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Fellow
16 oz Carter Move Travel Mug
A vacuum-insulated travel mug with a ceramic interior and a twist-lock lid. Good if someone wants coffee that doesn't taste like yesterday's brew.
$34.95
This is a 16 oz stainless steel mug with a ceramic coating inside. Fellow says the ceramic keeps old coffee oils from building up, so you don't get that metallic aftertaste some travel mugs develop.
The lid twists 270° to lock. It's supposed to be leak-proof — better odds it won't spill in your bag. Fits most car cup holders, though it won't work if you're trying to brew directly into it with an AeroPress.
One thing: Fellow's product page says dishwasher safe, but their safety guide says hand wash only or the coating might discolor. Probably safer to hand wash.
Why it works
- Ceramic interior doesn't hold onto old coffee flavors.
- Twist-lock lid is less likely to leak in a bag.
- Fits most car cup holders without wobbling around.
Who it's for
- Someone who commutes with coffee and is tired of spills.
- A person who notices when their travel mug tastes metallic.
What to know
- Hand wash to be safe — dishwasher may discolor the ceramic.
- Won't work as a brew-into mug if they use an AeroPress.
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