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Review on ๐Ÿ”ฅ Zojirushi SM-YAF48 Thermal Mug 0.48L - Red: Innovative Insulated Travel Companion by Barbara Pisarek แ Œ

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best offers, glad I bought it.

Instead than wasting time researching other options and watching comparison videos, I'll just declare that the Zojirushi is currently the greatest personal thermos cup on the market. I did a lot of soul-searching before making a purchase, because... well, you get the idea. But, they are not, since no JNL Thermos, Stanley, Emsa, or Contigo cup can compare to this one. The Chinese knockoffs of Zojirushi are embarrassing to bring up. In the foreseeable future, I don't see any other manufacturer dislodging the Japanese from their dominating position in thermal building. To sum up, in my view, it is not even worth asking which brand of thermal mug is best. The only remaining question is which modelโ€”out of several options such as the SM-KC, SM-SD, SM-YAF, etc.โ€”to go with. It's easy to get mixed up! The flasks are nearly identical except for minor details like design, capacity, and Teflon coating. As a result, the basic concept of how the cover works is universal. Finally, the cost of a Zojirushi will be through the roof in 2022. As of this review's publication, 5.0 and up is appropriate. On the other hand, a mug may be purchased on Amazon for about $28-29 (currently around $800-900), well, plus delivery, yes. Nonetheless, the final cost is still reduced by half.

Pros
  • It's easy to open and close with one hand; it keeps liquids hot or cold for an extended period of time; it has a lid to keep dust out; the lid stays open when not in use so as not to bump into your nose; it has a dual-hole spout design so that liquids pour evenly and without splashing, so your tongue won't get burned if you're driving on bumpy roads; and it doesn't leak. Zojirushi mugs have a great ratio of their external dimensions to their usable internal volume while yet being very light because there is a minimum gap between the walls. (For the sake of clarity, the image below features a pair of mugs that are otherwise indistinguishable. Zojirushi is the smallest at 0.36 liters, while Emsa is the largest at 0.48 liters.
Cons
  • The mug is perfect in every significant way. Except for the fact that I'd like there to be a carabiner or hand strap eyelet in the lid so that the mug may be attached to the outside of a backpack and kept from spilling out of a side pocket. But in most cases, it's not that big of a deal; - This model is not offered in a nonstick option, which is a minor point of contention. Exactly what "non-stick" coating they use, I am unsure. Teflon or ceramics - but the maker claims that it's easier to clean up after spills of tea and coffee. I really don't know if this is true or not. A stainless steel flask is at your disposal. (Hostess, take note: effervescent denture-cleaning tablets work wonders on any stainless steel thermos, leaving them spotless and ready for use. You can skip using a brush altogether. You may get these pills at any drugstore. ;\s- Also, possibly, this mug can lie a little worse in a woman's hand than in a man's, so it makes sense for frail girls to look at cylindrical models of a smaller diameter: SM-KC/SM-SC/SM-SD, etc. (To sum up, head to the manufacturer's site, where you'll find a gazillion articles.) To give you an idea of how they'll sit in your palm, I can tell you that every cylindrical model has the same diameter as an aluminum beer can (except for this SM-YAF mug, which is notably thicker due to its conical shape).