Is this for drinking from, or mostly just as a thermos? E.g. would you put coffee in it and drink from it while you're driving?
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I usually pour it into a cup but you could drink from it as well. It kind of has a lip that funnels the liquid into a stream. Only one problem, because it is so well insulated, the coffee is going to be at whatever temperature it was at when you put it into the thermos. If you put in piping hot coffee, even an hour or two later, it is going to be piping hot and will probably burn you if you try to drink directly from it. If you cool the coffee to a warm/hot drinkable temperature before you put it in the thermos, then you could definitely drink directly from it later.
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Definitely to drink from. Zojirushi actually makes other "thermos" style containers for use with a separate cup if that's what you're going for.
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This is drinking from. Yes, I put coffee everyday and easy to drink while I am driving.
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Yes, you can drink directly from this thermos. p.s. It is the BEST thermos... Really keeps the coffee hot.
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Definitely used for drinking from, but be careful it keeps beverages hot (or cold) for a long time.
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We use it as our drinking thermos. Don't forget that hot things stay extremely hot for a good long time so be careful with that coffee! :)
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I got this specifically because it's designed to drink right out of the Thermos instead of using a cup. There are other similar models that have a cup though, so you should be able to find one you like :)
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It may be unpleasant to you, as the purpose of the container is to keep liquids hot and/or cold. If one uses it with out the cover and the straw, they might as well drink from any container, from a kitchen glass to a coffee cup. My advice to you, is this: If you are looking for a product that will keep your hot drinks hot OR your cold drinks cold, this product is fabulous and very affordable. If you are looking for a 16 ounce glass or plastic product, buy another. Good Luck... :)
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Also it keeps coffee very hot down to the last sip ... Just be careful not to leave it on and forget and set something on top of it
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I have not used it for that purpose. It my reserve storage container for travel. I would assume that you wouldhave to remove the lid to drink fromit, though. I would caution you, though, if you are using hot drinks -- the container keeps everything hot as when poured for at least eighteen hours. That has been my experience, at least.
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No, it's not a coffee cup or mug, it's a thermos. Use a percolator, coffee tastes better.
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You have to unscrew the lid. It's not an ideal mug if you want it simply to use while commuting. If, however, you want a mug that can be tossed about while totally full and never spill a drop, this is the mug for you.
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It's as good as you're likely to get, short of a thermos. I've had mine for a few years now, and the lid is still pretty good if you're carrying something thick like a stew, but a tiny bit leaky if you're carrying something really liquid like chicken stock, especially if the lid is cold. I always tie the mug into a plastic bag if I think it might tip in my backpack. The advice to hand-wash the lid rather than putting into the dishwasher is good: I think if you did that the lid would keep its watertight qualities longer.
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I've been drinking coffee out of it--hot, hot, hot! I put it in the mic to heat it up, and it is fine. It is ceramic, so treat it like any ceramic mug, and it will be fine. :)
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Despite what others say here it gets too hot hold for any length of time. I can't imagine drinking fresh hot anything from this anyway. Now it's great if you are going to let a cool off a bit or you are on the move otherwise though a ceramic mug or metal insulated thermos will keep things hot for longer and it's not even close. Glass double walled or not is just far too good of a thermal conductor. The glass is microwave safe but pulling out of the microwave after 4 minutes you will want to act quickly bare handed.
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Your welcome! Good luck in your decision. My husband and I only use Nissan Thermos mugs.
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I think it's better than a thermos bottle. It keeps my coffee hot well into the afternoon.
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yes you can drink directly from thermos when you completely remove the inner lid, but I prefer to pour it into lid to drink.
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I have used it for either Hot Tea or Coffee, unfortunately someone dropped mine and it broke :( I really enjoyed it while I had it, but it's kind of like an adult sippy-cup.
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I got this for my husband so I don't really know. He has never put a hot liquid in it, but I don't see any reason why you can't. I have a similar one and I would certainly use it for hot liquids if the need arose. So far I have only kept water in it, and I love having it when I drive because you can sip and still see where you're going. if I am wrong about the hot liquids, please let me know.
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No, it is basically just a thermos coffee mug. Bought it for two of my friends who are photography enthusiasts and absolutely love it.
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Don't believe this will work while driving, the outer cap unscrews and becomes a cup, then you have to unscrew the the inner cap to actually pour it into something.