Winter’s cold nights and cool mornings make me naturally reach for a steaming mug of coffee or hot chocolate. It warms my fingers and my belly — until the drink is half gone and I find myself cradling lukewarm porcelain. After too many of those, I decided that a warm cup that stays warm is a small joy I’m not giving up.
Enter the Mr. Coffee mug warmer. Having something nearby to warm my hands through last year’s cold, gray Michigan winter in a drafty old house was a huge bonus. Since I bought it for $20, it’s been worth every penny in coffee enjoyment. Best of all, it’s currently 25% off as a Black Friday deal — bringing the price down to just $15.
Admittedly, my warmer is showing some signs of wear after a year of heavy use. Some of the black finish on the warming element is chipping away to reveal the bare metal below. It doesn’t feel like it’s built to withstand a ton of abuse, but I have no complaints after calling on its services for hours a day and months on end. If it finally does call it quits and stop working, I’ll have no problem buying another, whether it’s on sale or not.
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I thought the mug warmer would get less play now that I’ve moved to Arizona but I’ve still used it most days. Whether it’s a day with a low in the 20s or a low in the 60s, sometimes all I want is a warm beverage that stays warm.
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