If it looks like a paper cup, look again
I don't usually like to buy new things and claim to be doing something good for the environment, but I had to have this mug. It's called Non-Paper Cup and it's a travel mug made of ceramic with a silicone lid and sleeve that's made to look like a disposable cup. I bought it at Cost Plus yesterday. This morning I made green tea in the mug and then was able to bring it in the car without worrying about spills. And it kept my tea warm (for a while at least). It saves the extra step of making tea in a cup and then having to transfer it to a travel mug. Plus my travel mug has a residual coffee smell that doesn't go so well with the gentle taste of tea.
I first saw one of these mugs at Christmas in the gift shop at the Dallas Museum of Art. It looked more like a real paper cup since it was all white, and it was nicer since it was made of porcelain. I was tempted to buy it but didn't want to add another item to my already bulging, post-Christmas suitcase. So I was excited when Laura told me she'd seen them in a Cost Plus flier. Doing a quick search, it looks like they sell them everywhere now, including Target. At $7.99, this one is a pretty good price. It's big at 14 ounces and the built-in sleeve is a nice add because the ceramic part of the cup does get hot. And it's fun to use because it feels like you've indulged in a hot drink from Starbucks.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteIs it double-walled, like the original I AM NOT A PAPER CUP porcelain version?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI checked the Cost Plus website and it doesn't say that it's double-walled, so maybe it isn't? I really like mine though, even if it isn't. It keeps drinks warmer than if I was using a regular cup with no lid.
Here's the website: http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3811846
Okay, thanks for the reply. I just may go buy it at worldmarket after all even if not double walled.
ReplyDeleteI saw it there for $7.99 in the Sunday paper. Seems like a great price!