Over time, does the mug retain flavors or smells? I only get 3-4 months of daily coffee use out of my mugs before they start retaining flavors/smells.

I left coffee in my mug for several weeks (misplaced the mug) and the smell inside was horrible, even after going through hot water washes/soaking/dishwasher. But I got it brand new again, here’s how: OxyClean is amazing for removing coffee and tea stains, and all smells, from stainless, mugs, whatever. It was great on the hard plastic parts as well. The silicone circular gasket and plug on the too inside of the lid were what stunk the worst, and nothing helped, even prolonged soaks and scrubbing in OxyClean. But they are SILICONE, and the internet taught me that the best way to get smells out of silicone is by baking it (thanks, Instapot owners!) I placed the silicone pieces on a small baking sheet in my oven at 350 degrees F, and baked for about 30 minutes. The smell baked right out of them; it was amazing!

Are the plastic components on the mug BPA-free?

it is BPA free plastic and 18/8 stainless steel, one of the best stainless steel you can get in the market, and it's very safe to use hot or cold, shouldn't have that problem.check out their web site:https://www.zojirushi.com/app/product/smsa

Does the paint get scratched easily or will it hold up under use? Thanks in advance for your info!

I have the black one. I love it, but the paint has scratched off in a few spots. I’m careful with it, but I do carry it in my messenger bag. I’m extremely careful with what I put next to it, so I have to conclude the places without paint are due to rubbing against fabric.

Coated vs slicksteel? Which one is considered better? Wish they only had one style!

Stainless steel is safer. For the 20oz model that has the SlickSteel interior (no non-stick coating inside), the Zojirushi SM-SHE60BZ is the model you are looking for. They come in two colors - black and orange.

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S**N

My review

Excellent mug. Contents stay warm and fresh.

28.04.2025

N**S

Superb flask

Superb quality. Maintains both hot and cold liquids temperature for 24 hours, and is leak proof too. Highly recommended .

11.03.2025

V**I

In terms of quality, craftsmanship and beauty it's almost as good as the Katana.

I cannot imagine life without my trusty Zojirushi mug. I use it first thing in the morning for tea. It is also my faithful travel companion. It keeps my tea piping hot for several hours. If you rinse the mug with boiling water before filling it with tea it will keep it hot for a longer period of time. If you knock it off the table by mistake and it hits the floor, that's not a problem because it is very robust in build.

14.08.2017

A**J

Great

Costly. But it’s a premium product.

25.12.2019

A**R

One of my best buys of the year!

Great quality and finishing!

25.10.2018

G**T

Improve more.

V .Very good .

8.10.2018

S**A

Five Stars

Amazing product Luv it !!!

14.12.2017

R**I

Five Stars

Excellent product.

7.04.2018

U**M

Snygg men håller inte värmen lika bra som sina föregångare. Helt ok.

10.11.2025

B**5

Las 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.

12.08.2024

J**E

I need a petite travel mug to fit in my cup holder, but this was a bit too tall and thin to fit well. I also like to pourover brew my coffee straight into the cup, but the opening is too narrow for my hario pourover. I do however love the size for slipping in a work bag or purse and it seals well with zero leaks. The flip top is really convenient too. The mug keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold better than any mug I've ever had. For hot drinks I've found they stay too hot to drink for hours. I traveled with it and used it for ice water and the ice stayed frozen for 2 days. While not exactly the mug I was searching for, this is an exceptionally high quality mug.

15.10.2025

M**E

Amazing product, great build quality and a very recommended seller. 5 stars ❤️❤️❤️🎉🥰 It keeps the hot drink for hours without temperature drop. ❤️

1.03.2025

A**.

My thermos is almost 3 years old now and is used everyday. It's the best thermos I've ever had. Keeps coffee really hot for several hours. The wider mouth makes it easy to get a bottle brush in to clean it well. The lid fully comes apart leaving no place for liquid to get trapped. Well made product!

13.11.2025

Brand	ZOJIRUSHI
Capacity	12 Fluid Ounces
Colour	pink
Recommended Uses For Product	travel
Special Feature	durable, corrosion resistant
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Product Dimensions	7.3W x 18.7H Centimeters
Item Weight	227 Grams
Theme	Space
Material	Stainless Steel
Number of Items	1
Pattern	Solid
Included Components	Lid
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Base Diameter	2.75 Inches
Cap Type	Flip Top Cap
With Lid	Yes
Manufacturer	Zojirushi
Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	SM-KHE36PT
ASIN	B00HD4LPMI

Zojirushi Stainless Mug, 12 Fluid Ounce, Lavender Pink

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