Extend Your Battery Life

1. Your Mug is a Temple (For Warmth)

The more your Ember Mug has to heat up to reach your desired temperature, the more battery it uses. Hot liquids are ideal because they will more than likely be hotter than your perfect temperature to begin with, meaning you will only be using the battery to maintain your set temperature once the liquid reaches that temperature. On the other hand, if you were to add cold liquids such as syrups or milks from the fridge, this could lower the temperature of your beverage below 120° F. Warming up liquids that are cooler than your set temperature is possible but will drain the Ember Mug’s battery and result in less time for sipping luxuriously. The solution is simple, when adding in milks or syrups, combine the liquids and then heat them using steam, stovetop, or a microwave before adding them to your beverage. This will ensure that your Mug is only using the battery to keep your perfect temperature exactly where it should be.

2. Cover Up

There is nothing more aesthetically pleasing than watching those wisps of steam rising from that incredible beverage you made. We don’t like being the bearers of bad news, but that steam wafting from the top of your Mug is precious heat escaping causing your drink to cool faster which triggers your battery to work to stay at the set temperature. Utilizing the Sliding Lid for Ember Mug, Cup, and Tumbler or Sipping Lid for the Travel Mug is the best way to seal in the heat and reduce the amount of time your Ember’s battery spends warming. Lids can literally double your battery life when used correctly. 

Added bonus for milk lovers: Lids help reduce “milk skin” from forming on top of your coffee.

3. Ember Mug Storage & Battery Health

You and your Ember Mug are more similar than you might think when it comes to wanting to be at the perfect temperature. Just like you, your Ember Mug shouldn’t be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures for extended periods of time. For that reason, it’s important to be careful where you store your Ember Mug. For instance, you should never leave your mug on the dash of a car on a hot day or place it in the refrigerator. Leaving your Ember Mug in these environments can lead to battery degradation and will decrease the overall amount of time your Ember Mug holds its charge. We also recommend charging your Ember Mug in room temperature conditions for the best possible battery performance.

4. A Well Placed Charger 

Following our first three tips are vital in cold weather. You can also invest in an Extra Charging Coaster, keeping one in your kitchen and the other in the office. If you have a Travel Mug, make the Car Charger your copilot. This way when you travel, charging is always available to you.

Trust us, we know how disappointing cold coffee is and we hope these tips will help you enjoy your hot beverage for longer. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product’s battery life please check out support.ember.com.