Submitted by home_cheese t3_z5bl9n in BuyItForLife
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cherlin t1_ixvayru wrote
So what your saying is that after 6 hours your zoji was still too hot to drink? Mostly kidding, but really, some of these thermoses are too efficient at this point, you want to consume coffee around 135ish F.
home_cheese OP t1_ixvhw6e wrote
At my job it can get pretty cold so it loses heat faster. Works perfectly for my situation.
upvoatsforall t1_ixvjhun wrote
They were both left open? Does one have a larger opening than the other? Is one wider than the other?
jafarion t1_ixvzxhs wrote
They were left open before the test started so they both had the same ambient internal temperature is what I understood.
home_cheese OP t1_ixw39tc wrote
That is correct. And closed when tested.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixwzuzp wrote
The zuri has a smaller opening and a smaller top surface area as well as its taller and not as wide.
I assume all of that plays apart with why zuri is BY FAR the best at retaining heat. The heat basically only escapes from the top and zuri has the least amount of liquid exposed. Also their lids are way more robust and thicker than everything else.
My Zuri I can put tea in it at about 4:45am and at 5:30-6pm its still very nice to drink.
I had to buy worse ones if i wanted to drink them on the way to work or around the house because even leaving the lid open wasn't good enough to have them cool off fast enough to a drinkable temp.
ThatDarnScat t1_ixy1flb wrote
I have one. I make my coffee strong and put an ice cube in it to get it down to just above drinking temp. It's perfect. If I don't do that. I have to leave the thing open for an hour or so before I can drink it.
a11en t1_ixxzfoc wrote
Hahaha. Yes- I agree. I don’t dare try to drink the coffee on the drive anymore! I’ll be swearing and might spit it out all over the wheel to save my tongue. Rofl!!
AuxiliaryPriest t1_ixytwb0 wrote
I read that as 5:30- 6 AM and was thinking how hot do you need to have your teas to be drinkable.
AuxiliaryPriest t1_ixyu1r5 wrote
Wait.. Is a Zuri different from a Zojirushi?
mamahazard t1_ixz6y12 wrote
I believe their use of 'Zuri' is just them shortening Zojirushi.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixze4yx wrote
just a brain fart typo
BoyLilikoi t1_ixwjgun wrote
It’s true. The Zoji retains heat so well it can be dangerous to drink straight from it but I prefer to pour into a cup from my thermos anyhow and for that purpose it is great.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixwzxbp wrote
If you close the lid on them, at 6 hours its still hot hot. I had to buy cheaper\crappier ones so i can actually use them at home or drink them on the way\shortly after getting to work without having to leave the lid off forever before hand.
citylimits- t1_ixwid80 wrote
No kidding I went deer hunting the other day and forgot my cup I couldn’t drink my dam hot cocoa till 10am, I made it at 4am. It was in a yeti rambler, I don’t need more efficient.
FuckWit_1_Actual t1_ixxoii2 wrote
I make my morning k-cup coffee straight into a yeti and then leave the lid off for 10ish minutes just so I can drink it on the way to work.
ThatDarnScat t1_ixy1lpt wrote
Get it to drinking temp before you put it in. Then the efficiency is working for you. I make my coffee strong and put one ice cube in it. I have it down to a science where the icecube is a very specific size and it gets it to perfec, ringghhtt above drinking temp, and its perfect when I get to work.
bookclubslacker t1_ixxeiff wrote
Yes I have to cool my tea before putting it in my zojirushi or it’s undrinkable until mid afternoon.
a11en t1_ixxzbg9 wrote
Dude- first time I tried to use my zojirushi just like the OP’s- I almost had a car accident I had filled it at like 6am, and at 11 I thought- good to go. Rofl. I was wrong. Rofl
Iron_Chef_Boyardee t1_ixwa002 wrote
This isn't surprising. The tumblers have single wall plastic lids compared to an air tight and insulated lid on the Zojirushi thermos, and they're meant for different use cases.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx0el6 wrote
The zori also has a significantly smaller amount of surface area on the top that is able to lose heat.
I've spent too much time trying to figure out the perfect and best tumblers\insulated containers.
The old school stanley\thrermos's are also the same with the tapered top but zori took it farther since with "only 160oz" you can easily make the cup a bit taller, bit harder to make a 30oz one even taller.
My zori big container (1L) holds hot water for significantly less time even if i keep the lid closed the entire time compared to my normal one but the lids are both just as absurd. However the 1L is much much wider.
Dudeinminnetonka t1_ixx31os wrote
I picked up a thermoflask at Goodwill last week and am so impressed with it, it keeps my coffee hot for hours as opposed to minutes in my old plastic jumbo mug, any thoughts on the thermoflasks? I only paid three bucks
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx35lp wrote
Same as everyone's flasks they paid way more for as almost all of them are almost the same.
whadisabout t1_ixv7g3x wrote
I love my Zoji
Active_Engineering37 t1_ixwcing wrote
the lid is crucial for insulation for yetis. Test again with lids on both and report back for science? I am curious because I have always been satisfied with yeti, besides the price tag. Always looking for other vacuum insulated cups and such because from what I understand that's what really helps. Found some vacuum insulated cups but the base isn't vacuumed, so they float upside down when submerged, and they don't work as well because of that air bubble but still work okay.
home_cheese OP t1_ixwcyjk wrote
That was tested with the lids on both. I think the Yetis lid is where it loses so much heat because it is a single layer piece.
One_for_each_of_you t1_ixwejc1 wrote
Bruh, the day before he did the test he left the lids off both to get their internal temp the same as the ambient temp. During the test both lids were on.
Active_Engineering37 t1_ixwqmwr wrote
Apologies, don't read too good and this was fukken wordy
One_for_each_of_you t1_ixwyw34 wrote
Right on, that's why i got explainy. Also because i fucking love Zojirushi
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx0iw3 wrote
The Yeti lid compared to the Zori is a joke, like a literal joke.
The zori lids are several inches thick
Bro_Code_Number_1 t1_ixwiesc wrote
I have the 10oz one for my coffee. I have to put two ice cubes in it because it keeps the heat so well. Lol
ThatDarnScat t1_ixy1qpk wrote
This is the key. No need to use an inferior product because you don't know how to cool a drink off before you put it in your tumbler :P
alexaxl t1_iy6zpk2 wrote
Wirecutter did this test already. :)
vinistois t1_ixvgx43 wrote
It's true these are the best for burning your mouth on hot coffee from 6 hours ago. Honestly they are too good it's annoying.
Karmacoma77 t1_ixvtuqo wrote
6 hours and mine is still in the nuclear fission range
AuxiliaryPriest t1_ixyv6eg wrote
Seriously. Not made for office/home use. Definitely for people that need it to protect their drinks from cold weather. I use mine in conjunction with a small mug and pour out what I need.
sleepingthom t1_ixzcrvq wrote
Great idea that I ashamedly hadn’t thought of.
baconbananapancakes t1_iy06orf wrote
It was great when I was in law school — make morning coffee at home, drink, bring more coffee to school, drink when I needed a second cup around 4pm.
ottoracecar t1_iy5imnn wrote
espresso cups are great for zojirushi coffee. cools fast but you can drink it quickly and then refill.
JohnnyDarkside t1_ixwy2cx wrote
I bought one for my wife years so and she still occasionally burns her mouth taking a sip from that morning's coffee. It was a great investment. Very easy to clean, too.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx0ll2 wrote
I had to buy crappier ones for work\around the house.
top_flame t1_ixy5dye wrote
That's how i started drinking with milk!
Wightly t1_ixyg3b4 wrote
I bought one for my daughter and she stopped using it because it was too hot hours later.
iamfunball t1_ixzaq6k wrote
I have to be very careful what temp i put my tea in, because thats the temp its coming out at
OmnesOmni t1_ixzmsbw wrote
Japan.
ID327572699452445575 t1_ixvq7dj wrote
Zojirushi's keep coffee hot for so long it's almost annoying. They're amazing.
home_cheese OP t1_ixvrb10 wrote
I'm always surprised how little people have heard of them.
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Butlerian_Jihadi t1_ixwa6qx wrote
I've also used mine for five years now and adore it.
They use a layer of gold foil in their vacuum void, which reflects something called blackbody radiation. It's near-infrared light that anything much above absolute zero emits, and is the main way to lose heat once you take conduction out of the equation.
You definitely have to make sure your beverage is at drinking temperature when you put it in - I just brew my tea to allow for three ice cubes and it's at the perfect temp for the next eight hours.
It's also important to clean the lid properly, which seems a chore but takes about one minute. I like to use unscented denture cleaner with mine, just disassemble and drop it all in, wait two hours or so and rinse.
They also make excellent food jars and amazing high-end rice cookers.
batcake42 t1_ixwdgk4 wrote
Isn’t black body radiation how they made ice in the desert thousands of years ago? Insane how it’s now being used for an insulated cup! That’s wild!
Butlerian_Jihadi t1_ixwee1o wrote
Not sure about that, kind of doubt it. Blackbody radiation is when something gives off energy as photons due to its heat. Things have to get worse pretty hot for us to be able to see it (think a glowing fire poker or the ember of a cigarette), but that radiation is still being emitted even if it's below our ability to perceive it.
TonyTheTerrible t1_ixwz99e wrote
> It's also important to clean the lid properly, which seems a chore but takes about one minute. I like to use unscented denture cleaner with mine, just disassemble and drop it all in, wait two hours or so and rinse.
thats the part i cant deal with. i know me and my bifl purchases have to be more than reasonable to upkeep. i just got a stanley thermos because the top is easy to clean (internals twist out in 1 unit) and it turns out the thermos part is pretty decent too.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx0vuw wrote
If zojirushi makes a product, there is a very, very good chance it is quite literally the best product of whatever it is if you want it to do exactly what it is described as.
These insulated cups? Nothing insulates better, but people are not lying that after 6 hours its like you just poured the coffee into it so its still too hot to drink.
Their rice cookers are the best, period.
mszcz t1_ixvxh45 wrote
They are nothing short of supernatural.
Technical_Ladder_947 t1_ixxcvit wrote
Me too. I’ve been on the yeti train forever. I’d love to spend less $$.
O_Dae t1_ixwbd4i wrote
Not just the little people, the large people too
coldfootwpulses t1_iy1nzg2 wrote
it's almost part of their philosophy. they've only been around for over 100 years (since 1918).
They make some of the greatest products in the world - rice cooker, water boiler, indoor electric grill and mugs, but they kinda refuse to flood the market with advertisement, just quietly enjoying their success and continuously improving their products.
by the way, their customer service is absolutely amazing - if you lose a cap, they'll ship you one for free (even if you tell them it's your fault). if you suspect their product is defective, they'll go through troubleshooting with you and once confirmed defective, they'll give you a new one.
home_cheese OP t1_iy1uiv2 wrote
And if I remember correctly the name translates something like Elephant Mark, or Seal. Something like that. Strength, integrity, familiarity and other attributes associated with the Elephant.
I should really look this up before blabbing but I'm fairly certain of that meaning behind the name.
I can really respect the idea of not advertising and getting your name out as much as possible. Just make the best stuff.
AuxiliaryPriest t1_ixyxkkn wrote
Definitely not a household name in the US, but in Japan, everyone knows the brand.
mt379 t1_ixxpj6d wrote
I bring a mug with me to work. Zojirushi keeps it hot as hell. Pour some out in a mug to cool when I want more lol.
They are great to bring around though. Going out for the day at a relative or friends house and plan on staying there long enough to have coffee but not want theirs because they have a Keurig or never have good coffee? Pour some in before you go in the morning and you'll have piping hot coffee at 8pm when you need it for the drive back
billycheesecake t1_ixw5v3a wrote
and their rice cookers are top notch :)
Its_sharon_r t1_ixx0wm6 wrote
I used my zojirushi rice cooker to keep my mashed potatoes hot for thanksgiving dinner.
Nerdiestlesbian t1_ixvt6q4 wrote
I have a rice maker and bread maker by zojirushi, both second hand items. Both are amazing. Have lasted 10 years or more (I’ve had them 10 years) now I am going to look at a thermos by them
home_cheese OP t1_ixvv1tb wrote
I have a secondhand Zoji rice maker too. Makes perfect rice every time!
Nerdiestlesbian t1_ixwagxl wrote
Yes!!! It takes a little longer than if I boil it. But it never burns. I don’t have to baby sit it. I put the rice in and walk away. Perfect rice every time.
Shurane t1_ixygjwk wrote
They have great hot water dispensers too. Way better than the electric kettles since it keeps the water at a temperature indefinitely. Great for tea and instant noodles in my case, but I'm sure there are a lot of other uses for it.
SquishyLychee t1_ixypu53 wrote
I want one of the hot water dispensers so bad but holy moly that price point is painful for a water dispenser vs a kettle when I don’t need the water kept hot for long periods, just on demand.
Giozos1100 t1_ixyiyix wrote
I have a zojirushi griddle and it is AMAZING. I have used it near daily for about 3 years now.
AdventurousBullfrog2 t1_ixwqq5i wrote
Yeti is the Beats By Dre of drink containers.
mt379 t1_ixxpvfb wrote
The only thing I like is the magnetic slide lid which is easy to clean. And the fact that they are dishwasher safe. I rarely use mine.
Had an insulated water bottle by them that I threw out because I couldn't unscrew the mouthpiece apart from the lid due to crappy design.
They are heavy, decent, overpriced, and not for me.
My daily right now is a bubba insulated 32oz Tumblr for iced coffee. Hot is one of my 2 zojirushis.
AdventurousBullfrog2 t1_ixynq4y wrote
Yes, why are they so heavy? I bought one and decided it was all marketing, they aren't very good for their cost.
user_none t1_ixx2c7w wrote
I like the YETI tumbler, if only for the magnetic lid. I have the Zojirushi like OP's, but I'll be damned if I can immediately start drinking coffee after a fresh pour. For that reason alone, the YETI is my daily use tumbler.
yelprep t1_ixxhjkg wrote
All the new all metal ones are garbage. I had my coffee on an old vacuum glass thermos and forgot it over a three day weekend at work. When I got back it was still too hot to drink. I still see them all the time at flea markets and yard sales for 5 bucks or less.
home_cheese OP t1_ixwrjy0 wrote
Or the K&N filters of the automotive world.
Which is funny because I always mention Beats whenever I trash on K&N filters. (They're shit BTW)
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx1hu4 wrote
The yeti's test no better than any other insulated tumbler with a shit lid.
That said, insulated tumblers with shit lids are my favorite drink containers for at home now since all the parts are easy to clean and they keep stuff cold long enough.
I now use a Thermos brand travel mug for my daily coffee as it has a better lid system. Its a good improvement on heat retention compared to contigo but not near the 6 hours and still boiling hot that zori is.
Zori is my tumbler of choice for taking to work for my second\third coffee.
home_cheese OP t1_ixx25u9 wrote
That 14 oz Yeti I got for home use does the job. I do like that the lid is easier to clean and less involved than the Zoji. That and one of my cars doesn't have a cupholder so it sits nicely on the passenger floor.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx2n94 wrote
The yeti style seems great for home use.
I've got a few ozzark trail ones for at home, the last one i bought came with textured paint on the outside and even a rubber bottom that works awesome to help not slide around on coffee tables\desks. Its damn grippy.
home_cheese OP t1_ixx3g5j wrote
Sounds good and all but if you don't mind my asking. What exactly is happening on your tables and desks where it's nice to have finally found an insulated cup that you don't have to worry about sliding around all over the place?
: D
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx4jn1 wrote
Nothing is happening on my desk\tables out of the ordinary :P
I wasn't looking for the grippy bottom or anything, i just went to reorder the plain stainless one i had gotten before off amazon and they had added some features that were a bit different compared to most other tumblers.
I'm sure the rubber grip on the bottom might never save a spilt drink if it ever came down to it but maybe it will.
The6_78 t1_ixw7lr7 wrote
Zoji keeps things so hot. Incredibly hot that my brother hated it and returned the one I lent him cuz his coffee kept burning his tongue.
MichaelFrowning t1_ixwdrs8 wrote
Zojirushi bottles are amazing. I have 5 for me and my kid. They have one weakness: drop them on their lid and they are toast. At least the lids are interchangeable.
home_cheese OP t1_ixwe9v4 wrote
Is that falling with the lid open or closed? If you look at the picture mine has taken some hard falls, many from over 5 feet. But the lid was closed every time.
MichaelFrowning t1_ixwqwh9 wrote
With the lid closed. I guess I just got “lucky” a few times. I still think they are the best. the lids on mine are a bit more curved.
saito379688 t1_ixvpptd wrote
Do you put it through the dishwasher? I'm curious what your job is now for it to look like that! Mine still looks almost new after a few years, but I am mostly an office based engineer.
home_cheese OP t1_ixvqzj8 wrote
I never put it in the dishwasher. I use denture cleaning tablets as they work the best. I've tried everything from ice, salt, lemon juice, peroxide baking soda in all forms of combinations. You name it, everything but soap. Denture tablets work the best so far. Fill it full of hot water and drop in two tablets. Let it soak overnight and brush out in the morning. Sparkling. I also throw my seals in there too. And I cap it with the stopper so it cleans the bottom of it. Don't seal it because it'll probably blow up.
I'm a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. This thing has taken some abuse but it's still going strong!
Butlerian_Jihadi t1_ixwajzo wrote
Denture tablets are the way.
Thermos funk tends to be from volatile oils and a layer of casein from dairy. The dairy layers up, provides a home for oils which get rancid and gross. Denture tabs were literally designed to combat biofilms exactly like these.
I do one tablet in the mug and one in a cup with the lid gaskets, soak a few hours and a quick hit with a bottle brush. Keeps the mouthpiece sparkling, hasn't damaged any of the gaskets.
Shurane t1_ixygqfk wrote
Are denture tablets better than those citric cleaners you can dunk these in? I've seen them used for cleaning build up on rice cookers.
Butlerian_Jihadi t1_ixzb4gu wrote
Denture tablets are specifically made to break up biofilms. I don't know if they're better as I've not used citric acid for that purpose, but I'd imagine so.
physh t1_ixzgiw9 wrote
Urnex Clearly Coffee is even better than denture tablets
Earthsiege t1_ixvwq4w wrote
I loved mine and used it for a year or two, but eventually grew to hate cleaning it. Enough that I retired it for a basic insulated cup.
Definitely a great product that could use some tweaking.
home_cheese OP t1_ixvxgzw wrote
That's the one thing about them. Calling the design "involved" would be an understatement. At first cleaning was really annoying to me but I just came to accept the design for what it is. Now its just part of the routine. I mentioned in an earlier reply that I use denture cleaning tablets. That helps a lot.
user_none t1_ixvxk33 wrote
Oxy Clean and some hot water will get it perfectly clean again. The lid is, of course, super easy to clean.
brews t1_ixx9dwy wrote
Btw, they sell them with a basic screw-off top.
GatsAndThings t1_ixwp6u4 wrote
The Yeti’s are good cups if they work for you, they are one of the more robust options but they are not top tier for thermal performance. Check out the Project Farm test on it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a6j1NJkNzwI
home_cheese OP t1_ixwr4ar wrote
We're gonna test that.
I love Project Farm!
joeychizzle t1_ixxkpyv wrote
Zojirushi is the fucking GOAT, had mine for 5 years going on 6 and it hasn't ever let me down once. 🫡
siddowncheelout t1_ixvx7ju wrote
I have that exact bottle. Ice cubes the size of my balls tomorrow. Hot coffee to scorch your tongue.
Not the best drinking experience, glug glug glug and I love my contigo flow. Just saying
home_cheese OP t1_ixvxroc wrote
> Just saying
Ain't nothing wrong with liking what works for you!
GatsAndThings t1_ixwozda wrote
Contigos work awesome.
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx1m5b wrote
I switched to thermos over contigo for the daily drinking coffee. Holds heat maybe 30-50 percent longer than contigno and way easier to clean lid system.
ryujignh t1_ixw8hob wrote
I have a Zojirushi, and it retains heat too well that made me buy a Yeti tumbler lol
Ironfingers t1_ixvytkn wrote
I have one but the outer layer black is peeling off. Seems yours also came off. How did you remove it all once it started peeling?
home_cheese OP t1_ixvzrp9 wrote
Its the brushed finish but there's some sort of clear coat on it. I ordered one in blue and this stainless one showed up. At first I was kind of miffed but I have seen that other people can have problems with the colored coating peeling. Since this one has a pretty hard life it turns out that stainless want so bad.
Ironfingers t1_ixw06m0 wrote
Yeah seems way better!
Butlerian_Jihadi t1_ixwargv wrote
Same. I'm pretty rough and tumble in my daily and it was marred within two days. Stainless has held up great, and the chrome just started coming off the latch button this year.
oioioioioioiioo t1_ixw4jpq wrote
From my experience, old thermos work better than the newer ones, just gotta watch out for rust
home_cheese OP t1_ixwbm4q wrote
I have one of those chrome and green ones handed down to me from my Father. I don't use it much because it's pretty big. Like the anti-aircraft guns projectile on the Missouri big.
Dudeinminnetonka t1_ixx3whs wrote
I tried one before I got my thermoflask and it leaked down my shirt, I think the modern ones have better gaskets
great_gatling_gunsby t1_ixxqtzu wrote
My Zojirushi coffee thermos keeps my coffee so hot for so long it can still be too hot to drink in the afternoon. I have several other travel mug brands, including Yeti, the only thing that comes close is my Fellow Carter mug.
home_cheese OP t1_ixxrur2 wrote
The Carter mug looks really interesting for when I'm not working. I'll definitely look into that one later tomorrow.
bscepter t1_ixvworp wrote
I have one of these. Can confirm it retains heat like crazy.
Gravybutt t1_ixw7urb wrote
To be fair, most things are better than a Yeti.
haidachigg t1_ixwfftm wrote
Are used to drink my coffee for my Zoji on my way home from work 10hours after pouring. I’d have to leave the lid open so it would cool down.
omuneek t1_ixwm5jr wrote
I love my Zoji! I do however find myself pouring my coffee in a cup as it retains heat for hours!
Jackamo78 t1_ixwmw9y wrote
I got one of these two years ago. They’re fantastic. I make coffee, leave the lid off for 10 mins and when it’s at the right temperature screw the lid on. It stays that hot for a ridiculously long time.
Julianyyz t1_ixx0naz wrote
these are so sick
musiknits t1_ixx35eu wrote
I love my zojirushi! My mom did a bunch of research and it is insane how well it keeps liquids hot. I swear it is imbued with magic.
home_cheese OP t1_ixx3n7i wrote
It's the magic that you put inside of it.
MergenKurt t1_ixx7is3 wrote
I got 2 zoji for over 3 years. Lately I thought, maybe Stanley would fare better. After a week I am thinking returning Stanley back because there is night and day difference.
keeisn t1_ixx96u8 wrote
I own a zojirushi rice rooker and it's probably the best rice cooker I've ever used
slawre89 t1_ixx9c5j wrote
I have two of these! They are the best and unlike yetis they fit in cup holders.
AVLLaw t1_ixxdz86 wrote
Zojirushi products that are made in Japan, not China are high quality builds. Great design. Good materials. Just very well made. I have rice maker and a hot water kettle by them. I found them both 2nd hand in Thrift Stores.
MacAttache t1_ixxife8 wrote
Love it! I posted mine that I dropped from a helicopter and still use daily a few months back. Epic thermos
Estimate_Me t1_ixxonzd wrote
These are amazing! Bought one for my partner about 8 years ago, still going strong. He bought me one 4 years ago, and then I found what seems like a barely used one at a thrift store a few months ago. I don’t know why someone would give one of these up. I like to pour the contents into a mug throughout the day, since once out of the thermos it can finally cool down to a drinkable temperature.
DollyDewlap t1_ixxsftn wrote
Bought one for my wife after seeing them as highly rated in Consumer Reports. She loves it! It fits so nicely in her bag, too. And it’s a beautiful metallic aqua color.
MKP124 t1_ixxto48 wrote
I have a Zoji as well and have been using for 5 years, 5 days a week. Absolutely love it.
nofunatall_17 t1_ixxuhx1 wrote
I’ve had mine going on 7 years now. Have no complaints about its ability to retain heat.
I think my favorite thing about it though would be the drinking mechanism. No fuss. Easy to clean. Can sip or chug. Works while sitting in the car or going on a walk. Can toss it around without having to worry about it spilling.
top_flame t1_ixy5few wrote
Have the same one, bought mine 7 years ago and I love it so much!
netizen__kane t1_ixyf02h wrote
We have one of these, or similar model at least. They retain the heat amazingly well, but the lids break. We had one lid break in under 12 months, and on an another a few years ago the lid also broke.
If getting replacement parts were easier I might still consider buying again (in Australia)
halfbakedmachination t1_ixyfbti wrote
Had my zoji for pushing 8 years. It’s fantastic.
000101110 t1_ixyfc1q wrote
Thank you for this. Growing up in Japan we always had zojirushi (100 year old company) and tiger mahobins (thermoses) to carry our tea hot or cold. This has always been a thing here. It's funny seeing all these new brands emerge even in Japan with so much hype behind them when the OG brands seem to be the best! The power of marketing!
madbamajama1 t1_ixygmmc wrote
I'm on my second Zoji (first one grew legs and disappeared). Keeps my coffee hot ALL DAY, and I love the locking flip top because I can throw it in my bag without having to worry about spills. So much better than a Yeti.
weiss27md t1_ixyoj4x wrote
Is that a real brand? Seems like one of those off brands from Amazon where there are 50 of the exact same item with different Chinese names.
home_cheese OP t1_ixyrq1v wrote
Zojirushi has been around for a little over 100 years. They make a lot of different things. Noted for their rice cookers as well.
RedSaker t1_ixyp8ln wrote
Little know facts: Zojirushi is THE best. Yeti is overpriced trash.
Zoji is like NASA level engineering. Never thought I’d love a BOTTLE this much.
hiker_46 t1_ixyplyt wrote
I also have this Zojirushi thermos mug and very hot liquids stay very hot all day in mine. Highly recommend.
No-Vermicelli-798 t1_ixyrchh wrote
These things keep coffee at “melt your tongue off” temps for hours!
AuxiliaryPriest t1_ixyyj57 wrote
Depending on the model you can order replacement parts (cap, gaskets, etc) to keep it going and looking strong. Unfortunately I lose mine a lot of the times but I have one that's almost a decade old. I have other Zojirushi products that are 20+ years old. Definitely a buy it for life company
gomidake t1_ixyyz2l wrote
Here I was thinking zojirushi only made rice cookers, nice to see there's other gems to consider from them
miggysd t1_ixz0ucp wrote
I had one also same model the way it failed was I lost it or someone stole it 😂 I have another one now an I had the other for 5 years and worked as good as it did day 1.
HelloNeumann29 t1_ixz46zn wrote
I had one and I think it burnt my coffee by keeping it so hot for so long.
waytooo t1_ixz7k1z wrote
I own a similar one for 5 years, the heat retaining is great. My only complain is the stains on the lid. I only drink water with it, but the plastic part (I guess that’s silicone) on the lid that’s attaching the opening has black dots overtime, and I can’t wash it off somehow. Both vinegar and baking soda don’t work. Then my friend who bought together with me told me he has the same issue. I’m wondering if it’s just us, and anyways to clean it up?
home_cheese OP t1_ixz8gdx wrote
I use denture cleaning tablets. Fill with hot water, drop in all of the seals with two tablets, place the stopper and top up so the water is touching the bottom of the stopper. Let sit overnight and brush out in the morning. Though sometimes I put all of the plastic pieces in a separate container so they're fully submerged.
You could give that a try.
waytooo t1_ixzby7s wrote
Thank you for the tips! I will give it a try. I was about to buy new one but this concerns me. If it can be cleaned up, definitely will buy more.
orchid_nl t1_ixz985o wrote
The Zoji is amazing. It keeps my water hot for two days.
EatsTheCheeseRind t1_ixzccyl wrote
I’ve got two of these (one I lost and later found, and the other I bough during the former’s hiatus) and can confirm. These things are almost too good. I now cool any hot beverage off to ideal drinking temp before putting it in the Zojirushi and set off on my way.
Once I filled one up with coffee in the afternoon (maybe around 4pm) and stuck it in the fridge so I would have cold coffee the next morning. Well 7am rolls around and I open the thing up and the coffee was still fucking hot.
I’ve had hunting trips where I wasn’t able to enjoy my coffee during my sit because it was too hot the entire time.
If I had any complaints it would be that the finish can flake off over time, especially if you put them in the dish washer (yeah yeah yeah I know you’re not supposed to put the main body in the dishwasher but I do occasionally), but it’s just stainless underneath. Throw on some stickers, problem solved.
Odd-Turnip-2019 t1_ixzdm51 wrote
So it should. Zojirushi stuff is the shit
bigjamey t1_ixzdqrs wrote
That’s why I’m here- just ordered a 20 oz mug. Not the exact one pictured but close. Thanks OP!
home_cheese OP t1_ixzgqlx wrote
Awesome!
AlastorAugustus t1_ixzg9fp wrote
Haha all the comments about this thing being too good are so accurate. It’s super nice to bring up to the ski hill and pour out some cups of spiked cider or something like that at the end of a nice day on the hill, but yea even after a day on the mountain I wouldn’t want to drink straight from the thermos. Pouring it into a cup and letting it cool down is pretty much the only way to use this magical piece of kit.
Mine is super beat up from using it underground when I worked graveyard shifts mining. Having a piping hot cup of coffee 6 hours into a 12 hour shift in a dark whole is a luxury unto itself.
home_cheese OP t1_ixzgoj5 wrote
MSHA approved.
AlastorAugustus t1_ixzhr7d wrote
Haha more like S&S burn risk. The amount of ridiculous things I’ve seen MSHA citations for in my 11 years underground, I wouldn’t put it past them to cite a thermos lmao.
home_cheese OP t1_ixzjvey wrote
Those guys are something else. Whenever they rolled into the quarry I worked at all work stopped. You went back to the office and didn't talk to them. Some guys were pretty chill, in and out in a couple hours. Others would absolutely scrutinize everything. Find the dumbest shit to write you up for. That hook and winch you've been using for the last 20 years to pull and move rocks stuck in the jaw crusher? Been good all those years but now? Getting a write-up now!
The place I work for now used to be paired with a quarry but split into two different companies 6 months ago. No more MSHA!
AlastorAugustus t1_ixzkhyc wrote
Haha yea it’s pretty much the same underground. Most of the actual safest ways to do things are complete MSHA violations so any time an inspector is around is a great time to ‘take 5’ lol
duhhuhh t1_ixzhexr wrote
Curious how well the lock and latch work one handed or when dropped?
home_cheese OP t1_ixzk473 wrote
So far has never popped open on me all this time. And it has taken some harsh falls as you can probably tell by looking at the pic.
Des7in t1_ixzmtv8 wrote
I would assume it keeps drinks cold for a really long time also?
home_cheese OP t1_ixzn7i3 wrote
I would guess since its insulated very well. I use a 40 oz Hydro Flask for my daily water.
scabbagetrout t1_iy06ybg wrote
I have three of these. One time I made tea and brought it to work and forgot about it. 12 hours later, when I remembered it, my tea was too hot to drink.
I've had multiple baristas take pictures of them because they were the only mugs they have ever poured coffee into and couldn't feel the heat coming through.
I love these things, and I've also had mine for years.
shfd739 t1_iy09hxx wrote
I’d never heard of this brand until a couple weeks ago when the in laws got a new Zoji coffee maker. I thought it was an off brand from Amazon. Now I know better and have ordered one of these to replace my daily use Contigo.
home_cheese OP t1_iy0am24 wrote
I used a Contigo until I bought the Zoji. Night and day difference.
Zojirushi has been around for over 100 years.
shfd739 t1_iy0b7pt wrote
I’m on my third Contigo in 5 years due to losing them. I’ll have to make sure I don’t lose this one.
I had no idea the Zoji history until now. Good stuff.
home_cheese OP t1_iy0cu43 wrote
The best part is if you lose a Zojirushi they're not very expensive to replace.
Ok_Bet_7309 t1_iy2f2t9 wrote
Left one of these bad bois on a flight and I’m convinced it was never recovered because whomever found it knew what it was
LargeTallGent t1_iy83v3m wrote
I second that
nio_nl t1_iy96g2l wrote
I see yours also lost all its paint. With mine the logo has almost vanished as well, goodbye little elephant..
home_cheese OP t1_iya3inj wrote
I actually ordered a blue one but they sent me a stainless. At first it bugged me but I've heard of the paint coming off of these a bunch so now I'm actually pleased with this one!
DragoonBoots t1_ixw42kx wrote
I have the same thing! I love it, but I think the vacuum is failing after taking one too many tumbles down a flight of stairs after falling out of my bag... It's the best way to burn yourself on the way home with the tea you brewed in the morning.
Butlerian_Jihadi t1_ixwb2ty wrote
There's a company that makes a sort of heat sink... A oval made from high thermal index alloys, plated with gold. Soaks up a good bit of heat without diluting anything. Not enough heat for my boiling tea, but it gets my coffee exactly where I want it. I think Coffee Joulies is the brand.
sleepydaimyo t1_ixwioq5 wrote
I love my Zojorushi for tea. I make 2 and drink it periodically up to 24h later. They're the best! (Mine might be slightly different model but same closure).
kyuuei t1_ixwo31g wrote
Found one at work that had been abandoned for months. Gave it a very thorough cleaning and use it weekly for years now. Still looks brand new.
No-Display-6647 t1_ixwo3dh wrote
Best thermos ever. Keeps my coffee hot for hours. I own two.
portiafimbriata t1_ixwqxwg wrote
I love that the whole lid comes apart for cleaning!!
Earth_Normal t1_ixwwtrg wrote
These work too well. You can burn your mouth on coffee you made 10 hours ago. Ask me how I know.
rabidpirate t1_ixx2ix4 wrote
I've gone through 2 of these. The top shatters so easily from short drops. Compared to my hydroflask, this feels like it's made of glass.
rajivpsf t1_ixxojbj wrote
I liked Yeti when they made it in America but now no reason to buy as not local.
nodelic t1_ixxti9c wrote
Have one of these and a hydro flask full of hot water when I had COVID. Absolutely blown away by having still-too-hot-to-drink water when the water in the hydro flask had already become downright cold.
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notallshihtzu t1_ixysdjy wrote
Same. 6 hours still too hot. However my 1L carafe only keeps coffee hot for maybe 90 mins. Anyone know why?
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alexaxl t1_iy6zxqq wrote
Have a bunch of coffee mugs in my rotation for hot water & herbal teas.
Only thing that tops their holding of heat are the larger bulkier Stanley Classic flasks.
I wonder if they compete in similar segments.
Unraveller t1_iy7spij wrote
Where can you buy one for less than Yeti. I paid more
Zillaho t1_ixvneiz wrote
Why did they name it like a washing machine tho
LikesTheTunaHere t1_ixx23tg wrote
I find it quite nice since otherwise you end up with the xx brand 16oz tumbler pro edition 2022 with the coffee spout and extra grip cover.
Or the xx brand 16tpcg
one is much easier for me to google for later as its exact.
Zillaho t1_ixxuaxx wrote
That example you have sounds like something you’d find on Alibaba for $3.65. Ain’t so hard to come up with a product a name that’s memorable, instead of something that looks like a part number.
upvoatsforall t1_ixv4mcm wrote
Better based on what metric? One vacuum can’t perform better than another.
Howdy-Cowgirl t1_ixves20 wrote
Pretty sure the metric would be temperature…
upvoatsforall t1_ixvhx6h wrote
It’s better at temperature. Thanks for clarifying.
anfrey t1_ixvklw5 wrote
temperature retention
home_cheese OP t1_ixv4vkz wrote
I just posted a reply.
home_cheese OP t1_ixv4t93 wrote
So I did test this against a Yeti. The guys at work all use Yetis and they SWEAR that nothing is better. Well one of our distributors dropped off some swag and I got my hands on a Yeti 14 oz coffee mug and a 20 oz tumbler identical to the ones the coworkers have. Time to test....
The Yeti handily lost even having the advantage of 4 oz over mine. I checked the temp every hour for six hours. In the end the Yeti was 48° colder. Both starting out at 208° with the Yeti finishing at 122° and the Zoji at 170°. The Yeti coffee mug is handy for around the house and I'll use the 20 oz for the odd occasion I forget my Zoji at work.
ETA - Both were tested having sat out the night before with the lids off. Ambient temp was 68°. Before taking the temp each hour each was inverted once to eliminate any cold spots as I suspect that the Yeti loses most of its heat through the lid.