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Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 16oz, Smoky Blue
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Brand | Zojirushi |
Capacity | 480 Milliliters |
Color | Smoky Blue |
Recommended Uses For Product | Water, Tea, Coffee |
Special Feature | Vacuum Insulation, Corrosion Resistant, Cold 6 Hours, Durable, Hot 6 Hours, Compact, Stain Resistant |
About this item
- Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
- Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior
- Slicksteel finish. Made of BPA-free plastic
- Wide mouth accommodates full size ice cubes
- Compact design takes up minimal space while maximizing capacity
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Specifications
- Capacity: 16 oz. / 0.48 liters
- Dimensions: D x H: 2 5/8 x 9 1/8
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug
16-Ounce, Lavender/Pink
A stainless mug is a vacuum insulated mug that is designed to drink directly from the mug. Although similar to travel mugs, it offers better heat retention because of its tight fitting lid, and can be stored in a bag or purse without spilling.
How does it keep beverages hot?
The air between two thin layers of stainless steel that make up the body of the mug is removed to create a vacuum. Because there is no air, the temperature on the other side of the wall does not transfer over, keeping
beverages hot or cold for hours.

The Story About Zojirushi
Zojirushi (pronounced ‘zoh-jee-ROO-shee’) began in Japan in 1918 as a manufacturer of hand-blown glass vacuum bottles. Today, Zojirushi’s product line extends to high-end small appliances such as rice cookers, bread makers and coffee makers, high quality vacuum insulated products like vacuum bottles, lunch jars and carafes, and commercial restaurant and coffee equipment. In the past few years, Zojirushi has enhanced the focus on design and how appliances fit into everyday lives with the introduction of a variety of new products. The name Zojirushi means 'Elephant brand' in Japanese.
Product information
Brand | Zojirushi |
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Capacity | 480 Milliliters |
Color | Smoky Blue |
Recommended Uses For Product | Water, Tea, Coffee |
Special Feature | Vacuum Insulation, Corrosion Resistant, Cold 6 Hours, Durable, Hot 6 Hours, Compact, Stain Resistant |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Product Dimensions | 2.75"W x 9.13"H |
Item Weight | 9.01 ounces |
Theme | Space |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | Stainless Mug |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Base Diameter | 2.8 Inches |
Cap Type | Flip Top Cap |
With Lid | Yes |
Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
Is Microwaveable | No |
Is Oven Safe | No |
UPC | 737989662331 885266972595 400942929573 781147411378 |
Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
Global Trade Identification Number | 04974305713643, 04974305708083 |
Manufacture Year | 2018 |
Item Weight | 9 ounces |
ASIN | B005PO9T44 |
Country of Origin | Thailand |
Item model number | SM-KHE48AG |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,281 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #10 in Insulated Cups & Mugs |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 7, 2011 |
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Product Description
Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish Stainless Steel Mug
SM-KHE 36/48
Zojirushi's stainless steel vacuum insulation mug will keep your beverages hot or cold for 6 hours. The compact design takes minimal space and fits in all standard cup holders while maximizing capacity. The flip lid is designed to open with a single hand. The flip lid is tightly fitted for excellent heat retention and features a safety lock to prevent accidental opening. These mugs have a stainless steel interior with SlickSteel finish. Utilizing electro-polishing technology, these products are non-coated on the inside and instead use an electrically charged polishing process to treat and finish the interior. The result is a corrosion resistant surface that repels foreign substances and stains, creating a smooth and ultra-clean stainless steel environment for your drinks.
SM-KHE Travel Mug Features
- Beautiful Sleek design
- Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
- Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior with SlickSteel Finish
- SlickSteel Finish interior resists corrosion and repels stains
- Flip-Open lid with safetly lock prevents the lid from opening accidentally
- Tight fitted lid keeps beverages hotter or colder than travel mugs
- Compact design takes minimal space whilemaximizing capacity
How does it keep beverages hot or cold?
With Zojirushi's renowned vacuum insulation technology, air between the two thin layers of stainless steel on the outer container is removed, creating a vacuum. Because there is no air, the temperature on the outside does not transfer into the container; keeping your beverage hot or cold for hours.
About Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish
Zojirushi SlickSteel Finish is an alternative to our fluorine nonstick coated products. With the ever changing trends of today, Zojirushi innovation continues to produce choices for any lifestyle. SlickSteel is a registered trademark of Zojirushi.
Designed to drink directly from the mug Stopper disassembles for thorough cleaning Wide mouth accommodates full size ice cubesZojirushi America Corporation warrants only the thermal insulation of certain vacuum insulated products against defects for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase
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Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Tokyo Japanese Outlet | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
capacity | 480 milliliters | 20 fluid ounces | 480 milliliters | 16 fluid ounces | 16 ounces | 0.48 liters |
cap type | Flip Top Cap | Flip Top Cap | Flip Top Cap | Screw Cap | Screw Cap | Screw Cap |
base diameter | 2.8 inches | — | 7.11 centimeters | 3 inches | 2.91 inches | — |
care instructions | Hand Wash Only | Hand Wash Only | Hand Wash Only | Hand Wash Only | Dishwasher Safe | Hand Wash Only |
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Customers find this thermos highly functional and well-made, with excellent heat retention that keeps beverages hot and ice water cold for hours. The well-designed lid and slim profile make it easy to carry in handbags and car consoles, while its leak-proof design prevents spillage. Customers appreciate its ease of cleaning, with one noting it can be taken apart for thorough washing, and consider it worth the price.
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Customers praise the thermos's heat retention capabilities, noting that it keeps beverages hot and maintains ice water cold for hours.
"...Keeps it warm and cold longer than any other mug I’ve used. This product is the best coffee travel mug money can buy...." Read more
"...Amusingly, it even kept coffee hot longer than the insulated coffee pot did!..." Read more
"This mug keeps my drink hot for many hours...." Read more
"...It also keeps coffee piping hot. Here's how I tested it: made coffee at 8 AM, poured it in the mug and put the lid on...." Read more
Customers praise the thermos's quality, describing it as the best in the market, with one customer noting its excellent vacuum seal.
"...This mug never has. Always tastes fresh and clean after washing and drinking. Keeps it warm and cold longer than any other mug I’ve used...." Read more
"...The lid is easy enough to clean every day, functions very well. Very thankful to have found this mug." Read more
"Great product! Keeps drinks hot for hours, leakproof, easy to clean, solid construction. My tip - don't overfill...." Read more
"...So I've got this great mug that does the job well, looks nice... but I'm not sure of its safety. So I edited my review to 4 stars...." Read more
Customers appreciate the design of the thermos, noting its streamlined appearance and well-designed lid, with one customer highlighting its nice blue plastic finish.
"...Still keeps my drinks unfailingly hot/cold, doesn't leak, looks great, and is still basically awesome...." Read more
"...I like the look of it (beautiful color, looks elegant), fits easily in auto cup-holders...." Read more
"...So I've got this great mug that does the job well, looks nice... but I'm not sure of its safety. So I edited my review to 4 stars...." Read more
"...Like the Thermos models I had, this is a flip-and-sip design. The lid flips open with the push of a button and makes for easy sipping...." Read more
Customers praise the thermos's durability, noting it holds up well over time and is tough as nails, with one customer highlighting its marvel of mechanical engineering.
"...I have never had a mug or bottle this durable and strong. I hate when coffee mugs keep the flavor/odor after you wash it. This mug never has...." Read more
"...If you ever find yourself wanting to have a small, reliable, and easy-to-use travel mug, then you cannot go wrong with zojirushi." Read more
"...Cleaning: so easy! It comes apart and you can just wash and dry everything really well. Then reassemble in a few seconds...." Read more
"...Keeps drinks hot for hours, leakproof, easy to clean, solid construction. My tip - don't overfill...." Read more
Customers appreciate the thermos's leak-proof design, with multiple reviews noting there is no spillage or leakage, and one customer mentioning that the locking mechanism securely prevents accidental spills.
"...This thing can be turned all which ways and will NOT leak. Seriously, stop thinking and looking for the perfect to-go mug and just buy this." Read more
"...This really is my idea of a perfect travel mug. You can't make it leak (even when you throw it sideways into a purse for a few hours), you really..." Read more
"...Its very secure and I have had 0 spills in 6 months of use...." Read more
"Great product! Keeps drinks hot for hours, leakproof, easy to clean, solid construction. My tip - don't overfill...." Read more
Customers find the thermos easy to clean, with one customer noting that it can be taken apart for thorough cleaning, and another mentioning that the sip portion pops out for convenience.
"...This mug never has. Always tastes fresh and clean after washing and drinking. Keeps it warm and cold longer than any other mug I’ve used...." Read more
"...Cleaning: so easy! It comes apart and you can just wash and dry everything really well. Then reassemble in a few seconds...." Read more
"Great product! Keeps drinks hot for hours, leakproof, easy to clean, solid construction. My tip - don't overfill...." Read more
"...Cleaning this is a pain. There are 3 gaskets, 2 pieces to the lid, and the mug itself. None of it is dishwasher safe...." Read more
Customers appreciate the thermos's size, noting it fits well in handbags, car consoles, and all cupholders, with a slim profile that makes it easy to hold.
"...If you ever find yourself wanting to have a small, reliable, and easy-to-use travel mug, then you cannot go wrong with zojirushi." Read more
"...I like the look of it (beautiful color, looks elegant), fits easily in auto cup-holders...." Read more
"...This fits easily in a car cupholder...." Read more
"...I would’ve gave it five stars but it’s about a half inch too tall for my Keurig and I wish it had a ring or something to hold onto so I could attach..." Read more
Customers find the thermos well worth the money, describing it as a pleasure to use.
"...Its worth the up front investment for this one. It does seem like a lot when you have $5-10 choices at supermarkets...." Read more
"...So this is still worth it for trips where 1)..." Read more
"...This mug is well worth the slightly higher price. It never leaks, not once. Sipping is easy and there is no splash factor as you sip...." Read more
"...Conclusion: expensive mug, but worth every penny. This is, I am convinced, the best coffee-drinking apparatus on the market...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: Smoky BlueVerified PurchaseI have dropped this mug more times than I would like to admit on the pavement and other floors. It has one small scratch after a year of owning it and many drops. I have never had a mug or bottle this durable and strong. I hate when coffee mugs keep the flavor/odor after you wash it. This mug never has. Always tastes fresh and clean after washing and drinking. Keeps it warm and cold longer than any other mug I’ve used. This product is the best coffee travel mug money can buy. If you are browsing for the best, look no further. Just buy this. I just bought another one. I was recommended this product by my dad who has also had his two mugs for years. This thing can be turned all which ways and will NOT leak. Seriously, stop thinking and looking for the perfect to-go mug and just buy this.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: StainlessVerified PurchaseI will confess first, before I begin, that I have a pretty strong bias toward Japanese products. This is going back to the days when Sony had no equal in electronics, and when Toyota/Honda were leading the small car revolution. With that said, please forgive me if I sound too impressed with this home run of a mug purchase.
I had heard that zojirushi made good products, but I've had some bad travel mugs and figured it could have been just another cash-in on brand power. I ordered the stainless steel 12oz because I needed a small one for easy travel (most of my travel is on foot or on bike, living in a big city and all), and when it came, I did thorough investigation of its capabilities.
Immediately, I went to the kitchen sink. I filled the mug with water, sealed on the cap, locked the lid, and proceeded to turn it sideways, hold it upside-down, swing it around, shake it vigorously (while still upside-down too!), I pretty much did everything I could, short of anything that might damage the mug. Not a single drop came close to wetting my hand or anywhere else. I even wiped the counter with a rag afterward, just to see if I missed something. It was bone-dry.
Next came Coffee. I love coffee, drinking several cups a day and switching to decaf so I can drink more in the afternoon and after dinner. I filled this mug up with fresh coffee, and even half an hour later I almost had to nurse drinking it to avoid burning myself; The coffee was practically just as hot as when I had poured it. I proceeded to comfortably drink hot coffee for several hours without any need to reheat or refill my mug (except of course, for more coffee). Amusingly, it even kept coffee hot longer than the insulated coffee pot did! (funny that one, maybe I should get a zojirushi coffee maker too)
Lastly, the ease of operations challenge. They claim that it's easy to open this mug, drink, and then close it, all with one hand. I will admit, at first it took me a little bit of getting used to the operation, but within a few days at most I was using it fluidly with one hand, which was perfect for my commute, or when shopping at busy downtown markets. I could walk through thick crowds (this is pre-covid of course) and not have any problems with opening it, drinking more coffee, and closing it. Of course, it was still hot even when walking in the nippy winter air.
This really is my idea of a perfect travel mug. You can't make it leak (even when you throw it sideways into a purse for a few hours), you really can use it one-handed, and it really does keep the drinks hot. I've done tea in this as well and it was just as good an experience; Never tried hot cocoa as zojirushi advises against milk products being used (If I recall correctly, it was something to do with the pressurized, sealed containers being able to build pressure due to milk doing what milk does). Regardless, what I've asked of it, the mug has proceeded to do with flying colors. I cannot recommend this mug strongly enough. If you ever find yourself wanting to have a small, reliable, and easy-to-use travel mug, then you cannot go wrong with zojirushi.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2014Volume Capacity Name: 16 Fluid OuncesColor: BlackVerified PurchaseI was sitting in a lecture, and for once I wasn't having trouble falling asleep. Every other day, however, it's a struggle. It was then I noticed the person next to me pick up a thermos/tumbler (didn't know they're called "tumblers" until I went onto amazon) and I thought "I could use one of those, and as long as it doesn't spill in my bag, I could have coffee for my first class or two..." I ended up buying this exact thermos during that lecture (on my phone) when I noticed such positive reviews. The words that sold it for me were "spillproof," "safety," and the phrase "it works TOO well, I can't drink my coffee until several hours later!" I always drink my coffee black, and I always let it cool down before I drink it, so I wasn't sure how well it would work out, but trust me, it did!
Over the semester, I used the tumbler to store coffee in my backpack for whichever class of the day I needed it most. I would fill it up 8:30 AM, and then toss it in my backpack (initially I was weary of spills, but after testing it several times, it WILL NOT SPILL) with peace of mind, knowing that even IF my notebooks aligned to press in the button to open the spring-loaded lid, the safety latch had my back. Then, I'd forget about it (it's quick sleek, it'll easily fit in a backpack--it fits nicer than my "bulky" 1-liter nalgene bottle while the 1.5-liter nalgene is a different story altogether). I can remember vividly sitting in my last lecture of the day, at 2:30 starting to feel fatigued, and I'd whip out the Zojirushi, and with one hand I'd have coffee in an instance. -WARNING- If you put very hot coffee in the thermos, it's going to come out hot. I don't know how many times I've had the "first-world" problem of: "I can't drink my coffee.... it's still too hot" Is it a problem? Maybe for some, but it's a nice problem to have. I would start to sip the coffee 6-hours after filling it and my friends would ask "that coffee smells really good, where did you get it?" Many times I would end up drinking half and then leave it in the thermos for a few more hours before actually drinking it. Anyway, I've rambled on enough.
Pros:
+ sleek design
+ spill-proof
+ safety latch (not entirely necessary, but keeps me sane)
+ easy to open with one hand, it has a spring-loaded top (great if you're writing, you don't have to stop to drink)
+ easy to clean (entire lid assembly comes apart
+ keeps drinks HOT
Cons:
-/+ Works VERY well. Drinks remain HOT.
- "Only" 16 oz (I thought it was a little small at first, but since my coffee is always hot I can't finish it fast enough to warrant a larger thermos!)
- I only use it for coffee, so tea's a no-go in the thermos (it still smells of coffee, but this would be a problem with almost any thermos, and it's probably because I mostly just rinse it out instead of properly cleaning it) However, given the quality of the thermos, I'd be more than willing to buy another if I decide I want to be able to store tea.
I will and already have recommended this to friends. I think next I'm going to buy a couple for my family!
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kleeneviviReviewed in France on November 23, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bon thermos to go !
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: Smoky BlueVerified PurchaseTient bon en main, s'ouvre facilement avec une main et contrairement à ce qu'on peut lire dans certains avis, le couvercle ne touche pas le nez en buvant, faut juste le "coincer" (on entend un petit click). Il ne fuit pas, tient plus que chaud mon thé (je le prépare la veille pour le lendemain et même à midi il est encore chaud - il faut carrément faire attention à ne pas se brûler la langue !) sans pour autant chauffer à l'extérieur (un vrai thermos quoi) et la couleur rend plus joli que sur l'image. ;)
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B41425Reviewed in Spain on August 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Mejor taza termica que he tenido
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: EmeraldVerified PurchaseLas bebidas están calientes incluso despues de 8h! Despues de 2-3h casi como lo has preparado. Es diseño muy durable. la única desventaja: un poco dificil limpiar la parte donde se bebe.
- NickLondonReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Stays warm and doesn't leak.
Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: Champagne GoldVerified PurchaseThis stays warm for a long time and does not leak. The quality is very high-much better than the cheap copies and I highly recommend it over any of the cheap copies. It is the best.
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MagdielReviewed in Mexico on March 11, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente.
Volume Capacity Name: 12.0 ouncesColor: BlackVerified PurchaseMuy bueno producto. Mantiene caliente muchas horas, cierre sin derrame. Ocupa menos espacio físico con más mililitros de café.....!!! Que otros termos.
- IRON ARROWReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps hot drinks piping hot for several hours.
Volume Capacity Name: 16.0 ouncesColor: LavenderVerified PurchaseBought this for my mum when she goes out for a walk. Used it myself too. It does exactly what it says and keeps hot drinks very hot indeed for several hours. Top quality product and highly recommended if you want hot drinks while out and about. You may want to bring a mug to pour your drink into first as it does stay very hot. Haven't tried cold drinks but I'm guessing it will keep them very cold.