Recommend your coffee transporting device for Metro commuting

[Anonymous]

Changing jobs where I will be taking the bus/Metro instead of driving to work. I'm starting to feel caffeine withdrawal symptoms already, usually getting my first jolt while sitting in traffic on my way in. While looking forward to not having to drive, I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my coffee to work.

Please recommend your Thermos, insulated canister, etc., that will hold at least 16-20 ounces, keep coffee hot, and never ever spill or leak. Bonus points if you can also drink from it, it's (relatively) easy to wash, even if by hand only, and fits in a standard car cupholder. All of my insulated mugs leak unless held upright so are a non-starter. I think my commute will be approximately 40-50 minutes.

[Anonymous]

Are you saying you want something to transport your coffee and keep it hot/warm until you get to work to drink it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you saying you want something to transport your coffee and keep it hot/warm until you get to work to drink it?

Yes, not planning on consuming until I'm at my desk, since I'll be walking or on the bus/metro the whole time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Changing jobs where I will be taking the bus/Metro instead of driving to work. I'm starting to feel caffeine withdrawal symptoms already, usually getting my first jolt while sitting in traffic on my way in. While looking forward to not having to drive, I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my coffee to work.

Please recommend your Thermos, insulated canister, etc., that will hold at least 16-20 ounces, keep coffee hot, and never ever spill or leak. Bonus points if you can also drink from it, it's (relatively) easy to wash, even if by hand only, and fits in a standard car cupholder. All of my insulated mugs leak unless held upright so are a non-starter. I think my commute will be approximately 40-50 minutes.

The DCUM hall monitors will report you for bringing liquids on the Metro.

[Anonymous]

I don't understand transporting 16 ounces of coffee for 50 minutes, keeping it hot, to drink it at a later point. Drink it at home, drink it along the way or get coffee at your destination.

[Anonymous]

OP, you are in the same position I was in a month ago. Honestly, I had to give up on the coffee transport b/c I couldn't make it work. I now have a small cup of coffee at home before I leave (or in the car on the way to the metro) and then purchase a second small when I get to work. It's driving me nuts to spend the $2 every day, but I could not for the life of me find a way to keep the coffee more than lukewarm for my hour-long door-to-door commute.

[Anonymous]

Don't your offices have coffee?

[Anonymous]

Contigo mugs are the best! You can get them at Costco - 2 for $20ish. Never spill or leak and are pretty tough (I toss mine around a good deal).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't your offices have coffee?

The office I'm going to has it, but it's $2 a cup and poor quality. DH makes a great brew, and it saves money. We high quality beans in bulk, grind at home in small quantities, and brew at our preferred strength. Certainly I'm not the only person to want to drink coffee from home (but not at home...I'm too rushed in the AM).

[Anonymous]

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/travel-products/travel-coffee-mug-reviews/best-travel-coffee-mugs

Agree with PP it's not worth it LOL I stopped drinking coffee before getting to work because of the mess factor AND because if it took awhile I was desperate to pee! sorry TMI anyway, but here's a link to the Good Housekeeping reviews of 20+ best coffee travel mugs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Changing jobs where I will be taking the bus/Metro instead of driving to work. I'm starting to feel caffeine withdrawal symptoms already, usually getting my first jolt while sitting in traffic on my way in. While looking forward to not having to drive, I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring my coffee to work.

Please recommend your Thermos, insulated canister, etc., that will hold at least 16-20 ounces, keep coffee hot, and never ever spill or leak. Bonus points if you can also drink from it, it's (relatively) easy to wash, even if by hand only, and fits in a standard car cupholder. All of my insulated mugs leak unless held upright so are a non-starter. I think my commute will be approximately 40-50 minutes.

The DCUM hall monitors will report you for bringing liquids on the Metro.

Nope, you're allowed to bring liquids on Metro, just not allowed to consume them. I personally wouldn't do it, because it's not like Metro rides are always smooth (thus why OP is looking for a spillproof, leakproof container). But I would say have a bit at home, then make some more at work. Transporting coffee for 50 minutes (let's face it, this is Metro, it WILL be 50 minutes, or more), is probably not going to be ideal.

All that said, Starbucks has some good thermoses, or go to Amazon and read reviews and find one that people have good experiences with.

[Anonymous]

I agree that it is not worth it to transport the coffee - I would look into a french press or something you can do to make decent coffee at your office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Contigo mugs are the best! You can get them at Costco - 2 for $20ish. Never spill or leak and are pretty tough (I toss mine around a good deal).

+1. Get a Contigo. Will keep your coffee warm during the commute. I bring mine on metro and drink it when I get to the office.

[Anonymous]

OP, I do this every day and have for nearly 10 years. My office does not have coffee/tea and I'm not shelling out $4 a day for coffee from Starbucks which tastes burnt or my only other option which is Au Bon.

I look for a good stainless steel insulated vacuum thermos. Recently Stanley brand had been my choice, I have the on the holds about 1 quart, which might be too much for your needs but they make smaller ones. I pour my tea into it just before 7 and the last cup is still piping hot when I finish it close to 10am.

[Anonymous]

The Klean Kanteen stainless steel insulated containers are great. They are pricy but totally worth it. they come with a spill proof top and have an add on option of a cafe top (sippable top) but that is not leak proof. You can buy them locally at MOMs Organic Market.