Toronto Star

Your coffee deserves to travel in style too

The perfect coffee companion for every expedition

- PATRICIA KAROUNOS

If you’re as picky about your travel mug as you are about the way you take your coffee, chances are that you’re still searching for the perfect vessel that’s able to keep you properly caffeinate­d while you’re on the go. Enter these five smartly-designed options that are sure to deliver.

The Steadfast Option

The truly nofuss choice, Zojirushi’s Japanese stainless-steel traveller retains heat or cold for up to six hours (yes, really), and comes with a fun, splash-free flip-open lid that locks securely to prevent annoying accidental spills.

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, from $38, amazon.ca

The Coffee Obsessive’s Option

This sleek barista-approved mug provides both heat retention and a divine drinking experience. The wide, thin-lipped mouth is designed to feel similar to sipping from a wine glass, while the double-walled heat-locked ceramic interior won’t alter the taste of your brew.

Fellow Carter Everywhere 12 oz. Mug, $42, eightounce­coffee.ca

The High-Tech Option

On sleepy mornings, waiting for your cup of joe to hit the exact right temperatur­e feels like a high-risk waiting game: Sip too early and risk scalding your tongue, but wait too long and you may as well have made iced coffee. Enter the leak-proof Ember Travel Mug, which lets you set the exact temperatur­e of your drink and maintain it for up to three hours (or longer when your mug is resting on the charging pad), so your coffee is always just right.

Ember 2 Travel Mug, $235, urbanoutfi­tters.com

The Handled Option

Hip local brewers Pilot Coffee Roasters teamed up with drinkware brand MiiR for a version of their throwback-style mug that is uniquely Toronto. Double-wall vacuum insulation means your coffee will stay piping hot for hours, but the cup’s convenient handle means your hands won’t feel it a bit.

Pilot Coffee Roasters x MiiR, $31, pilotcoffe­eroasters.com

The All-in-One Option

Toronto-based brand Viva’s Recharge Pro functions as both a travel mug and easy-to-use brewer. Simply fill the provided filter with coffee grounds or tea leaves, add hot water and let your drink steep for a few minutes. Then snap the no-leak lid firmly in place, and you’re good to go.

Viva Recharge Pro, $60, shopviva.com

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