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Curated pick

Ember Mug 2

Holds every sip at their perfect temperature, all morning, no microwave trips.

The Ember Mug² holds coffee or tea at the exact temperature they like, sip after sip. Who it's for, what to check, and where to see it on Amazon.ca.

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Why Ember Mug 2 works as a Christmas gift

A small luxury they'd never buy themselves. Set a temperature once and the mug holds it — on its charging coaster, all day. No app required, nothing to switch off.

  • Keeps drinks at their chosen temperature
  • Works out of the box — no app needed
  • Sleeps and wakes on its own
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Who should receive Ember Mug 2?

  • Great for: tea drinkers with temperature opinions.
  • Great for: people who nurse one cup all morning.
  • Great for: desk workers with an outlet nearby.
  • Skip if: they drink on the go, or the dishwasher does all their washing up.

The verdict

A small luxury they'll use daily

Give it to the slow sipper with a fixed desk. Two habits required: handwashing, and pouring the drink in hot — it holds heat, it doesn't reheat.

Why it works

  • Keeps drinks at their chosen temperature
  • Works out of the box — no app needed
  • Sleeps and wakes on its own

Tradeoffs

  • Open desk mug, not a travel tumbler
  • Handwash only

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What to check before buying Ember Mug 2

  • Confirm it's the current Ember Mug² in 14 oz — the 10 oz is smaller, and the Travel Mug is a different product.
  • The charging coaster comes in the box; changing the 135°F default takes the free app.
  • About 80 minutes of heat away from the coaster — a desk gift, not a campsite one.

Ember Mug 2 FAQs

Does it work without the app?

Yes — it holds 135°F out of the box and remembers any setpoint. The app is only for changing settings.

How long does the battery last?

About 80 minutes off the coaster. On the coaster it stays hot as long as they like — which is how most people use it.

Dishwasher or microwave?

Neither — it's a handwash-only electronic mug. If they're dishwasher-devoted, this isn't the gift.

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