palmer.jana•2d agoMost Upvoted

Warning: I thought those single wall titanium mugs were a dumb trend for years

For the longest time, I stuck with my old reliable enamel mug from a thrift store. I figured a $50 titanium cup was just for people who wanted to show off. Then, on a five day trip in the White Mountains last fall, my friend brought one. I saw him boil water right in it over his stove, drink his coffee, and then pack it away without a second thought. No handle to burn, it weighed nothing, and it didn't hold smells. I borrowed it one morning and the heat spread was so even my coffee didn't get that weird burnt taste. I finally bought one myself, a 450ml model, and it's the only cup I pack now. Has anyone else had a piece of gear they wrote off for way too long?

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joseph_murray82d ago

Yeah the "weird burnt taste" from other mugs is so real. I read a blog once that said titanium heats way more evenly, which makes sense now.

troy_palmer762d ago

Totally get that about the weird taste! My old ceramic mug would make my afternoon coffee taste like a campfire. That blog might be onto something with the heating thing. Makes me wonder if the mug shape changes how the heat moves around too.