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Best for tea and coffee loversWATTB82/100

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

WATTB Score

82/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

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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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