Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer
by Mr. Coffee
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mr. Coffee MWBLK Mug Warmer
Customer Review: Very good product
Summary: 5 Stars
I was worried from reviews that my dad might not like it because it didn't keep tea or coffee warm enough, but I purchased anyway. I'm very happy I did, being an engineer I wanted to see just how warm it kept things. After performing a couple experiments, we started at 145F from microwave and it fell to constant 120F without removing liquid (simulated sipping) in about an hour. When liquid is sipped from top (obviously), the remaining liquid gets a bit warmer because it is closer to the heat on the bottom, so last drop was 120+F (didn't measure though). My father wanted just a tad bit warmer over hour or two, so we placed a plastic lid from plastic frosting tub on top and the liquid stayed about 125F for hours. We did measure the hot plate temperature itself, I'm not 100% sure, but I think it was 200+F. Which leads me to believe it has enough heat generated, it is just a matter of thermodynamically getting the heat from the warmer to the liquid efficiently. Some coffee mugs are MEANT to be poor conductors of heat so they don't allow cooling that quickly. I think people that complained about not being hot enough either simply had bad units, drink very hot liquids, or used inefficient (heat-wise) mugs. Think about it on the extreme, if you drink your coffee from a thermos and put that thermos on the mug warmer, you will get warmer outside temperature for thermos but the liquid will probably not heat up at all.Customer Review: The bomb. Dot Com.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this thing! Here are my reasons:
1. It's small. Desk real estate is important to me and it fits perfectly between my two monitors and takes up almost no space. I'm not bumping into it, burning myself or spilling coffee. Check Plus.
2. It's powerful. It keeps my coffee piping hot for hours, and contrary to what the packaging says, it actually warmed my lukewarm/slightly cold coffee to a great drinking temperature. Check Plus.
3. It's pretty. The black looks great with all of my other black desk items and it looks like an integrated part of my supplies. It's not some ugly white thing that will get stains all over it and look dingy. Check Plus.
4. It's cheap. 9 dollars to keep me happily and warmly caffeinated all day long? Check plus plus.
Things I cannot speak to:
- How long does the product last? I've only had it for a few days so maybe it will only last a few months or maybe a year or more. Not sure.
- Is it safe? It doesn't have an auto-shut off, but I cant foresee it getting hot enough to do any real damage. I'll still unplug it before I leave work at night.
What I do know is that I will be buying these for co-workers/friends when I need a cheap, practical gift but can't figure out what to buy. It gets my vote for best purchase of 2011 thus far!
Customer Review: Great for keeping your shaving lather warm.
Summary: 5 Stars
A bit of background information:
My grandfather taught me how to shave using his old Gillette Super Speed safety razor, a badger hair brush, and shaving soap. I still use a safety razor, shaving soap, and a badger brush as it seems to give me a noticeably smoother shave than using newfangled multi-bladed razors like the Mach3 and the Quattro.
I've been in the market for a way to keep my shaving lather nice and hot, as I'm a three-pass shaver. I happened to be in Wal-Mart recently purchasing a thermos and I saw this nearby and I decided to give it a whirl, as I whip up my lather in a ceramic mug. After a few days of tweaking, I've found that whipping up your lather first and placing it on the warmer while you hop in the shower gives the device just enough time to heat the ceramic up and bring your shaving lather up to just the right temperature. It won't keep your lather "hot", as it would be in a high-end barber shop, but its definitely a step up from your lather going cold or lukewarm during a shave.
My only regret is buying it on impulse at Wal-Mart; it was $8.97. Once again, Amazon.com comes through with the best price. Live and learn, I suppose.
Customer Review: Great product and value
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're like me, you take a long time to finish a cup of coffee. I've been known to stick my cup in the microwave multiple times before I finish it. It finally dawned on me to try a mug warmer. I ordered one two weeks ago to use upstairs when I'm getting ready in the morning. I was so impressed with it that I ordered a second one this week to use downstairs.
This mug warmer delivers perfectly. It keeps your coffee at the perfect, hot-but-drinkable temperature it has when you first pour the cup. The cord is a good length, the indicator light helps you remember when it's on or off, and the heating surface is wide enough to accommodate any size cup or mug.
I was skeptical about using it with mugs that do not have flat bottoms. Some of my coffee mugs' bottoms are more concave than others, which varies the surface area that comes into contact with the mug warmer. I have been pleasantly surprised - even with mugs that just have a thin rim on the bottom that touches the mug warmer, it still keeps the coffee hot.
I would highly recommend this mug warmer.
Customer Review: I need two of these!
Summary: 5 Stars
I wasn't sure how well this would work based on some of the other reviews that I read, but I'm happy that I took a risk and placed an order. I have to say, for the money, this product is really great. As other reviewers have mentioned, it will NOT heat your drinks, but it WILL keep them warm. Personally, I think my drinks remain at a perfect temperature thanks to the warmer (and I use big mugs). I spend much of my time working at the computer and this is perfect for what I need. Too often I was reheating my drinks...it was just annoying. I like this mug warmer so much, in fact, that I plan on ordering another one. I think I need one for upstairs to keep by my computer and one to keep downstairs in the kitchen. I've seen these advertised (for more than $8) around the holidays in flyers like Bed, Bath and Beyond, but I think it's a seasonal product because they didn't have them in stock at the store when I checked. I do think this would make a good gift if you know anyone that works long hours in front of the computer.