Kinto Travel Tumbler 350ml Black

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Though the lids are effective at keeping the mug spillproof and airtight, the lid of the Kinto also delivers a solid drinking experience with an optimally-designed lip. The drinking experience rivals that of regular coffee mugs, and is rather pleasing. Downsides: odours, cleaning & condensation Established in 1972, Kinto started out as a wholesaler of tableware in Shiga, Japan. They eventually began developing their own line of products, with a passion to create products that bring comfort and inspiration into the everyday life. Double-wall vacuum flask design keep drinks hot or cold for 6 hours (hot above 69°C / 156°F, cold below 7°C / 46°F)

Coffee tumblers are a dime a dozen, and for such seemingly simple implements, the wide range of prices is rather impressive. Coming in at the pricier end of things, the Kinto Travel Tumbler retails from about SGD 50, pitting itself against fellow insulated mugs and purpose-built coffee-focussed options. The Kinto Travel Mug with drinking lid removed. Image: Ian Ling

Please note that during Christmas and New Year Holiday Season, delivery times may be longer than usual. While this means the tumbler is extremely watertight, the extensive disassembly creates quite a headache when it’s time to clean up. The multiple gaskets also tend to harbour odours, which coffee with its oils and aromas tends to create.

Immediately wash and dry well after use, then store it away from other metals to prevent rust. Do not leave it soaked as it may rust or break. Wash with care. It can't be washed in a dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Do not use chlorine bleach as it may cause rust. When rust spots are found inside the tumbler, add warm water and citric acid in a ratio of 10:1, wash with soft sponge after leaving it for 2-3 hours, and rinse well.Instantly-recognisable with its two-stage lid design, the Kinto has a bold palette of powder-coated colour options. Moreover, the Kinto Travel Tumbler offers an incredible drinking experience and boast-worthy heat-holding properties – meaning it will likely be especially popular among iced coffee drinkers. Made from durable 18-8 food-grade stainless steel that will not taint drinks or leave a metallic taste, with an electro-polished interior to resist stains and odours

But as much as the double-lidded design is a boon for the Kinto Travel Tumbler, like every design it comes with a few compromises. With the Kinto, it means three separate silicone gaskets: two for the topmost lid and one for the lower one. It is vacuum insulated, which does add some bulk to the tumbler but not by much. It’s almost identical in girth as a standard canned drink, which means it slips easily into automotive cup holders and bag bottle slots. The Kinto Travel Tumbler is an insulated coffee tumbler with one of the more manageable form factors. Image: Ian Ling Moving on, we find the defining feature of the Kinto Travel Tumbler – its double lid mechanism. Essentially two plastic pieces that screw into each other, you’ll remove one or both lids depending on if you’re drinking or if you’re refilling the flask. Both feature silicone gaskets for waterproofing. The Kinto Travel Tumbler with the top lid open. Image: Ian Ling In addition to usability, material and texture support long-term use. Made of durable 18-8 stainless steel, the tumbler does not rust easily. The colored tumblers have a powder coat finish on the surface which prevents scratches.For maximum insulation efficiency, preheat or precool the tumbler prior to use by filling in a bit of hot/cold water for 1-2 mins