Travel mugs made their appearance in popular culture in the 1980s and mainly contain thermal insulation components for carrying hot or cold beverages. Insulated cups are similar to vacuum flasks and are generally very well insulated and virtually sealed to warn of any form of spillage. A typical travel mug would come with a lid that is easily maneuvered, allowing for what’s inside or traveling.

The design of a travel mug is generally aimed at thermal insulation; The dense walls of a travel mug, as opposed to the thinnest of tea and coffee cups, protect liquids from getting too cold or heating up quickly. The travel mug is not normally level; instead, it has a concave shape and is built with an additional edge, so that thermal contact can be minimized when placed on a surface. Insulated cups were built to be tough and are made from materials like stainless steel to strengthen the insulation process.

One of the most modern and convenient ways to store insulated mugs and other mugs is through a pole made of wood or metal, from which the mugs are hung from their respective handles. This contraption is known as a cup tree. There are also specially constructed shelves for hanging cups so they’re ready to be handed out. This type of rack is commonly seen on boats and other water craft.

With the influx of chain coffee shops like Coffee Bean, Austin Chase, and Starbucks, more and more insulated mugs are being banished to the farthest corners of kitchen cabinets rather than car cup holders. Insulated cups, as the name suggests, are primarily used for travel, but who’s to say that new ways to use them can’t be invented? Get out those unused insulated cups and let’s see what we can do with them.

For starters, you can use your travel mug to protect your computer or laptop from spill incidents. Your drinks, whether hot or cold, can be placed inside travel mugs instead of the usual open-faced ones. When you use electronic products, spills can not only cause accidents, they can also harm you. Even if there is a spill, it would not be as much as when using a regular cup.

To keep beverages hot longer, use insulated mugs even when you’re in the house. Your drink will stay warm until the last sip, unlike traditional mugs. Plus, it will save you repeated trips to the kitchen to heat your drink in the microwave.

Use travel mugs when working outdoors, whether you’re doing repairs or working in your yard. A travel mug is included, so you won’t be bothered by unwanted visits from insects or flies. It is terrible to see small animals floating in your drink.

Insulated cups can also protect your rugs and furniture. Some people like to carry their drinks around the house while cleaning, and accidents happen. If travel mugs are used instead, this can be avoided. A house without blemishes is a happy house.