Some Like It Hot
A selection of the best travel beverage vessels sold locally.
On brisk, wintry mornings, there’s little that’s quite as satisfying as a quick warm-up from a toasty pour of a delightful drink … even better if that same concoction is piping hot after spending all day in your favorite tumbler. Whether it’s with a creative appearance, a nod to Tahoe, a dependable design, an abundance of personality, or a vintage vibe, options abound for the almighty thermos, and here are some must-haves this season.
Sleek Design
The Beysis Reusable sold at The Waste Less Shop in Reno is made of high-quality, double-walled stainless steel, keeping coffee hot for 12 hours and iced tea cold for 24. Forget about unreliable spring-loaded openings and flip-top lids; the silicone-sealed, screw-top lid of the Beysis prevents leaks or spills. For details, visit Thewastelessshop.com.
Celebrating Local
Lake Tahoe by Catstudio features original art and is perfect to take along on your outdoor adventures. This triple-walled, 24-ounce thermal tumbler keeps beverages amazingly hot for four hours and cold for six hours. It features a thoughtfully engineered magnetic closure and a non-slip bottom, meaning there’s no need to fret about spills and wet marks on surfaces. For details, visit Pineappletahoe.com and Mountainhardwareandsports.com.
Tried and True
Thermos-brand insulated products have been around for more than 100 years and are available online and at local retailers. The 2465 Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Hydration Bottle virtually eliminates temperature changes within the beverage container by creating an airless space between two stainless-steel walls for an efficient, high-performing layer. This hydration bottle keeps beverages hot all day and cold up to 14 hours — more than 10 times longer than an ordinary plastic water bottle. For details, visit Thermos.com.
Endless Personality
S’well stainless-steel tumblers available at Chez Vous Boutique in Reno are the ideal way to showcase different moods and styles. The company’s many creative finishes complement top-notch technology that keeps drinks cold for 24-plus hours and hot for 12 or more hours. For details, visit Chez Vous on Facebook.
Keeping It Old School
Reminiscing about those fun family excursions to the sledding hill or tasty cold sandwiches from the metal lunch box donning your favorite character must include a vision of the vintage vessel, which originally appeared in Thermos’ first fully lithographed steel lunch boxes in the early 1950s. Pouring steamy hot cocoa from a red-and-black-checkered (as well as other old-school printed) Thermos just screams nostalgia. Head to your local antique store, eBay, or your great aunt’s cupboard for a hot find from generations ago.
All you need now is a warm, cozy drink with which to fill your vessel! See “Cozy Winter Drinks” in this issue.
