that. My off the shelf coffee made straight from the kettle will stay hot and drinkable for a good 3 / 4 hours in this mug. I've taken it on dog walks, travelling and used it in 2 different car cup holders with ease. The push button to drink works, as does its respectable lock to physically prevent the button from being pressed by accident. It does not leak and holds around a large cup of coffee. Its not awkward to hold and as it states, you only need 1 hand to use it, even to unlock it first if needs be.You feel a little heat loss around the plastic / rubber lid which is expected and you should take care (as I've learnt the hard way), not expecting it at times to maintain the temperature so well on a quick slurp. It fits in my coat pocket, all be it sticking out the top but I don't care. The top is flat with a dipped ergonomic lip to interface with your mouth using around a finger width gap for the liquid to pour. Should you neck it, your nose will press on the top of the lid comfortably. Give it a good clean on arrival to get rid of that Chinese factory taste and you're good to go.I've mainly used this for coffee, but one day a Jasmine Tea bag caught my eye which I tried in the mug. I don't think I cleaned it very well after that as the next couple of coffee's had a hint of Jasmine. At times, I don't want a full cup of coffee usually because I don't have the time to enjoy or drink it. This is great to make it, and have it on your person so should you want a quick swig, its there. Since purchasing this, I've stopped wasting cups of coffee which have been discarded after being left cold or forgotten around the house.Would I buy this again? Yes I wouldIs it worth the £20? Yes I would say so, although I am not by no means diverse in travel mugs, I do appreciate its built well and it does (and should do) what its intended to do which is all you can ask. I think it would take a good few drops onto a solid tiled kitchen floor to damage it. Good job once and all that....

I bought this travel mug a month ago and used it every working day. This is the best travel mug I ever seen and friends and colleagues are now considering buying one !1) The drink remains hot ridiculously long. I make my drink around early in the morning and it's often hot (not lukewarm) at noon. Now i need to consider topping it up with cold water in order not to burn myself. The manufacturer correctly says: "If filling with boiling liquid, allow liquid to cool down 'with the lid off' for at least 3 minutes before attaching the lid" But it's easier cooling down a drink than warming it up, so no problem !2) You won't burn your hands holding it ! With other mugs, the exterior becomes super hot with time because of the drink. It means either I'm burning my hands while holding it or I need to be careful that it's not next to electronics if I put it in my bag. This one, no problem at all! The exterior remains cool and I even put it in my bag on a chocolate bar for more than an hour after making my drink, the chocolate didn't melt at all. Super good (but that also means you need to be careful when drinking not to burn yourself as the drink may be super hot while the mug is cool. You get accustom to that very quickly).3) No leak at all. The Autoseal button is very discreet and very good against leak. You can also lock this button if you put the mug in your bag thanks to the easy lock on the top of the mug. I'm absolutely not scared putting my drink in my bag next to important paper !4) It's super easy to clean. The lid can pivot, no loose piece, you're just bringing the mouthpiece out so it's easy to clean everywhere. As opposed to other mugs or bottles, it means that every parts can be cleaned easily, much better hygiene ! The top part is also dishwasher safe, if you have one.5) The mug can contain a real big drink, not a small one !6) The mug comes in plenty of beautiful colour. That's not the most important thing but I'm really happy of my blue mug, it's beautiful, original and I can't get it mix up.Definitely a great mug, super useful and easy to use. I recommend it to friends and family and even consider buying it as a useful Christmas gift !