Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug

Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug

Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug

Product Description

Enjoy that coffee-to-go using your own personal travel mug. Make a pot or cup of your favorite beverage at home and take it with you on your morning commute, weekend road trip or as you run errands. The mug features three seals to prevent spills, and offers a one-handed, one-click activation. The vacuum insulation keeps your beverage the desired temperature for up to seven hours. Stainless construction is durable, keeps mug odor free and is easy to clean. Exterior offers soft, non-slip grip. Holds 14 ounces.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #309 in Kitchen & Housewares
  • Color: stainless, black
  • Brand: Oxo
  • Model: 1055291
  • Dimensions: 2.50″ h x 2.60″ w x 9.00″ l, .75 pounds

Features

  • 3 seals insure no leaks
  • One hand activation
  • Vacuum insulation
  • Double wall stainless steel is stain and odor free
  • Soft, non-slip grip

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Drinks stay hot or cold for up to seven hours in this insulated, double-walled, stainless-steel travel mug from OXO. Plus, three silicone seals in the lid opening prevent leaks and drips from spoiling clothes on the way to work. One hand is all that’s needed to operate this mug: a button in the middle of the lid opens the drinking seal (a red background alerts the user to its open position); and then closes the device. Letting a few seconds lapse before closing will allow liquid in the spout area to drain back inside, thus preventing drips.

The sleek, brushed-finish, stainless-steel body of the mug fits any standard car cup holder. OXO’s signature soft, non-slip material rings the mug neck, allowing for a secure grip when drinking or unscrewing the contoured lid. The mug holds 14 ounces–room for a double-tall latte with extra foam. A marked ‘max’ line inside prevents over-filling. Preheating or pre-chilling the mug is recommended for increased insulation value. For best results, wash the mug by hand after each use. OXO backs all its products with a satisfaction warranty, and will replace or refund any returned item. –Ann Bieri

Customer Reviews

Easy to use, but hard to clean3
I bought this mug on the recommendation of many people - and it IS easy to use and seems to be leak proof, but am thinking it will be hard to clean. The mug breaks down into to pieces, the lid and the mug, but there’s no way to take the lid apart to really clean it. Just called the company to ask if I was missing something, but was told that no, the lid doesn’t come apart, and they recommend washing it immediately after us, or at least rinsing out the lid when finished. Easy to say, harder for me to do - I tend to forget to clean it out right away and would have liked something that I could take apart and scrub when it gets gross.

Stinky rubber grip and difficult to clean but works GREAT otherwise4
I have an older model that is very similar to this. The design is basically the same.

After about a week of use I started smelling mold really strongly. After using bleach and really hot water to no avail, i finally figured it out. It wasn’t mold at all. It was the rubber grip that was obviously made of some kind of stinky silicone rubber. The stink must have intensified when I got it hot in the dishwasher.

Solution? I simply cut the grip ring off (This is a really easy process - just pull on the grip until you can get some scissors under it. It’s not glued down.) I’ve been stink-free ever since! I love my mug!

I regularly wash it in the dishwasher once a week and I always rinse it out when I get home from work each day. Tip: Make sure to leave the valve clicked open when placing it in the dishwasher. I also remove the rubbe o-ring seal to help water get to every spot. It’s really easy to remove and replace and I’ve not damaged it after at least a hundred washes.

No leaks!5
Each morning, I throw my mug in my bag and commute either by el train or by bike. It’s very important to me that the cup not leak so I have tested many mugs. The Oxo good grips has not leaked yet, keeps my coffee nice and warm, and looks stylish too.

Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug
Price: USD 19.95

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Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug

Contigo West Loop Mugs

Contigo West Loop Mug -Silver

Contigo West Loop Mug -Silver

Contigo West Loop Mugs

Product Description

16 OZ, Contigo West Loop, Sliver, Travel Mug, Patented Autoseal Button, Press To Sip, Release To Seal, Lid Prevents Leaks & Spills, Stainless Steel Double Wall Vacuum Construction Insulates, Keeps Beverages Hot Or Cold For Hours, Fits Any Standard Cup Holder.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #871 in Kitchen & Housewares
  • Color: Silver
  • Brand: IGNITE USA LLC

Features

  • Ignite USA #020270 16OZ WLoop Silver Travel Mug
  • IGNITE USA LLC

Customer Reviews

Perfect5
This is the perfect car cup. No spills–ever. Nice to hold. Easy to use. Keeps it hot.

Ice Cold Beverages in the Hot Summer Sun!!5
Some of us are just hot bodies. Summer, winter, whatever we just want our beverages ice cold. Here’s what sold me: August 2008 (7:00 AM), my mom had two of these Contigo West Loop Mugs and we filled them with ice water for a road trip to a funeral. During the three hour drive from Maryland to the deep country part of Virginia, I sipped some water. We attended the funeral, stayed for the repast, and visited with the family. The Contigo West Loop Mugs stayed in the car in the ridiculous heat and humidity from 10AM to 6PM. When we got in the car for the drive home, I had cold, cold water with ice!! I pledged my loyalty to the Contigo West Loop Mugs right then.

I use mine at work, where 75 people fight over the limited ice produced by a mediocre residential caliber fridge/freezer ice maker. I get ice in the morning and have cold water all day long.

Issues mentioned in other posts:
Threads - Never had an issue or problem
Spitting - Cold beverages are polite. They don’t spit when vacuum seal is released
Autoseal - I am clumsy. The last time I rode with mom I spilled milk on her carpet and had to hear for two weeks about how it “still smelled”. When I dropped this mug (and I did)no worries.

Contigo West Loop Mug -Silver
Price:

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La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines

La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines

La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines

La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines

Product Description

Color: Chrome | Size: 16-Cup
Amazon.com Product Description
World-famous violin-maker Antonio Stradavari helped inspire the design for this eye-catching espresso maker. In addition to being a gorgeous accent piece to any kitchen counter or bar, the lever-model machine produces up to 16 2-ounce cups of great-tasting espresso. The La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines unit features a nickel-plated brass boiler with a 38-ounce capacity that delivers fast heat-up times and ensures durable performance, all while adding to the beautiful design. It also comes equipped with stay-cool black handles, an internal thermostat, a recessed power switch and power button, dual frothing cappuccino systems, and a reset safety fuse. A gift box and demonstration DVD come included. Made in Italy, the 1000-watt ETL-listed espresso machine measures 16-1/4 by 4-1/2 by 12 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Product Description
The La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines sixteen cup in chrome features a 38 oz. boiler, and internal thermostat. This lever model includes nickel plated non-corrosive brass boilers, recessed power switch, dual frothing cappuccino systems, and a reset safety fuse. Includes a 1-year warranty and demo DVD.

Product Features

Color: Chrome | Size: 16-Cup
  • Lever-model espresso machine makes up to 16 2-ounce cups of espresso
  • 38-ounce nickel-plated brass boiler; internal thermostat; dual frothing cappuccino systems
  • Design inspiration drawn from world-famous violin-maker Antonio Stradavari
  • Recessed power switch; reset safety fuse; gift box and demonstration DVD included
  • Measures 16-1/4 by 4-1/2 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty

Technical data

Color: Chrome | Size: 16-Cup
  • Power output: 1000 watts
  • Color: Chrome with black handles
  • Water tank capacity: Approximately 4-3/4 cups
  • Manufacturer: La Pavoni
  • Country of manufacture: Italy
  • Timer: No
  • Coffeemaker attached: No
  • Built-in grinder: No
  • Steam wand: Yes
  • Cup warming plate: No
  • Height: 12 inches
  • Length: 4-1/2 inches
  • Depth: 16-1/4 inches
  • Weight: Approximately 16 lbs
  • Product: 1-year warranty
La Pavoni PSC-16 Stradavari 16-Cup Espresso Machine, Chrome
Price: USD 1,079.00

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La Pavoni Stradavari Espresso Machines

Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center

Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Matte Black

Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Matte Black

Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Matte Black

Product Description

The Jura-Capresso Impressa J5 brews as good as it looks… And does it ever look good! In the top center of the front, a multi-button display ring and digital LCD display allow the user to access most machine features. A set of six buttons is configured in a ring shape. There are two buttons for espresso (one single and one double), two for coffee (one single and one double), one for hot water, and one for steam. All of these functions are programmable. For example, the strength, temperature, and size of each of the coffee buttons can be set, as can the amount of water delivered in a hot water cycle, and the amount of time a steam cycle lasts. On top of the unit are three more controls: two buttons (one for power, the other for maintenance) and a rotary control dial for programming. A convenient, highly readable digital display guides you through every function in any one of five languages.
In the first stage (called pre-infusion), freshly ground coffee is compressed, then injected with a small burst of hot water causing the moist grounds to expand. In the second stage, brewing water courses through the engorged coffee grounds. Jura-Capresso’s unique pre-infusion cycle ensures that every brew is created with optimal flavor extraction, and capped with a creamy crema layer. 1450 W stainless steel lined thermoblock water heating system Machine is always ready to brew coffee (no waiting time) Programmable special energy saving mode Clock/timer with programmable auto-on and auto-off features 2 Step pre-infusion for maximum aroma Self-adjusting brewing chamber holds from 5 to 16 grams of ground coffee 4 Programmable coffee strength settings Low-noise grinder 2 interchangeable frother systems Steam output programmable from 3 to 120 seconds

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #5359 in Kitchen & Housewares
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Capresso
  • Model: 13332
  • Released on: 2007-08-15
  • Dimensions: 20.00″ h x 22.75″ w x 16.50″ l, 35.00 pounds

Features

  • Automatic coffee and espresso center with 18-bar pump
  • 1450-watt thermoblock heating system; 2-step pre-infusion cycle
  • 6 beverage buttons; 11 programming options; LCD display
  • Removable water tank; 6-setting conical burr grinder; 2 frother systems
  • Measures 16-1/2 by 11 by 13-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with an 18-bar pump and 1450-watt stainless-steel-lined thermoblock heating system, this Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 automatic coffee and espresso center can produce cup after cup of coffee with no down time in between. The Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 machine’s unique two-step pre-infusion cycle ensures every brew delivers optimal flavor extraction and a creamy crema layer. In the first stage, freshly ground coffee gets compressed, then injected with a small burst of hot water, causing the moist grounds to expand. In the second stage, brewing water courses through the engorged coffee grounds.

This user-friendly appliance combines not only powerful performance, but also a simple, elegant design with easy-to-use controls. Its front panel offers six buttons in the shape of a ring: two buttons for espresso (single and double), two for coffee (single and double), one for hot water, and one for steam. All of these functions are individually programmable. For example, the strength, temperature, and size of each of the coffee buttons can be set, as can the amount of water delivered in a hot water cycle, and the amount of time a steam cycle lasts. The 10-digit alpha-numeric LCD display clearly communicates all functions and settings in any one of five languages. The top of the unit provides three more controls: two buttons (one for power, the other for maintenance) and an illuminated rotary control dial for overriding any settings for coffee and steam. Choose from 11 programming options by pushing the integrated rotary button.

The Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 also showcases several other innovative features. Its new ceramic-valve technology shortens the flow of coffee, resulting in a hotter temperature and more crema in the cup. The Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 machine’s three hot-water temperature settings produce a hotter Cafe Americano, pre-warm coffee cups faster, and accommodate a larger variety of tea preparation. It also provides a dual, butterfly, coffee-spout design that moves up/down and in/out to accommodate a larger range of cups.

Other highlights include a commercial-grade, solid-steel conical burr grinder with six fineness settings and low-noise operation; a 9-ounce bean container with aroma cover and low-level bean indicator; a self-adjusting brewing chamber, which holds from 5 to 16 grams of ground coffee to make up to two 8-ounce cups of coffee at a time; a sensor-activated pre-ground coffee funnel; a clock/timer with programmable auto-on and auto-off capabilities; and a 71-ounce removable water container with a Clearyl water-filtration system and low-water indicator. Even more, the machine provides two interchangeable frother systems, which include a Dual Frother Plus for manual operation and a frothXpress for automatic frothing and steaming. A concealed compartment neatly stores the measuring scoop and the Dual Frother Plus attachment. The coffee and espresso center measures 16-1/2 by 11 by 13-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

I love our Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J55
When we have already owned or used several Jura Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers, it is difficult to come up with more superlatives. This Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 machine is at or near the top of our experience with many European coffee machines. It grinds fresh coffee beans, tamps automatically either one cup or two cups worth, then brews the coffee to our own taste and measure, then disposes of the used coffee grounds,in less than 30 seconds. From bean to cup espresso, coffee, cappucino, cafe latte, and even makes hot water for tea, faster than a microwave.
What a great Swiss invention. Completely programable and infinitely adjustable for coffee fanatics. Simple enough for the rest of us.

Phenomenal value in an elegant machine5
Where to begin? This machine can do it all, from a strong shot of espresso to a flawless cappuccino, all in under minute. If you can tie your shoes, you can use one of these machines.

I looked in to this Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 machine after using an older Capresso model at a friend’s house. I was always impressed by how easily and quickly he could make a variety of drinks for guests, not to mention the quality of their appearance and flavor.

This Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 machine comes with two different frothing systems, one is a more traditional bullet style frother, while the other can automatically steam or froth milk. This is where the J5 really shines. In no time you can froth yourself milk that would make the most seasoned barista jealous, and then push a single button to instantly brew piping hot coffee.

The Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 machine starts with whole beans of your choosing and grinds them just for the drink you are making. This ensures that you’ll get the freshest tasting coffee cup after cup.

What I like most about this machine though is the variety of drinks it can make. If you have a guest over who isn’t a big coffee drinker you can use the machine to make instant hot water for tea, or my favorite trick: run chocolate milk through the steamer for instant hot chocolate. Of course for the rest of us, the pressure brewing system in this machine will allow you to say goodbye to expensive coffee drinks, and become your own favorite barista.

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Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center, Matte Black
Price: USD 1,799.00

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Jura-Capresso 13332 Impressa J5 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center

Rosetta Stone V3: Spanish (Latin America) with Audio Companion

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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Latin America) Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion
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Customer Reviews

Rosetta Stone V3: Spanish (Latin America) with Audio Companion

Rosetta Stone V3: Spanish (Latin America) with Audio Companion

First things first - I was able to easily install the Rosetta Stone V3 software following the directions provided. This is somewhat significant in that my DH is a technical person and I’ve done very little of this on my own. Of note is that 600 mb is needed for each of the Language Levels. I did struggle and had to ask for help installing the headset/microphone, but the techie had little difficulty and I’ll admit I surrendered to offered help too quickly and believe I may have been able to do that on my own as well. I write this only for those of you who may be intimidated by programs and are hesitant to buy something for fear you won’t be able to figure out how to install and use Rosetta Stone V3.

I’ll confess I haven’t gotten very far at all with the program and can’t tell you that I feel confident I’ll be understanding written and spoken Spanish and speaking it fluently any time soon - but I do have hope that this Rosetta Stone V3 program is what help me improve beyond my current very minimal level. Incidentally, you have the option of modifying your lessons so that you can choose to learn speaking only, speaking and listening, speaking, reading and listening, etc., although they recommend selecting it all. I was tempted to select speaking only, but decided if I was going to do this, I may as well do it thoroughly. Finding the time is going to be the biggest challenge, but I have been heartened by the relatively short - 30 minutes - time for each lesson I’ve encountered so far in Level 1.

I find the immersion concept of teaching to be an interesting one and am hopeful their methods will be effective. I especially like the use of images as I think that serves as visual reinforcement and greatly assists in remembering. I’ll update my review as I make progress with the program and see how well I’m absorbing and retaining what I’m taught. So far, I’ve been impressed with everything I’ve encountered. I was very concerned that I may not follow through with the program, but I have found it to be an appealing way to try to learn something new in a new way at an age when my learning skills are rusty.

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Rosetta Stone V3: Spanish (Latin America) with Audio Companion