Ello Jane 18oz Ceramic Travel Mug with Handle, Splash-Resistant Slider Lid and Built-in Coaster, Perfect for Coffee and Tea, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe, Holiday Gift Her Him, Yucca

LilyUnited States

The Mug That Stole My Heart

My lovely Jane (now in her second incarnation) Let me tell you about my relationship with Jane. The original Jane came to me secondhand, and we had a beautiful romance until she suffered what I can only describe as a "Beauty and the Beast level" chip situation. I'm talking waterworks here. Time for Jane 2.0. Jane 2.0 is everything I remembered and more. She's a proper lady in my new car, sitting perfectly in the cup holder like she belongs there. Now, my 2001 vintage ride? Jane simply refuses to sit like a lady in those ancient cup holders, but honestly, I forgive her completely. A mug of her caliber has standards. Unlike those brutish stainless steel contraptions that make tea taste like you're drinking from a toolbox, Jane keeps my tea tasting like actual tea. Her dainty little cap is the perfect gentleman, protective but not overbearing, keeping splashes at bay without making a big fuss about it. Here's where Jane really shines: she's reasonable about temperature. Pre-fill her with boiling water before making tea, and she'll keep things hot but actually drinkable for my commute and beyond. No hour-long standoffs with molten liquid here, Jane believes in civilized tea drinking. The entertainment value? Priceless. My 1-year-old is absolutely enchanted by Jane's lid-removal capabilities (strictly supervised carpet-only performances, naturally). It's like having a built-in baby toy that also happens to serve excellent tea. And can we talk about her thoughtfulness? Jane comes with her own little "gloved base" a subdued colored silicone coaster that protects my boss's wooden furniture. She's basically the Emily Post of travel mugs, always thinking about proper etiquette. Fair warning: Jane has some heft to her. She's not one of those flighty, lightweight mugs that might accidentally float away. When you lift Jane, you know you're holding something substantial. Each sip has weight, literally and metaphorically. Bottom line: Jane 2.0 is the Goldilocks of travel mugs, not too hot, not too cold, not too fancy, not too plain. She's just right. If you're looking for a mug that combines functionality with a touch of class, Jane might just be your perfect match.

Amazon CustomerUnited States

Wonderful coffee mugs, but no evidence the glaze is certified lead-free and cadmium-free.

I first bought this cup at a local box store. I like the ceramic for holding the temperature, the size is a little larger than most coffee cups and I like that. The rubber, silicone bottom prevents furniture damage and protects the cup. It's dishwasher safe. I don't use it as a travel mug, because I don't like to drink beverages when I am driving due to risk of accidents. It's my cup of choice for coffee at home. I broke my first cup by accident. Over all the cup is quite sturdy. 2026 UPDATE - ELLO JANE CERAMIC TRAVEL MUG (gray base): I have been using Ello Jane Ceramic Travel Mugs almost daily for many years as a home coffee mug. I don't use them as travel mugs as the handle doesn't fit in my SUV's cup holder. Replaced one I accidentally broke, and bought 6 more. Over all very sturdy. I wash them top rack in my dishwasher. One developed cracks inside on the bottom when I thoughtlessly put ice in a hot mug (no liquids in it). I had to discard the mug. Otherwise no scratching, chipping or cracking and the protective base is as good as new. Now more food safety conscious I searched to see if the mugs' ceramic glaze is certified lead-free and cadmium-free? I have "googled" with zero results. I went to the Ello Jane web site and found no mention the glaze at all. If the glaze is "Certified lead-free and cadmium-free, Ello Jane needs to post it on their web site and include that in the product description. In the absence of that, I am no longer using them and regrettably will have to discard them and will look for something else. I no longer recommend them as I don't know if they are chemically safe to use. I wish I had been more food safety aware before I bought them. If the absence of that certification isn't a concern for you then they are wonderful mugs.

George K.United States

Good microwave / dishwasher safe coffee mug

I wanted a simple, microwave / dishwasher safe coffee mug that holds a decent amount. This mug worked. Saw some reviews how this isn't a good travel mug, which is fair - aluminum (aluminium?) mugs work great for travel mugs, not so good around the house when you need to reheat coffee. This ceramic mug has a removable silicone base to avoid damage to the mug / soften setting it down (needed for its weight), and a silicone lid to hold in the heat. Obviously it's not a good holding in heat as a vacuum chamber metal mug, but works better than standard coffee mugs. Also, the lid only opens at one end, so sipping doesn't allow air in with your lip seal, so I just detach the sliding piece of the lid. This may sound like criticisms, but again, this lid is perfect for around the house coffee / tea drinking. I've taking it with me on the road, it works fine for that as well. The silicone base fits snug in a cup holder, so the cup doesn't budge while driving. Bottomline, for the use around the house, this is a good mug.

MelodyCanada

Great mug for the office

I love this mug. I needed a mug that held a lot of coffee/tea that I could use while at my desk. This mug is perfect for this. It holds a huge amount of coffee/tea, is comfortable to hold, and is easy to clean. It keeps beverages warm for a reasonable amount of time. However, given the quantity it holds, my tea always gets cold by mid-cup. This isn't a big deal as the mug is microwave safe. It's well balanced and sturdy and with the silicone base, not easily knocked over. The only down side of the mug is the lid. It's plastic with a silicone rim so it sits snug within the rim, but it's tippy and it lifts off easily. It helps keep the drink warm but that's about it. It certainly won't stay on if you knock over the mug. Not a big deal for me as I'm not using it while commuting but if you need a lid that won't ever come off, this is not the mug for you.