Stainless King Travel Tumbler (470ml)

I've been through my fair share of travel mugs over the years. Some leaked, some didn't keep drinks hot (or cold) for more than an hour, and some just felt flimsy. Then I met the Thermos Stainless King Travel Tumbler 470ml, and my world changed. This isn't just a travel mug; it's an investment, and honestly, it's the best in its range, hands down.From the moment I picked it up, I could tell this was a premium product. The stainless steel feels solid and substantial in my hand, and the sleek design is really appealing. I opted for the matte black, and it looks incredibly stylish. The black colour does indeed look classic.Positives:The absolute star of the show here is its thermal performance. I'm not exaggerating when I say this tumbler keeps my coffee piping hot for hours. I'm talking about pouring it at 7 AM and still having a wonderfully warm brew at lunchtime, even if it's been sitting in a cold car. For cold drinks, it's equally impressive. I've filled it with ice water in the morning, and the ice cubes are still largely intact by late afternoon. This is a game-changer for long commutes, days out, or even just keeping my drink at the perfect temperature while I'm working at my desk.The "DrinkLock" seal lid is brilliant. I've never experienced a single leak with this tumbler, no matter how much it gets jostled around in my bag. The design of the lid also makes it easy to sip from, and the integrated tea hook is a nice touch if you're a tea drinker like me. It feels robust and well-engineered.It fits perfectly in my car's cup holder, which has been an issue with some wider mugs in the past. It also feels comfortable to hold, with a good grip. Despite its robust build, it's not overly heavy when filled.Negatives:Let's address the elephant in the room: the price. Yes, the Thermos Stainless King is undeniably pricey compared to many other travel mugs on the market. When I first looked at it, I winced a little. However, having used it daily for months now, I can confidently say that you truly get what you pay for. It's an investment that pays off in daily convenience and satisfaction.The biggest "negative" for me, and it's a minor one, is the cleaning aspect. Due to the various components of the lid (the seal, the lever mechanism), it really needs to be disassembled and cleaned properly after every use. If you don't, you can get a build-up of coffee residue or milk, which isn't pleasant. It's not difficult to take apart and reassemble, but it does add an extra minute or two to the washing-up routine compared to a simple screw-top mug. It's a small trade-off for the excellent seal and thermal properties, but it's worth noting.Conclusion for Potential Buyers:If you're on the fence about the Thermos Stainless King Travel Tumbler 470ml because of its price, I urge you to consider it. While it is certainly a more expensive option, its performance in terms of temperature retention and leak-proof design is, in my opinion, unmatched in its category. It's a premium product that delivers on its promises. Just be prepared to give it a proper clean every single time you use it – it's a small price to pay for such a fantastic, reliable, and high-performing travel companion. If you value a hot drink that stays hot (or a cold one that stays cold) for hours on end, and you want a tumbler that won't let you down with leaks, then this is absolutely the one to go for. It's the best in the range, period.

This is a brilliant coffee flask. It keeps my drink hot / then warm for many hours.I use it everyday for work.We have 4 of these at home, the whole family enjoys hot drinks. The valve you open to drink from seals without leaking, and the top curve is comfortable on your lips.

Excellent mug. I use it every day for work and it keeps my tea or coffee hot for hours just as described. Very easy to clean and keep looking great. I especially love the gold/copper colour of this one. I purchased another one in the navy colour for my father who loves his just as much. Easy and comfortable to drink from. Exactly what you’d expect from thermos. Price is fair, quality items cost more money and you absolutely get what you pay for here. Would 100% buy again

Keeps coffee hot for a few hours. After 6 hours my coffee is still nice and warm.Doesn’t seem to leak at all, but make sure the lid mechanism is switched to “close”!!Easy to take the lid apart for cleaning. Apparently the flask is safe for dishwasher cleaning although Thermos seem ambiguous on this point. To be honest it’s really easy to clean by hand though.

Very good product, stores a good amount of drink and its quick and easy to brew a drink. It is very good and keeping things hot and it comfortably fits into my cars drink holder. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because sometimes I feel it is too good! It keeps things too hot to drink for a couple of hours so have to wait for it to cool down. The lid seals well and nothing spills when it is turned upside down. But other than the length of time it takes for drinks to cool down, it works perfectly and is good value.

Very sturdy flask. Was looking a long time for a good quality one. Keeps tea or coffee very hot. Doesn't leak which is very important! Holds a large mug full!

Not for commuters, this mug is the best one I have had, stays hot for 7 to 8 hours, been caught off guard before by this mug thinking it was OK to sip 4 hours later, would highly recommend drinking is easier with a twist lock on top, make my coffee to last day. The design of it fits in the cup holder perfectly, you can tell its not cheap by its looks and build quality.

This is my second mug. Brews stay hot for hours. Sometimes too hot. Colour has faded on previous one hence the new purchase. Very robust as dropped several times plenty of dents, but this has not damaged the quality of the mug. Great size and keeps brew hot for a long time.