Has anyone tried this press with a stainless steel travel mug?
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Yes. It works. That's actually why I bought it because you certainly can't do travel mugs in the oven with a wrap. Don't ask me how I know.
946510
Yes. Works best with standard size coffee mugs. I used a large coffee mug and it worked. Wobbled, but worked.
1598310
The mug will hold up to heat and the handle remains cool. However if your knuckles touch the outside while holding, it'll burn. I tested with spiced cider.
115500
Have you found one? I too am looking for a glass stainless steel combo without any plastic would be great!
1196790
Joanna, if you're taking it to work for brewing coffee there with a "very" hot water source in a safe-from-scalding location, fine. If you're considering using the Kona press as a travel mug, NO-NO-NO! It is NOT a travel mug. Imagine taking your Mr. Coffee 12 cup karafe full of scalding coffee on a commute to work in your vehicle. The design looks like a mug but it is only for brewing-serving. The instructions give detailed "no-no's" for safe handling. One important tip is to use a wooden or plastic spoon to stir the grounds a bit after pouring the first 2-3 inches to break up any caking. The special heat-resistant glass can crack using a metal utensil when super heated by boiling water. I have a steel travel 16 oz mug with a secure vented lid. Despite these handling steps, I am very happy with this model French press. Easy disassembly, cleaning, eco-friendly "just coffee" without filters or rip-off miniserving plastic containers from a Steampunk nightmarish expensive gimmick, and using less counter space make all the difference. Now I feel connected to a more traditional and sensible sipping community while whispering, "Machines! I don't need no stinking machines!" :-)
692840
Yes..........have owned other presses. The weight of this press, because it is mezquite, makes it easy to use.
1383742
Clean everything first with soap & water. Fill the mug 1/2 full with white vinegar & carefully add a few teaspoons of baking soda (depending on the size of your mug). "Carefully" because it will react/expand & pour out all over if done too quickly. Add water until full. A better way to do it, if possible, is I separate my mug from the lid & put them both inside my French Press when cleaning it. Everything stainless steel comes out looking almost brand new, & all the seals etc are clean as well.
1697160
I matched the replacement glass with the bodium coffee press at the office and it worked well. The next time someone broke the glass, I purchased the stainless steel bodum coffee press and did not have to worry about breaking the glass, etc. I found that I could clean the stainless steel model much better and the coffee was just as good. Cost of two replacement glass unit versus the stainless stell model was worth it. The stainless steel bodum coffee press is on its second tour in Afghanistan with me.
2076183
I'm not an expert on steels, however the press appears to be 100% solid stainless. I've used it quite a bit and it is very sturdy. I love it. Roger
640670
I do not consider this a problem at all. There sometimes may be a very fine amount of residue but no different from coffee ground particles at the bottom of a cup at times. The press works eztremely well.
1064289
I am not sure - I don't use microwave ovens. I will tell you though that the travel mug is made of plastic and while microwave ovens are bad enough used on anything, plastic would be a real no-no.
1314399
This one won't do that. I got another travel mug from theculturedcup.com that should work for you. It's a new product, so you'll need to email to ask for it. The mug is made by Planetary Design. It has an infuser tube with a solid bottom section that stops brewing when you depress the French press style plunger. If you want to reinfuse your tea all you have to do is remove the plunger and add more water. Bed Bath and Beyond also carries these. The cost is about $30.
1157099
I've not had any problems with this cookie press. I sometimes use a rubber pad as an opening aid if there is a lot of fat on the outside of the press, or I wash off the outside before I take off the top and bottom.
1191325
Definitely not. This is actually the 2nd Contigo stainless mug I've owned, & neither have.
1199168
I've never had that issue, but if you make a large helping of coffee, I suppose you could. I would use a tall, not so wide, mug in that case. Maybe one of those travel mugs.
658071
1)Not sure if it is bpa free, but it doesn't matter since you wouldn't be applying heat to the press. 2) You certainly wouldn't want to put the press in the dishwasher since it washes off easily with soap and water. I'd worry that the metal would rust.
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I just tested one in the microwave, having filled the mug near to the top. I used the "beverage" button and found the liquid hot and the handle cool. Previously, I'd just poured freshly brewed coffee into the mug with good result - handle stayed cool, no damage to the glass.