Hot beverages are a great way to start or end a day. Or, break up a day. Or, well, really any time. When isn’t a good time for a nice cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Even in summer, most of us can’t abide a day without a good cup of coffee or tea and not all of us drink our beverages at the same pace. Anyone who is a “slower drinker” knows the frustration of having your drink go cold on you when you are barely half way through it.
The microwave is pretty much a no-no as the window between rewarmed drinks and burnt and ruined drinks is pretty narrow. There isn’t much worse than a burnt, reheated cup of coffee. This is why so many people swear by the small, portable mug warmer. These are small devices that include a hot plate that allows you to keep your drink warm at all times; it doesn’t matter how long it takes you to drink it, it will always be warm, but not burnt.
There are a range of different kinds of mug warmers and these are great for use in dorm rooms, at the office, or even at home. What follows is a brief guide that describes some of the things you need to consider when looking for a mug warmer. We will then review three different mug warmers so as to give you some good options, or at least a good starting point to find the mug warmer that will work best for you.
Read on to find out what we think are the best mug warmers along with everything you need to know about buying a high-quality mug warmer.
Reviews of Our Top Choices
Here are three of the top options currently available.
Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer
Mr. Coffee is a reputable and well-known brand that is best known for making a range of different coffee and tea machines, but they also make a range of related accessories as well. They are a time-honored company that is known for making high-quality products from the best materials that are durable and stand the test of time. Their Mug Warmer is a great value and is perfect for use at the office or even at home.
The mug warmer can easily fit most standard sized mugs, even larger ones that are of standard shape. It comes with an extra-long cord, which allows you to use it in places that may even be far away from an outlet.
It is incredibly lightweight and easy to clean and use, which makes it a great travel accessory that will easily fit in any bag or suitcase. It features an off/on switch with a light so you will always know when it is on, reducing the chance that you get burnt.
It is easy to use, easy to clean, portable, and inexpensive, making it an excellent choice for those who are looking for a good deal of a product that will keep your favorite hot beverages from going cold and having to constantly be reheated.
Disney Mickey Mouse Warmer
Disney has long been, and will likely long be, a fan favorite. The great thing about Disney is that, while we are exposed to them when we are young, it is something that we can carry a love for all our life. It isn’t unusual for adults to have figures, shirts, and other decorative objects that feature their favorite Disney characters, so why should keeping that cup of tea or coffee warm be any different?
With Disney’s Mickey Mouse Mug Warmer, you can enjoy your favorite Disney character in a unique way, whether you are young or just young at heart. This is an electric mug warmer that features the famous Mickey Mouse ears outline and is an amazing price.
It easily plugs into standard wall outlets. It fits most standard sized coffee mugs and the warmer even comes with a 10-oz. Mickey Mouse ceramic coffee mug. It features a non-stick hot plate that is easy to clean as well.
Norpro Decorative Cup Warmer
Norpro is a trusted and well-known brand that makes a wide range of different products, with a special focus on kitchen related utensils and accessories. They also make a range of home convenience products, like condiment dispensers and cup warmers.
Their Decorative Cup Warmer is an eye-pleasing way to keep your favorite hot beverage, well, hot, at all times. It is the perfect way to keep coffee or tea warm all morning at the office, or even as a way to keep hot chocolate warm in the evening.
It features a heated plate that lets you take your time enjoying your favorite beverages by keeping them warm and the temperature constant over time. It is easy to clean and features a non-stick surface. It easily plugs in to standard outlets and is highly energy efficient, allowing you to enjoy this little luxury without a ton of added energy use.
Things to Consider When Buying a Mug Warmer
It might not seem like deciding which mug warmer will work best for you would be a very complex topic. And while it is, of course, not a daunting undertaking, it does help to know a few things before you start shopping so that you can be sure that the mug warmer you choose will actually work for your needs.
There isn’t much worse than wasting money on a product that is pretty much useless to you. If you get a mug warmer but don’t consider how much cord you need to be able to plug it in, you could end up with a mug warmer that isn’t going to work for you.
Even though these are inexpensive gadgets, you may want to set a budget because there are some that have all the added bells and whistles that are not only unnecessary, but will really jack up the price. There is no reason you shouldn’t be able to find a top of the line mug warmer for a reasonable price.
Next, you will want to consider the power source. Most mug warmers are electrically powered, including all the ones that we review in this guide. It should be noted, however, that there are some USB powered mug holders that may be preferable to certain people in certain situations.
If, for example, you do a lot of computer work and want to use the mug warmer at the office, perhaps in this situation, the USB powered option will make sense. For most people, however, the AC-powered mug warmer is preferable.
You will want to check on the length of the power cord to ensure that it is long enough to meet your needs. Some are made under the assumption that you will be using the mug warmer on your desk and are close to a power source and they are, thus, quite short. If you want to be able to use the mug warmer, even far away from the power outlet, look for one that has an extra-long cord. You will find this information, usually, wherever spec and product dimensions are displayed.
Final Word
Whether for at home or at the office, an electric mug heater is a great way to enjoy your beverage at the optimal temperature, regardless of how long it takes you to drink a cup of coffee or tea. There isn’t much worse than trying to enjoy a nice cup of coffee, only to find it has gone cold. Reheating coffee or tea in the microwave often negatively effects the taste of the beverage, which causes many of us to just dump our cold drinks, unsatisfied.
With a high-quality electric mug heater, you can easily keep your favorite hot beverage at the perfect temperature, no matter how long it takes to drink a cup of tea, coffee, or even hot chocolate. Mug warmers take up very little space, making them very convenient for the office and even at home or in a dorm room. They do not use a ton of electricity and they keep your beverages warm without burning them.
In this brief guide, we touched on the main things you need to consider when choosing the best mug warmer for your needs. We then briefly reviewed three different, high quality, and affordable options that are perfect for people with a range of different needs. Whether you choose one of the models we review here, or you use this guide as a starting off point, you’ll be happy you did when you get to enjoy your favorite drink, at its optimal temperature, at your own pace.