Travel Mugs & Thermoses

It’s rare that a truly great tea travel mug comes along. For bagged tea drinkers, the Mighty Leaf Tea Top Brew Mug comes close. In fact, its stylish look and easy use may even charm a few loose-leaf tea drinkers into giving it a chance!

OXO's spill-proof, 24-ounce hot beverage container keeps drinks warm for over 12 hours. It's easy to use throughout the day or for travel or camping trips.

For a price of around 13 U.S. dollars, the OXO Good Grips 360 LiquiSeal Travel Mug isn't bad. However, it lacks the heat retention and ease of use of the similar (and more expensive) OXO Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug Without Handle.

For a price of around 22 U.S. dollars, the OXO Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug is a pretty good deal. Although it's slightly harder to hold while walking than the version with a handle, it keeps liquids hotter longer and is friendlier to left-handed people.

These are former About.com Coffee / Tea guide Sean Paajanen's top picks for Thermoses and thermal bottles (also known as vacuum carafes).

In addition to being incredibly useful and effective, Zojirushi's Stainless Mug With Tea Strainer is also customizable.

Zojirushi's Tuff Slim is almost everything you'd want in a Thermos-style beverage container. It is made from stainless steel, great at retaining heat, unbreakable and easy to use.