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The Ember Mug uses electricity from it’s dual lithium-ion batteries to heat up a heating element in the bottom of the mug which keeps your drink hot. Multiple sensors are used to turn the mug on when liquid is poured in and to keep it at a consistent temperature.
How does the Ember coffee mug work?
What the Ember mug does is to extract the heat from the coffee and store it in the PCM. Once the coffee reaches 140 degrees and starts to cool, the mug senses this and extracts heat from the PCM “battery” and uses that to maintain the temperature rather than directly heating the coffee using normal battery power.
Does the Ember Mug have to stay plugged in?
The Ember is 100% safe to keep on the charger when you are not using it. When the battery is fully charged the charging is shut off automatically so no battery damage will occur. On the contrary, the Ember should be charged every couple of months even if it is not in use.
Is an Ember Cup worth it?
The mug is good at keeping the temperature you set it to, but can be a couple degrees off. The app is easy to use, and you can get notifications for when your beverage is up to temp as well as adjust the LED brightness, but that’s really it, and another app is just another app. Then there’s the price.
How does the Ember Mug heat up?
If a user pours in a drink hotter than their desired temperature, Ember’s battery won’t be needed until their drink reaches the desired temperature. Once at the preferred temperature, the heaters in the Ember will turn on to regulate the temperature.
Will Ember heat up cold coffee?
You CANNOT use Ember to heat up cold coffee, tea or other drinks. The cup won’t recognise liquid under 100ºF (38ºC) and won’t turn on. Plus even if it did it takes AGES (30-60+ minutes) to warm up cold drinks and will drain all of the battery life of your Ember. It’s designed to keep drinks hot, not make them hot.
How do I turn off Ember Mug?
Power ON – Press the power button located on the bottom of the Ember Mug or Ember Mug². You will see the LED illuminate a white light. Power OFF – Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until the LED dims to an OFF state. *Note: To make sure the mug is OFF you can pick it up to see if the white light shows up.
How long does it take to fully charge an Ember Mug?
Charge Time: Once your Ember Mug has an empty battery, place the mug on the charging coaster for approximately 2 hours for a full charge.
What does red light on Ember Mug mean?
SOLID RED – Ember has low battery and will be unable to maintain the set temperature. PULSING WHITE – Once hot liquids are poured in the Ember, the Ember will pulse white as it works to reach your set temperature. SOLID WHITE – Target temperature has been reached and the beverage is ready to be enjoyed!.
Should I turn off my Ember Mug?
The Ember Mug is pretty smart and generally speaking you don’t actually NEED to turn it off. When it doesn’t have any liquid in it and you’re not using it then it’ll go into a sleep mode where hardly any power is used. When you pick up your cup it’ll detect the motion and turn itself back on.
Can you microwave Ember Mug?
From Ember Support site: No! As with all electronics and metals, it may result in a fire when heated up in the microwave. Doing so will result in permanent damage to your Ember Mug or Ember Mug².
Does Starbucks Ember mugs?
Perfect from the first sip to the last drop, Ember allows users to customize their beverage for total control over their delicious cup – all through the touch of the Ember app. Starbucks also offers Ember’s 10 oz. Black Ceramic Mug, 10 oz. White Ceramic Mug and 12 oz.
How much is Ember Mug at Starbucks?
Well, the Ember Temperature Control Mug retails for $150, which is a LOT to spend on a coffee mug no matter how technologically advanced it may be. But, if you’re serious about coffee and tea, and you drink these hot/cold beverages every day, then this is probably the cup for you.
Does Ember Mug get hot enough?
How hot is Ember Mug? Ember Mug is preset to 135°F which some argue is the perfect temperature. You can control the temperature in the app from 120°F to 145°F.
How long does an Ember Mug stay warm?
Our smart mug allows you to set an exact drinking temperature, so your coffee is never too hot, or too cold. Ember then maintains your chosen temperature for up to 1.5 hours with the Ember Mug² 10 oz and up to 80 minutes with the Ember Mug² 14 oz – so your hot beverage stays perfect.
How long does it take for the Ember Mug to heat up?
It will take a long time! Depending on the temperature it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour plus. If you are not using the coaster, it will take all of your battery life since the mug is heating to the maximum of its ability.
