If you are choosing between a ceramic travel mug and a stainless steel one, the good news is that you cannot go far wrong. The real differences are taste, feel and weight. Here is how to decide.
Stainless steel travel mugs
- Tough and light. Stainless steel copes well with daily knocks in a bag.
- Insulated. A double-wall body keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold.
- Best for: commuters, people who carry a cup in a bag every day, and anyone who wants the most robust option.
Ceramic lined travel mugs
- Cleaner taste. A ceramic lining means your coffee tastes of coffee and nothing else, which many people prefer for flat whites, tea and filter coffee.
- Feels closer to a proper mug. The inside feels more like drinking from a favourite cup at home.
- Best for: people who care about taste and use the cup at a desk or at home as well as on the move.
What stays the same
In the Fressko travel mugs and reusable coffee cups range, both versions use the same insulated design, the same spill resistant screw-on lid with a click-lock drinking cover, the same sizes and the same internal barista lines. Both keep drinks hot for up to 3 hours, depending on use, and both are cool to hold.
Which size?
Bino is 227ml (8oz), Camino is 340ml (12oz) and Grande is 475ml (16oz, stainless steel). Ceramic lined cups are available in Bino and Camino. Our size guide helps you pick.
Looking after each one
For both, hand wash the cup to protect the non slip base. The lid is dishwasher safe. Do not put either in the microwave.
The quick answer
Choose stainless steel if toughness matters most. Choose ceramic lined if taste matters most. Either way, you are buying a genuine cup from an official UK stockist and retailer, with free UK delivery and 365 day returns. Browse the Made by Fressko range to compare colours.