Anika Begay
Ember’s sleek and stylish smart mugs are all discounted on its site through August 13 as part of the company’s back-to-school sale, so you can prepare for the colder months ahead of time. While the current promotion is 20 percent off the Ember Tumbler, Cup, and Travel Mug 2 (with code B2S20), our collective favorite here at The limit and the Ember Mug 2 —available in 10- and 14-ounce sizes directly from Ember, along with other retailers.
If you’re buying the Ember Mug 2, you can purchase the 10-ounce version in black on Amazon for $102.22 (about $28 off), at Best Buy for $103.99, or directly from Ember for $103.96 (with code B2S20). As for the 14-ounce model, the white version is down to $118.99 (about $31 off) on Amazon, while the exclusive blue model is on sale for $119.99 ($30 off) at Best Buy. Ember, meanwhile, is offering all the standard colors for $119.96 when you use the offer code B2S20.
Ember products aren’t exactly a necessity, but if you don’t mind spending a bit, they’re pretty convenient, especially for big coffee or tea drinkers who work from home. The mug connects to your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to set your desired temperature through the Ember app. While the Mug 2 only holds that temperature for up to 90 minutes on battery power (depending on size), it’ll keep things warm indefinitely while docked with the included charging coaster. That’s especially great if you’re the type (like me) who often pours a cup of hot coffee and forgets to touch it until it’s well past lukewarm.
