Customer Reviews

Thermos Nissan 14-Ounce Stainless-Steel Vacuum Commuter Mug

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I was duped into buying this mug, thinking it had a leak-proof, or at least mostly non-leak lid. In fact, there are better lids on cheap plastic mugs I have used. Make sure you purchase the Nissan mug that specifically states that it is leak-proof, and has a 6-hour capacity (this one will keep beverages hot or cold for only 1-hour). One more thing... it smells funny.

What I especially appreciate about this mug is that, unlike cheaper stainless steel mugs, this one does not impart a metallic flavor to tea. It really insulates, beverage stays hot for hours while the mug feels cool to the touch. My husband and I each have one. Don't leave home without it!

I bought this mug as a gift. The person I gave it to was unhappy with it because it leaked when he carried it in his backpack. It is a nice looking, good quality mug, but for the price it really should have a better lid. The lid will probably work fine if you only intend to carry it in your hand or car cup holder.

I've had this cup for at least 5 years.

Good points: Well balanced handle which feels go in my hand and allows me to carry empty by sticking the handle in my pocket. Easy to open and close to fill and to drink. You can peel the label off so you don't go around advertising.

Weaknesses: Smell seemed to accumulate, particularly after I used it for chai tea. There's an internal gasket on the inside near the top which harbors gunk and smells. Top threads starting to strip, but I've had it for eons.

I haven't found better yet, but I'm looking.

Pros: it will keep your drinks warm for hours even without preheating; will also keep your drinks inside the mug as long as you don't turn it horizontal. This mug is not totally leakproof so don't expect it to be. It really isn't too hard to clean, but I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher.

Cons: It retains smells like crazy and they won't come out. Coffee flavored tea anyone? The white gasket inside does collect gunk and is responsable for the smell. The cap, while ok, could be designed a lot better and feels cheap and plasticy.

If you want a mug that keeps your drink warm for a few hours and aren't afraid of cleaning it out by hand every time you use it, then this should work fine. Don't expect much else though.

I have always heard GREAT things about Nissan products (or maybe I assumed they were great because they are more expensive than even Starbucks products). However, I am very disappointed with this products. It doesn't keep the liquids hot, even after I preheat it with HOT water. Sad, but true. Also, the lid leaks. Save your money and buy any other kind of insulated mug. This is not worth the money.

Pro: I bought this for my wife because she wanted a mug to keep her coffee warm for hours and because it looked more heavy-duty than the cheap one I have. This product does this well. The stainless shell is fine and should last.
Con: The lid is flimsy and a little awkward to drink around. As far as cleaning, it could be a better design - make it a welded all-stainless cup with no sealing ring! But I agree with another who said that a tiny amount of dishwasher detergent and some hot water will go a long way toward keeping it clean.
Summary: A little pricey, could be a better design, but my wife loves it!

If you have a problem keeping it clean, fill the mug with hot water and put a Tea-spoon of dishwasher detergent(Cascade, etc.) into the mug and let it sit for several hours. This will clean the ring and make the stainless steel look almost new. Remember you must do this at lest twice a month to keep it that way...Good luck it worked for me and I've had my Nissan travel mug for over 11 years now. I got mine at Sharper Image when I first visited Honolulu, Hi. for a business trip...

All I can really say is that this is by far the best travel mug I've ever used. I have had it for years and it still works like new. Mine has never smelled and the inner ring (for proper sealing) has never given me any trouble. My advice: Wash it after every use and you will have no trouble. Either in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water and a bottle scrubber. Why you wouldn't is beyond me....