Ember Launches Smaller iPhone-Controlled Coffee Cup With Temperature Control

[Websnapx2]

Yea I gotta agree. Yet another app controlled battery powered thing that is literally LESS useful than a YETI.

I am literally drinking out of a Yeti and my coffee has gone cold. This product actually keeps it warm, rather than making it go colder, slower, and to add insult to injury, I can't even put this yeti in the microwave to warm it up, I have to now dirty another microwaveable cup to do it.

I can appreciate some see this as either a gimmick or something just flat-out overpriced (Ironic for an Apple rumors site) — but to say it's less useful than a Yeti is completely disingenuous. The only benefit Yeti had over a standard $10 insulated mug is its ruggedness and ability to go in a dishwasher. This product is actually more useful if you aren't commuting. Also, Yeti's Stronghold lid constantly leaks, so the one thing I got it for (being spillproof) it doesn't even do reliably. At least with a gadget cup, I will be more cognizant of how I use it and would be more careful at my desk.

It's overly simplistic to say it "Yet another app controlled battery powered thing..." what isn't? Doesn't make it any less useful, it means it has more features, and even if it all conks out in the end, after years of battery usage and it dies, it's still a cup, not a paperweight like most of the things we faun over on this site when the tech part dies.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

It turns out there's another brand called Cauldryn that sells what is essentially a thermos + Ember hybrid travel mug.

Battery-powered and insulated(?). Although not as sleek as an Ember mug, it's seemingly the best of both worlds.

They say it can keep your desired temperature, from 0-100 degrees, for up to 10 hours. And it even boils water in the mug.

I haven't heard of it before and have no clue if it's a good product. But seeing how they sell all spare parts directly from their shop, including spare batteries, tells me that this must be a very different kind of business compared to Ember.

Ember cups and travel mugs on the other hand, cannot be taken apart without destroying the entire thing so battery replacement is impossible

Ember offers no replacement and will only replace faulty or worn-down batteries within the first 12 months from purchase.

 

[Tonewheel]

6 ounces.

If one can't finish a 6 ounce cup of espresso inside of the ten minute mark... when the beverage will most certainly remain at drinking temperature... then you deserve to be duped into purchasing this wonderful, must-have product.

 

[Return Zero]

The 6oz version seems to be specifically for espresso drinks though since that's pretty much the size of a typical cappuccino. I don't think there are many other hot drinks that small.

Yep, and that's why I wouldn't personally be interested in it. If you're a tea traditionalist and brew in a tetsubin to serve small amounts at a time, maybe I could see using this... but traditionalism and bluetooth cups don't go together ?

 

[ponzicoinbro]

Here is a factoid for you.

Not everyone drinks caffeinated beverages for the sole purpose of that 'pick up' feeling.

Here’s a factoid for you. My post was about coffee.

 

[Return Zero]

Here’s a factoid for you. My post was about coffee.

I think the point was that a "caffeine hit" is only one of many potential reasons people drink coffee. Calling coffee a waste of money if you don't finish it within 5-10 minutes is a dramatically one-sided statement.

 

[T Coma]

Note: I find the irony of people freaking out about other people spending more than average on a gadget, while on an Apple-based forum, to be deliciously hilarious.

I agree.

“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” - George Carlin

“Have you ever noticed that anybody with less tech stuff than you is a dumb Luddite, and anyone with more tech stuff than you is wasting their money?” - like half of MR

 

[Bromeo]

I have the original Ember 10 oz mug, purchased on clearance for $45 back in 2019. Would I buy it for the current list price? Perhaps. It is very nice-to-have, but not without it's faults.

I home roast my own coffee, and some of the varieties I get are really enjoyable to savor at the right temperature in a open-top mug. When my old reliable Nissan 10 oz handled mug finally lost its vacuum and the handle broke, I searched for a replacement. Options are limited in this supersized-world! I was one of those who was initially skeptical of the Ember (way back when they were sold at Starbucks) and even discouraged a family member from wasting her money on one. Now that I find one in use daily on my desk, I have to admit, the Ember mug is indeed a pleasant luxury.

Although I like my Ember mug, I'd like to see a 3rd-gen version with just elctropolished stainless (no coating whatsoever), perhaps Qi-compatible inductive charging in addition to conductive, and most importantly, a user-replaceable battery.

As to this new 6 oz mug, I wouldn't turn one down if it were gifted to me. I start my mornings with a traditional cappuccino in a 5 oz ceramic cup (complete with latte art that I've gotten pretty good at; always a hit with guests). That said, I value having a set of ceramic NotNeutral cappa cups that go into the dishwasher. Sure, it'd be nice to have that last sip at the same temperature as the first, but at what cost?

An excellent alternative to the Ember are the pure phase-change tumblers from the likes of Lexo / Burnout, and Joeveo. I have a Lexo 12 oz, and its performance is every bit as good as my Ember mug, but without a life-limited battery. The downside is you can't adjust the holding temperature since it's a physical property of the phase change wax. I expect this Lexo thermal tumbler to last at least 10 years, if not longer. I don't think the phase change wax breaks down over time, unlike a li-ion battery.

Edit: I should note that the Ember travel tumbler does indeed use a phase change layer in addition to the active temperature control. Never tried the tumbler, though, just the mug.

 

[Ankaa]

Here’s a factoid for you. My post was about coffee.

Wait, coffee isn't a 'caffeinated drink'? You couldn't have been talking about decaf because those definitely don't give you that 'pick up' feeling.

I wrote 'caffeinated drink' (yes, should've used hot beverage) instead of coffee to be inclusive of black tea.

@Return Zero got my point and nicely extended on it.

 

[sta66s]

I am literally drinking out of a Yeti and my coffee has gone cold. This product actually keeps it warm, rather than making it go colder, slower, and to add insult to injury, I can't even put this yeti in the microwave to warm it up, I have to now dirty another microwaveable cup to do it.

I can appreciate some see this as either a gimmick or something just flat-out overpriced (Ironic for an Apple rumors site) — but to say it's less useful than a Yeti is completely disingenuous. The only benefit Yeti had over a standard $10 insulated mug is its ruggedness and ability to go in a dishwasher. This product is actually more useful if you aren't commuting. Also, Yeti's Stronghold lid constantly leaks, so the one thing I got it for (being spillproof) it doesn't even do reliably. At least with a gadget cup, I will be more cognizant of how I use it and would be more careful at my desk.

It's overly simplistic to say it "Yet another app controlled battery powered thing..." what isn't? Doesn't make it any less useful, it means it has more features, and even if it all conks out in the end, after years of battery usage and it dies, it's still a cup, not a paperweight like most of the things we faun over on this site when the tech part dies.

I don't know what to tell you, I guess you don't know how to put lids on? My YETI keeps my drinks at a consistent temperature for hours, much longer than the 90 minute time limit of this worthless device.

What isnt battery controlled? is that a serious question? Literally every other cup. This is a stupid product. Sorry if that hurts your feelings for some reason

 

[lk400]

I feel the need to chime-in, as I absolutely love my Ember Mug. (I have the 10 14oz one, I think Edited)

Though I was initially hesitant, due to the price, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I drink my coffee and tea relatively slowly, and having it at the perfect temperature - no matter what - is fantastic.

Considering how much coffee and tea I drink, and how much it improves my day-to-day work and/or relaxation time, it's a small price to pay, really - I've paid far more for gadgets, clothes, and other bits that I use far less often.

If you drink your hot drinks a bit slowly, yet like them hot, this is the product line for you, my friend.

Note: I find the irony of people freaking out about other people spending more than average on a gadget, while on an Apple-based forum, to be deliciously hilarious.

Thats great, and nobody should (and I believe nobody is) tell you how to enjoy your drink.

For many, cooling during consuming is not an issue. Personally, I enjoy the changes in flavour as the temperature changes, and thats part of the drink for me. The first sip tastes different to the last, and I enjoy that. Others who prefer the temperature to stay the same may use a thermos cup. My personal take is the benefit of this over a thermos cup would be incremental at best, but for those who like gadgets and like the way it looks, then more power to them!

Its very fun and interesting to hear everybodys take.

 

[RammyXX]

That's a good looking mug. Not sure why I read about it on Mac Rumors, but that's a good looking mug!

 

[decafjava]

Well, another invention to place on the shelf. Right next to the Bluetooth-controlled shower.

Wait ... what???

 

[Websnapx2]

I don't know what to tell you, I guess you don't know how to put lids on? My YETI keeps my drinks at a consistent temperature for hours, much longer than the 90 minute time limit of this worthless device.

What isnt battery controlled? is that a serious question? Literally every other cup. This is a stupid product. Sorry if that hurts your feelings for some reason

You gave an opinion — skewed, but your own — why would my feelings be hurt? Seems silly unless that was your intention (which is sillier, still). Clearly, you are used to speaking with soft people.

Putting the lid on is never an issue — the seal around the slider opening is the part that's suspect and requires disassembly and reassembly to re-seal, maybe both mine and my wife's are faulty — who knows, but I doubt it. It's impossible to stay at a consistent temp without a heat source — that may be your perspective, but it's not a fact. Just like a cooler, no matter how insulated, starts losing its cool once sealed. It's always better than nothing but never as good as a freezer. This actually maintains a temp you can control and has a charging coaster allowing it to keep at that temp for as long as you want, infinity times longer than the Yeti if that's how you choose to measure these things.

Just because something doesn't meet your specific uses doesn't mean it's useless. Again, for someone not looking for a commuter mug, and like me rarely leaves their desk beyond meetings, this is a completely viable solution for someone other than you. I don't have one but dang, I may have just talked myself into one!

lastly: "Yet another app controlled battery powered thing..." what isn't?

You said "thing", not cup... clearly, few, if any other cups are app-connected and battery-powered, but way more things are becoming app connected and battery-powered, it's half of what we read on this site, and if those aren't things you are interested in, then why are you even here? In the comments of this article? All to not even address any of the points of my comment no asked you to apply to, just to try and insult someone you disagree with.

 

[hieromonk]

Keeping brewed coffee hot is not exactly a new thing ...

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Also, regarding that 'proper ceramic cup': https://huntingwaterfalls.com/what-is-the-ember-mug-made-of/



Have you actually *used* a double wall travel cup with lid before? They keep the beverage HOT, alright.

Also, most of them are made of metal and that just makes it tase awful.



Here is a factoid for you.

Not everyone drinks caffeinated beverages for the sole purpose of that 'pick up' feeling.

There's also caffeinated tees and theanine slows down caffeine absorption ...



As someone who's recently sustained 2nd degree burns because she managed to spill her freshly brewed tea over her hand, I very much doubt your statement.

lol clearly those stupid ******* sprouting lies and **** had never used ember mug before
they will just keep making up lame excuses to not buy it anyway

 

[porte9]

the $140 coffee cup​

 

[obezcinnet]

surprised to the amount of comments about how unnecessary this product is. the news is not the ember mug, it's new 6oz size. they have been around for years and proved that people want these things, that's why they came up with new versions, different colors and sizes.

 

[sta66s]

surprised to the amount of comments about how unnecessary this product is. the news is not the ember mug, it's new 6oz size. they have been around for years and proved that people want these things, that's why they came up with new versions, different colors and sizes. if your prefer to drink your folgers coffee from a $0.99 plastic cup go ahead, but there is a market for this product and that's why they have been doing great as a company. you can literally argue the same thing about spending $5 on a latte at starbucks vs getting that drip at 7eleven for a fraction of the price. third wave coffee is a thing and people are willing to spend their money on this type of stuff.

It's a dumb product