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Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 16oz, Smoky Blue

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Brand Zojirushi
Capacity 480 Milliliters
Color Smoky Blue
Recommended Uses For Product Water, Tea, Coffee
Special Feature Vacuum Insulation, Corrosion Resistant, Cold 6 Hours, Durable, Hot 6 Hours, Compact, Stain Resistant

About this item

  • Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
  • Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior
  • Slicksteel finish. Made of BPA-free plastic
  • Wide mouth accommodates full size ice cubes
  • Compact design takes up minimal space while maximizing capacity

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Leak proof
4.7 4.7
Easy to assemble
4.7 4.7
Quality of material
4.6 4.6
Easy to drink from
4.6 4.6
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  • Capacity: 16 oz. / 0.48 liters
  • Dimensions: D x H: 2 5/8 x 9 1/8

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug

16-Ounce, Lavender/Pink

A stainless mug is a vacuum insulated mug that is designed to drink directly from the mug. Although similar to travel mugs, it offers better heat retention because of its tight fitting lid, and can be stored in a bag or purse without spilling.

How does it keep beverages hot?

The air between two thin layers of stainless steel that make up the body of the mug is removed to create a vacuum. Because there is no air, the temperature on the other side of the wall does not transfer over, keeping

beverages hot or cold for hours.

The Story About Zojirushi

Zojirushi (pronounced ‘zoh-jee-ROO-shee’) began in Japan in 1918 as a manufacturer of hand-blown glass vacuum bottles. Today, Zojirushi’s product line extends to high-end small appliances such as rice cookers, bread makers and coffee makers, high quality vacuum insulated products like vacuum bottles, lunch jars and carafes, and commercial restaurant and coffee equipment. In the past few years, Zojirushi has enhanced the focus on design and how appliances fit into everyday lives with the introduction of a variety of new products. The name Zojirushi means 'Elephant brand' in Japanese.

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Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish Stainless Steel Mug

SM-KHE 36/48

Zojirushi's stainless steel vacuum insulation mug will keep your beverages hot or cold for 6 hours. The compact design takes minimal space and fits in all standard cup holders while maximizing capacity. The flip lid is designed to open with a single hand. The flip lid is tightly fitted for excellent heat retention and features a safety lock to prevent accidental opening. These mugs have a stainless steel interior with SlickSteel finish. Utilizing electro-polishing technology, these products are non-coated on the inside and instead use an electrically charged polishing process to treat and finish the interior. The result is a corrosion resistant surface that repels foreign substances and stains, creating a smooth and ultra-clean stainless steel environment for your drinks.

SM-KHE Travel Mug Features
  • Beautiful Sleek design
  • Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
  • Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior with SlickSteel Finish
  • SlickSteel Finish interior resists corrosion and repels stains
  • Flip-Open lid with safetly lock prevents the lid from opening accidentally
  • Tight fitted lid keeps beverages hotter or colder than travel mugs
  • Compact design takes minimal space whilemaximizing capacity
How does it keep beverages hot or cold?

With Zojirushi's renowned vacuum insulation technology, air between the two thin layers of stainless steel on the outer container is removed, creating a vacuum. Because there is no air, the temperature on the outside does not transfer into the container; keeping your beverage hot or cold for hours.

About Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish

Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish is an alternative to our fluorine nonstick coated products. With the ever changing trends of today, Zojirushi innovation continues to produce choices for any lifestyle. SlickSteel is a registered trademark of Zojirushi.

Designed to drink directly from the mug Stopper disassembles for thorough cleaning Wide mouth accommodates full size ice cubes

Zojirushi America Corporation warrants only the thermal insulation of certain vacuum insulated products against defects for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase

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Customer Ratings
4.74.7 out of 5 stars24,590
4.74.7 out of 5 stars374
4.74.7 out of 5 stars374
4.34.3 out of 5 stars385
4.74.7 out of 5 stars208
4.54.5 out of 5 stars6,761
Leak proof
4.7
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Easy to clean
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Light weight
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material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
capacity
480 milliliters
480 milliliters
20 ounces
8 fluid ounces
16 ounces
360 milliliters
cap type
Flip Top Cap
Flip Top Cap
Screw Cap
Screw Cap
Flip Top Cap
Screw Cap
care instructions
Hand Wash Only
Hand Wash Only
Hand Wash Only
Hand Wash Only
Hand Wash Only
Hand Wash Only
weight
0.56 pounds
0.5 pounds
0.56 pounds
0.19 kilograms
0.58 pounds
0.2 kilograms

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
24,590 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, leakage, heat and ease of cleaning of thermos. For example, they mention it's amazing at its job, completely functional and leak proof. They appreciate the vacuum seals which are critical to maintaining the inner temperature. They also say it'll keep drinks reliably hot or cold for hours. Customers are also impressed with the ease of travel, saying it'd be the best travel cup ever.

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5,739 customers mention5,280 positive459 negative

Customers are satisfied with the heat performance of thermos. They mention that it keeps drinks reliably hot or cold for hours, the vacuum seals are critical to maintaining the inner temperature, and it's well insulated.

"...The Zojirushi mug excels in maintaining temperature - my coffee stays hot for hours without any noticeable change, something the Stanley mugs..." Read more

"...The thermal properties are great! This will still keep my coffee scary hot for hours and hours...." Read more

"...First when it came it looked too narrow, but kept liquids warm. Now that I have used it it's wayyy better!..." Read more

"...It also keeps coffee piping hot. Here's how I tested it: made coffee at 8 AM, poured it in the mug and put the lid on...." Read more

2,300 customers mention2,062 positive238 negative

Customers like the quality of thermos. They say it's well-made, reliable, and easy to use. Customers also say the locking mechanism securely prevents accidental spills.

"...The design is sleek and the build quality is top-notch, making it durable and perfect for daily use. It's also easy to clean, which is a huge plus...." Read more

"...Anyhow, I have had this same thermos for 1.5 years now and its still going strong...." Read more

"...Much better than the Thermos offerings. The lid has a locking mechanism in the way of slick switch that slides side to side, locking the lid so that..." Read more

"It truly is leak free - so far. Very well designed and made. Pretty. This is the small size so make sure it is big enough for you...." Read more

1,604 customers mention1,280 positive324 negative

Customers find the thermos easy to clean. They appreciate the rubber gaskets, which can be removed and replaced for more thorough cleaning.

"...It's also easy to clean, which is a huge plus. The lid seals tightly, ensuring no spills or leaks, a problem I often faced with other brands...." Read more

"...Cleaning: so easy! It comes apart and you can just wash and dry everything really well. Then reassemble in a few seconds...." Read more

"...It also feels more durable, opens more smoothly, and easily comes apart for easy cleaning, including all the rubber pieces (very nice)...." Read more

"...Second clean up is super easy and not as complicated as Contigo. Parts came off and you just wash them...." Read more

1,474 customers mention1,233 positive241 negative

Customers like the leakage of thermos. They mention it's perfectly leak proof, easy to open and close, and keeps coffee hot for hours. Some say that their tea no longer drips down their leg when they speed walk.

"...The lid seals tightly, ensuring no spills or leaks, a problem I often faced with other brands...." Read more

"...Its very secure and I have had 0 spills in 6 months of use...." Read more

"It truly is leak free - so far. Very well designed and made. Pretty. This is the small size so make sure it is big enough for you...." Read more

"This travel mug really is leakproof! I put it in a backpack, where it got jostled and turned upside down, and it did NOT leak!..." Read more

1,458 customers mention1,320 positive138 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of thermos. They mention that the design is beautiful, the color is beautiful and the matte black finish is pleasing to the touch. Some love the intense, saturated teal green color.

"...The design is sleek and the build quality is top-notch, making it durable and perfect for daily use. It's also easy to clean, which is a huge plus...." Read more

"...Still keeps my drinks unfailingly hot/cold, doesn't leak, looks great, and is still basically awesome...." Read more

"...The Zojirushi lid, however, is much better-designed than the Thermos mugs...." Read more

"It truly is leak free - so far. Very well designed and made. Pretty. This is the small size so make sure it is big enough for you...." Read more

1,232 customers mention1,194 positive38 negative

Customers like the performance of thermos. They mention it's amazing at its job, completely functional, and awesome to use. They say it has never given them any issues, no leaks, and is easy to clean. They also say the performance is comparable and it keeps contents cold or hot for an insane length. Customers also say it'll keep their coffee or tea hot for a long time.

"...and the build quality is top-notch, making it durable and perfect for daily use. It's also easy to clean, which is a huge plus...." Read more

"...to clean it (OXO good grips bottle brush from supermarket) and it works perfectly...." Read more

"...-world performance varies a bit, but this is still excellent performance for keeping coffee or tea hot...." Read more

"...So I've got this great mug that does the job well, looks nice... but I'm not sure of its safety. So I edited my review to 4 stars...." Read more

1,225 customers mention938 positive287 negative

Customers like the size of thermos. For example, they mention it's compact, fits perfectly in their car's cup holder, and in their hand. Some say the cylinder is slim, making it easy to hold in their hands.

"...The compact size fits perfectly in my car's cup holder and in my bag...." Read more

"...Now that I have used it it's wayyy better! First because of its narrow profile you can easily fit in bags and easy to travel with...." Read more

"...This fits easily in a car cupholder...." Read more

"...Minor negatives: They are tippy since they are very tall and thin. Also, they are a big more work to clean - more pieces with seals...." Read more

977 customers mention970 positive7 negative

Customers find the travel cup and thermos to be the best on the market. They say it's perfect for their commute and keeps their coffee hot for a long time. Customers also say it is the best water bottle they have ever used and the best coffee-drinking apparatus on the marketplace.

"...and style, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable travel mug. It's definitely worth the investment!" Read more

"...This is, I am convinced, the best coffee-drinking apparatus on the market...." Read more

"...The flow regulator makes the thermos great for drinking coffee while driving...." Read more

"This mug is insane! It really does maintain your beverage hot for hours on end...." Read more

It fits my cupholder
4 Stars
It fits my cupholder
While not an everyday constraint, it fits in the cupholder of the Airbus A330. My airline went to serving pilots in terrible paper cups with terribly fitting lids. Most mugs/bottles are too large. The A330 has a very small cupholder at 6.7cm diameter. Note this is almost exactly the diameter of a standard beverage can.A minor irritant is that the latch touches the underside of your lip while drinking. This is just a minor irritation. However, the offerings from Tiger are similar overall but have a lower latch. Price and availability vary. At the same price and delivery time, I would probably buy the Tiger. However, this was quite suitable and was half as expensive.
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DKNY
5.0 out of 5 stars skip the Stanley trend
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: Smoky BlueVerified Purchase
I recently got my hands on the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, and it has been an absolute game changer in my daily routine. This mug outshines the popular Stanley mugs that I've tried before. The Zojirushi mug excels in maintaining temperature - my coffee stays hot for hours without any noticeable change, something the Stanley mugs struggled with. The design is sleek and the build quality is top-notch, making it durable and perfect for daily use. It's also easy to clean, which is a huge plus. The lid seals tightly, ensuring no spills or leaks, a problem I often faced with other brands. The compact size fits perfectly in my car's cup holder and in my bag. This mug is a perfect blend of functionality and style, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable travel mug. It's definitely worth the investment!
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portkey
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps bevs hot, and doesnt leak... I cant find anything wrong with this thermos!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: Champagne GoldVerified Purchase
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 This is literally the best thermos I have ever owned!

Temperature: I poured hot tea in it and was so busy I didnt drink it at school all day. So on my way home (10 hours later) I decided I didnt want to waste good tea and took a swig. OMG NOT A GOOD IDEA. It was still too hot for me! Even though I regretted that for a few seconds I was really surprised and impressed by this. Just for fun one time I tested it by pouring boiling water in it then 2 min later putting the cap on. I then checked the temp 18 hours later. Still hot. STILL HOT. Not warm. HOT. I do live in a warmer area so the coldest environmental temp was probably like 68-70F. With a vacuum seal that shouldnt matter but its worth mentioning.

Cleaning: so easy! It comes apart and you can just wash and dry everything really well. Then reassemble in a few seconds. I even accidentally left milk and coffee go a little stinky in here once and after a regular wash there was no smell at all. That only happened one time but I was really happy about the lack of reminders of my mistake.

Use: I have definitely locked this and just tossed it into my bag before. Its very secure and I have had 0 spills in 6 months of use. Also I like that when you tilt it to drink you dont get a Niagara Falls size gush of liquid onto your face.

VIDEO: b/c I was confused about the parts so I thought others could use the help.

UPDATE February 2015 (posted as a comment but moved here for visibility): Original video poster here! Glad some of you found my video helpful! I couldn't tell what the parts were and I thought this thermos was awesome and deserved a review so thats why I made it.

Anyhow, I have had this same thermos for 1.5 years now and its still going strong. Ive taken it on lots of plane trips, shoved it in various luggages/bins to travel, really abused it as far as a thermos goes. But thats why I bought it! Still keeps my drinks unfailingly hot/cold, doesn't leak, looks great, and is still basically awesome. I even bought a couple more thermoses for family members and they are having the same success. Its worth the up front investment for this one. It does seem like a lot when you have $5-10 choices at supermarkets.

I bought a bottle brush to clean it (OXO good grips bottle brush from supermarket) and it works perfectly. I don't take the whole thing apart every time- just give the parts a soapy soak/wash every few times then air dry and reassemble.

1/2023: still going strong. Use weekly or so now, I don’t think this will ever die?
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Logical Paradox
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Mug Ever! Period!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013
Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: Smoky BlueVerified Purchase
This is a real vacuum flask. I've used a real-deal vacuum flask for my morning coffer for years now and there's no going back. The "themal" cups you get in super markets don't keep your beverage hot... a true vacuum flask will! I bring this everywhere with me, and panic when I don't have it. I call it my "battery pack". I'm a coffee addict, what can I say?

Up until now, I've used the ones made by Thermos (the "Nissan" model and more recently, the newer models with the white tops like the NS402 series). They set the standard in the market. I loved my Thermoses, but they kept breaking on me. I was going through a couple a year. They also only come in the 16 ounce size. I decided to try this Zojirushi as an alternative and because they come in both 16 ounce and this 12 ounce version. I love it!

The thermal properties are great! This will still keep my coffee scary hot for hours and hours. The stats: 203 degree F water left in a room temp environment will still be 147 F after 6 hours. That's without the lid being opened at all, so real-world performance varies a bit, but this is still excellent performance for keeping coffee or tea hot. You can see the full details and specs on Zojirushi's website: [...]. They are much more transparent than Thermos. Thermos gives you a very vague "keeps hot/cold for X hours" spec, but only tells you what they mean by that (the actual performance metrics) on a sheet that comes in the box rather than anywhere you could find that info on their site or in their product description pages on Amazon. To be honest, the Thermos models do have technically better heat/cold retention on paper, but we are talking very marginal differences that don't matter much in the real world. Put boiling water in this mug, come back to it 4 hours later and it is still hot enough to scald you. If you need better than that, then Thermos makes some even heavier duty models, but they aren't designed to be sipped from.

Like the Thermos models I had, this is a flip-and-sip design. The lid flips open with the push of a button and makes for easy sipping. This action minimizes the air exposure (ie heat loss) when you take a sip as opposed to the kind where you have to actually remove the whole lid to get at your drink. The Zojirushi lid, however, is much better-designed than the Thermos mugs.The sip hole is better shaped and sized for a smoother pour and smoother sip. It also feels more durable, opens more smoothly, and easily comes apart for easy cleaning, including all the rubber pieces (very nice). Much better than the Thermos offerings. The lid has a locking mechanism in the way of slick switch that slides side to side, locking the lid so that it doesn't flip open accidentally. The Thermos mugs only have a metal clip that swings over to latch the lid in place (and which can easily come loose and be not so easy to disengage when you are in a rush.

I love that the Zojirushi mugs come in both 16 ounce and 12 ounce. I got the 12 ounce for two reasons. First, to encourage me to drink less coffee (I drink 1-2 cups per day, so that's 12-24 ounces a day as opposed to 16-32 ounces a day). Second, because even though the 16 ounce Zojirushi has better thermal specs, that is simply due to the added mass of the liquid in the mug (more mass, equals more thermal inertia). If you don't fill your 16 ounce mug all the way up, it will loose heat faster because there's more air in contact with the liquid. You get better real-world performance with a smaller mug, drank more quickly, than with a bigger mug where that last half is getting 8 ounces of fresh air mixed into it with every sip. Yes, I've put a lot of thought into this. This also probably (partially) explains the better on-paper performance metrics of the Thermos mugs (they only have 16 ounce). OK, enough thermodynamics.

Another thing I love about the Zojirushi is options: not only can you get multiple sizes, but there are two version of this model mug, one with a "non stick coating" that is supposed to minimize clean up (KB), and this model here that does not have the non-stick coating and instead has a highly polished stainless ("Slick Steel") interior (KHE). Now, I don't know what the nonstick coating actually is, but I try to avoid anything with PTFE (Teflon) and generally try to avoid substances I don't know and trust in things I eat/drink out of. So, I chose this KHE model because I trust plain old stainless steel much more and don't feel like I need a nonstick coating in my drink bottle.

I'm glad Zojirushi gives us the choice, although it does make picking out a drink bottle a little more confusing to the consumer. I advise you check out their website to find the model that best suits your needs, they have a very nice comparison feature! Aside from this model/style mug, they have a variety of other designs. Some have built in tea-strainers and other cool features if you are interested.

Conclusion: expensive mug, but worth every penny. This is, I am convinced, the best coffee-drinking apparatus on the market. I'm super-happy with my purchase and I plan to get a second (backup) mug, maybe a larger one for the occasions where I do need it.
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jinodoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice design, fits in bags, and keeps warm
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: StainlessVerified Purchase
I bought this to replace my Contigo which I left on a plane. First when it came it looked too narrow, but kept liquids warm. Now that I have used it it's wayyy better! First because of its narrow profile you can easily fit in bags and easy to travel with. Second clean up is super easy and not as complicated as Contigo. Parts came off and you just wash them. Only downside is not dishwasher safe so hand wash.
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Vania
5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor
Reviewed in Mexico on March 29, 2024
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: LavenderVerified Purchase
Es el mejor termo, lo he utilizado para viajes y conserva la temperatura hasta 8 horas. Siempre lo estoy recomendando porque realmente es una maravilla. La calidad del material es muy buena y los colores y presentación son bonitos.
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Ana imada
5.0 out of 5 stars Segura a temperatura
Reviewed in Brazil on March 15, 2024
Volume Capacity Name: 16 Fluid OuncesColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Muito bom, segura bastante a temperatura. Único cuidado é para não riscar a pintura...
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Kenny Alain Odriozola Murgo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico
Reviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2023
Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Es fantástico, no escurre y me tiene las bebidas en su temperatura óptima.
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EB Sanderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2024
Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: BlackVerified Purchase
I absolutely love this hot cup.
I have tried several others, some more expensive than this one but they all leak.
I can’t recommend this travel mug highly enough.
It is beautiful quality, well designed, never leaks and keeps your coffee hot for over 8 hours.
As a walker, I carry it in a back pack and don’t treat it very kindly and it often falls over in my bag.
No leaks at all.
What a success!
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NickLondon
5.0 out of 5 stars Stays warm and doesn't leak.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2024
Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: Champagne GoldVerified Purchase
This stays warm for a long time and does not leak. The quality is very high-much better than the cheap copies and I highly recommend it over any of the cheap copies. It is the best.
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