Ember Mug 2
Our verdict · A temperature-controlled mug that solves the age-old problem of the forgotten, gone-cold cuppa.
Buy it if
Genuinely useful for anyone who lets their brew go cold
Skip it if
A luxury price for what is still a mug
Where to get it
Ember Mug 2
From ~£110
Indicative price at the time of review.
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For a grandparent who is forever reheating a forgotten cup of tea, the Ember Mug 2 is a small luxury that hits the mark. It keeps a drink at a set temperature (roughly 49 to 63C) and holds that heat all day while sitting on its charging coaster, or for around 80 minutes off it. The temperature can be nudged via the buttons or the companion app, though most people simply set it once and leave it. The 10oz model is the cheaper entry point, with a larger 14oz version for bigger mugs of tea. It is unquestionably an indulgence rather than a necessity, and it needs charging and occasional app pairing, so it suits grandparents who are comfortable with a little tech. But as a treat for a devoted tea or coffee drinker, few gifts get used quite so gratefully every single morning.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Genuinely useful for anyone who lets their brew go cold
- Keeps heat all day on the charging coaster
- Feels like a treat they would not buy themselves
Cons
- A luxury price for what is still a mug
- App pairing and charging may not suit the least tech-comfortable
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Key facts
- Best for
- tea and coffee lovers
- Typical cost
- From ~£110 (indicative)
- Temperature range
- Approx 49-63C, adjustable
- Battery
- ~80 minutes off coaster, all day on it
- Capacity
- Available in 295ml (10oz) and 414ml (14oz) sizes
- Control
- On-mug buttons or Ember app
- Care
- Hand wash, IPX7 water resistant
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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