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Zojirushi respects the importance of keeping your beverages at the optimal temperature. To do so, the company created a vacuum insulation system to prevent heat or cold from escaping on the go Read More
Be careful with the SM-Yae48 travel mug. Cleaning this is extremely difficult. There are tons of tiny chambers and tunnes that you can't get to that will collect residue over time and get absolutely disgusting. I've even tried buying those tiny baby bottle straw cleaners to try to salvage this cup cause the double walked heat retention (similar for all Zojirushi products) is amazing. Sadly I had to throw it out. I own 4 different Zojirushi and believe their are the best at heat retention, but this specific model is s**t.
I bought the SM-YAE48 elsewhere before this drop happened (paid slightly more). The killer feature was that it fits my Aeropress, so I don't need to transfer from another mug. I find its heat retention to be almost perfect for my needs (a few hours for hot coffee).
Does anyone know if the SM-YAE48 is any more waterproof than the SM-SHE48?
The zojirushi website calls the first a travel mug, and mentions water proof, but both seem to have similar seals.
Zojirushi is a fine brand, and these things keep stuff hot for a long time, etc and so on. BUT the non-stick interior is simply idiotic. It degrades over time, gets nasty looking, and is far inferior to plan ol stainless steel. It boggles the mind that a bunch of clever Japanese engineers thought this was a good idea. This keeps me from ever considering Zojirushi travel mugs, etc.
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Oct 5, 2018
ssorgZojirushi offers both. Most of the mugs offered in this drop use SlickSteel... description from their website:
Zojirushi SlickSteel® Finish is an alternative to our nonstick coating. They are non-coated on the inside and instead use an electrically charged polishing process to treat and finish the interior. The result is a corrosion resistant surface that repels foreign substances and stains, creating a smooth and ultra-clean stainless steel environment for your drinks.
I believe the SM-JD36BA is the only one using a non-stick interior in the this drop.
I checked that well-known retailer whose name is taken from a large South American river, and their price is lower.
I like Massdrop, and I like everything I've gotten here. I want them to continue to offer a variety of products. However, products on Massdrop are commodities: no matter whom you buy them from, they're the same. That means that I will always choose the best price whenever I can; I imagine most people feel the same.
Having said that, Massdrop collaborations are unique, and I'll certainly buy more of those, not least because they're such a good value.
Anyway, Massdrop, I hope you can offer more competitive prices in the future.