It is priced accordingly, though. It is the second cheapest product on our list – if you just want to use it in the car or on your commute, then this is a perfect travel mug. It’s a novel little quirk that we really liked. It makes this mug not just a travel mug, but a great mug to have with you at your desk – perfect for people that travel into their offices, particularly those with longer commutes. The tightly fitting silicone lid of this hand-crafted tumbler creates a good seal, making sure that, as long as the cup is kept upright, it’s pretty spill-proof. Because it’s handmade, the colors and shapes of this 10oz/300ml cup will vary a touch but we think that simply adds to its beauty. While it’s not the lightest we tested at 12oz/340g, it’s not the heaviest either, and it does look good and is very pleasant to drink from, whether you’re traveling or sitting at your desk. Lid: The best coffee travel mugs have leak, or spill-proof seals, to ensure no liquid escapes while traveling. We tested the lids on each model to see how durable they are— and also, how easy they are to drink from.

Look for a leakproof lid, especially if you’ll be carrying the mug in a bag. Every reusable coffee cup on our list passed our leak tests with flying colours, so you can buy with confidence below. For those that want to grab a coffee and go but worry about having to carry something bulky around in their bag all day, the Stojo Collapsible Mug is a great buy. The cup itself is made from recyclable food-grade silicone, while the lid collar and heat sleeve are made from BPA-free polypropylene plastic. Maybe this is even simpler – Reusable Coffee Cups are for commuters – Travel Mugs are for adventurers. (It is possible to be both, of course, just remember to take the correct mug!). The easy-as-you-like, leak-proof press release lid is designed so that you can hold the mug and open it to drink from and then swiftly close it with the same hand, great for multi-taskers or hikers. It also means that if you accidentally let go of it while you’re drinking, not a single drop of your precious brew will be lost. Made from 18/10 stainless steel, the 12oz/350ml model we tried keeps drinks hot or cold, for 5 or 8 hours — plenty long enough for a day out in town or a hike with the dogs. Consider how long the mug claims to keep drinks warm or cool for, too, so that you don’t arrive at your destination with a lukewarm beverage.

No matter the material, just make sure the insulated mug you choose is approved for use with hot drinks and not just cold ones. While this 12oz/350ml Bodum Vacuum Travel Press only admits to being spill-proof rather than leak-proof (and should be always carried upright), it does have a few other things going for it that we think make it a good investment for a freshly brewed coffee lover.

Choosing a good travel mug involves finding an ergonomic design that is comfortable to carry while you’re out and about. The capacity is 0.36 litres, similar to the Stanley above, which is a decent size. It is 100% leak-proof with a press-seal. Whenever you want to open the cup, you need to press the button in the middle of the lid, so it only comes loose when you need it to.You’ll never have a problem getting to grips with this 16oz/470ml Thermos Stainless King Travel Mug. Unlike many others we tested, it has a solid handle by which to grasp it. Coming in several colors — including an on-trend Copper, a bold Red, and stunning Midnight Blue — it looks stylish, too. No matter your choice of caffeinated beverage or healthy alternative to coffee, it promises to keep hot drinks that way for up to eight hours, the longest of all the double-walled insulating mugs we tried.