Stanley Travel Mug with Integrated

Most people would say I'm a coffee snob. I own 5 French Presses- 3 insulated (including this one) and 2 glass, 2 V60s, 1 chemex, 2 fancy electric grinders and 1 proper espresso machine. I've been making over 350 presses a year for over 10 years. I only buy quality coffee and measure every single of my brews. If this is you, keep reading. I bought this Stanley for travel convenience. Over the years I've never really found a travel brewer that satisfied me. Presses are too big to travel with, drippers aren't full body and I don't manage to get a consistent outcome out of them, and while aeropress seems to solve some of this, I've just never been attracted to it. With a month long travel this spring, I thought it was time to try something new. But this press exceeded my expectations. What I'm most surprised about is that this isn't just a great travel brewer, it's also a really good French press for a couple reasons. I will dare to say that I like it better than the ones I already own. What comes out of this press is some of the best coffee I make, and I attribute this to the filter that doesn't let any residue through with my recipe and stops the brewing when pressed into a puck, and the smaller size which seems to yield better (or at least more consistent) results for me than a bigger press. What makes the filter great is that it seems to have a tighter fit around the sides than most other presses out there, and the screen is also really fine, which makes it that a lot less small particules make it through. You're just not drinking mud in your last few sips even though the coffee ground is still there at the bottom. Besides the coffee, it's also a pretty awesome mug. The cap is just a smart design. I like how it pulls back and you can drink out of it without either holding your cap or having it stain your nose (if you know you know). Here is the best way I found to make coffee with it for those who are curious. You're on the go so no scale but I put around 3 to 3,5 table spoons of quality light roast coffee (pre-grounded because I hate manual grinders and I travel light). Pour boiling water over it and don't touch it for around 8-10min (no stirring, let the ground float up). After that time, give it a stir. You'll end up with a yellowish foam on top- scoop that out, it makes your coffee bitter. Then let it sit for a little while with the lid open. Let the grounds settle at the bottom and the drink cool off a little bit (it stays warm pretty long with the insulated body). After another 10-15 minutes, you can very slowly press it and start drinking. If you're on the fence about this one, this is ~$35 well spent

Great travel coffee maker and cup- Keeps things very hot, would suggest keeping lid off if you can until desired temperature then put the lid on. Easy to use, no grinds in the coffee which is a big plus. Being dishwasher safe is helpful. This allows one to purchase a local coffee to try on the road or have an acceptable coffee maker when one isn't available. Would highly recommend this to anyone who struggles to find decent coffee while traveling. Bringing your own favorite coffee takes up minimal space. if you're on the east coast of the US and you go to Vegas- where do you get coffee at 2am when you wake up? Hard to find, this becomes even more valuable. Heat water in the microwave that is in many rooms these days or in the lobby microwave then the rest is simple. Enjoy!

Quality materials for hot coffee, versatile for everyday

This goes with me on every car trip. Warm beverages in the morning, then cold for the gym or errands. Never leaks and maintains the temperature for hours.

I use a coffee press at home and wanted to be able to have the coffee I make at home on a road trip. This thing blew me away! It is easy to use, super well made, and it keeps the coffee super hot. I love it and highly recommend it! In fact, I broke the glass carafe for my coffee press at home and was able to use this one while I got the replacement in.

Giving a 3 because mine is a bit damaged. The silicone ring that helps the press is like bent so it gets stuck inside the cup. It’s a very nice cup itself though.

I just purchased this to go on a cruise and it did not disappoint me. I have 2 glass french press and I was taking one of them in my carry-on bag to keep it from getting crushed but now I just dropped this into my backpack and don't worry. I used it this past November on a cruise for 7 days and it worked perfectly. I took my own coffee and I was in coffee heaven because I don't like cruise ship coffee. I leave out again at the end of January on another cruise and will have my new best friend in my backpack. It passes through security with no problems. It is so easy now for me to get a great cup of coffee while vacationing. Stays hot a long time for me.

Genius design. Fabulous travel mug with built in french press. Makes a great cup of coffee to go. Great build quality. Seals tightly with no leaks. Great for the road or camping. We use these mostly while overlanding, camping or taking morning hikes.