We need our coffee, and we need our coffee hot! So which is the best thermos for keeping coffee hot? We’ve narrowed down the hundreds of thermoses available to just 10 for you to choose from.
Do you prefer something nice and small that you can easily carry with you wherever you go? If it’s not too bulky, you can easily carry it with you to your car on in the subway.
Or do you need a LOT of coffee to last you throughout the day, in which case you need a huge 20 ounce thermos that can also keep your coffee hot throughout the day!
Since preferences vary so wildly, we’ve gone ahead and tried to select something for everyone. On with the show!
Here’s the short of it, though: the best coffee thermos hands down is the Thermos Stainless King. It’s a great overall thermos for carrying coffee and other beverages, and maintains temperature like a king.
Best Thermoses That Will Keep Coffee Hot All Day
1. Thermos Stainless King: best thermos for hot coffee
Matte colors and awesome finishing aside, the Thermos Stainless King is an excellent thermos for hot coffee. The interior and exterior are both made of stainless steel and it is completely rust-proof.
It will store either hot or cold beverages like a champ and can maintain the temperature throughout the day and the thermos won’t get hot or sweat thanks to it being vacuum insulated.
So if you pack this up in the morning and take it to work with you, you can make a 40 ounce preparation of coffee last you until you get back home.
Note: 40 ounces is 5 cups of coffee, which is more than the recommended amount per day. If you’re going to make 40 ounces of coffee, you may want to share it with others.
Like the Stanley thermos below, you can use the lid as a cup on the go.
Capacity: 40 ounces
Dimensions: 3.70 x 4.40 x 12.10 inches
Material: Stainless steel
2. Thermos Compact Beverage Bottle
Since this post is about coffee thermoses it should be no surprise at all that more than one of our suggestions is indeed from the Thermos brand itself.
Unlike the one above, the Thermos Compact bottle is much smaller, ranging from 16 to 25 ounces – though we suggest getting the 16 ounce one for the most portability.
Throw it into a backpack or a purse and you won’t even notice that it’s taking up space.
This thermos is really all about the portability. Other features are pretty much on par with what you’d expect from Thermos: vacuum insulated to keep things hot or cold, a spill-resistant cap and mouth, and sweat/heat resistance.
Of course, the top of the thermos can unscrew and turn into a cup for enjoying a drink on the go.
Capacity: 16 ounces and larger
Dimensions: 2.60 x 2.60 x 10.00 inches
Material: Stainless steel
3. Contigo West Loop Travel Mug
The West Loop Autoseal travel mug is a sleek and functional travel mug that’s awesome for keeping your coffee hot for up to 7 hours. In case iced coffee is your thing, it will stay cool for up to 18 hours.
The lid opens and shuts with the touch of a button and the AUTOSEAL in the name is its proprietary seal which keeps the liquids securely in the mug. There won’t be any unwanted leaks or messes with the West Loop!
Additionally, it comes it a LOT of different colors so if you want one for you and your partner you can pick up something in your favorite colors – and you’ll probably be able to find the color easily, too.
Capacity: 20 ounces
Dimensions: 3.25 x 3.5 x 9 inches
Material: Stainless steel
4. Thermos King Travel Tumbler
Much like the #1 in our list, the Thermos King travel tumbler is it’s smaller cousin – that was a full sized thermos and this one is a tumbler that is more portable.
Hot coffee? Check, this tumbler can store it for up to 5 hours and keep it warm. Iced coffee? Check, this can keep it cold for up to 18 hours.
Because of its compact and portable size it can definitely fit in most car cup holders.
In case you prefer tea on the rare occasion, there is a little tea hook built in to the tumbler where you can place a tea bag or pouch to steep your beverage on the go.
For best results and prolonging the life of the product, wash with warm soapy water and do not use bleach or any abrasives. It’s best not to store anything in the thermos for more than 24 hours at a time.
Capacity: 16 ounces
Dimensions: 3.30 x 3.30 x 7.80 inches
Material: Stainless steel
5. Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle
The Stanley Classic is, like it’s name, a classic. Stanley has been making thermoses for over 100 years and when they first invented their thermos, they changed the way people had hot drinks for good!
The body and the lid are both vacuum insulated. If you’re on the go, the lid will double as a cup so you can enjoy your coffee in smaller portions in case you want to ration it out.
It’s made of rust proof stainless steel and is 100% BPA free – this thermos/mug is the good stuff.
Available in two sizes: 1.1 or 2 quarts, which is half a gallon (nearly 2 litres), so that should be enough coffee for an entire family picnic!
Capacity: 35 ounces to 70 ounces
Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 14.6 inches
Material: Stainless Steel
6. Zojirushi SM-SA60-BA Mug
When it comes to food storage, one of the biggest names that comes to mind is Zojirushi. This mug from Zojirushi(model number SM-SA60-BA for those who wish to get technical) is sleek and lightweight, and has some ingenious features for handling hot beverages.
The lid, for example, must be opened in two steps, so you don’t accidentally spill any coffee when prying the top open. Since this mug is designed to be drunk from directly, there is a little air outlet near the mouthpiece which helps the coffee flow out evenly.
Made with BPA-free plastic and stainless steel, the Zojirushi sports a 4 year warranty on heat retention.
Did we mention it’s really easy to clean, too?
Capacity: 12 to 20 ounces
Dimensions: 2.87 x 2.87 x 9.88 inches
Material: Stainless Steel