Product Review - EcoFirst Copco To Go Mug

A few weeks ago I was contacted by a company called Copco to see if I was interested in reviewing one of their new products from their "Total Tea" line. I agreed as I'm always interested in checking out what's new in teaware.

I was a little surprised when I opened the package as I hadn't seen this product on the Total Tea line website. It's actually not tea-specific at all. But, since it was on the counter, I thought I'd review it for you anyway. Who doesn't need a good travel mug?

The first thing one must say about this EcoFirst To Go Mug is that you have to give them points for humor. This thing absolutely looks like a cafe to go cup. My husband and I both kept turning it over and over because it amused us completely. It is a solid white with a textured band around the center that looks like an insulation sleeve. Even the top looks like one of the typical snap-on lids.

This is actually a really good travel mug. I tested it to make black tea so I'd be using near boiling water. The exterior of the cup stayed very comfortably cool. The tea inside stayed hot for a very reasonable amount of time. I also liked that the lid actually screwed on for added security. It holds 16 ounces and is BPA free. The material that was sent with the mug noted that it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

My only criticism (and I really do mean my ONLY one) is that I tend to prefer travel mugs that can close at the top. I'm usually juggling kids and bags and all their assorted gear and it's nice to have one less thing to worry about. There's nothing quite as much fun as dumping tea all over your gear as you try to get out of the house. But, again, it's a small thing and I really do like this mug...Although I fear my husband my abscond with it.

Apparently Copco is owned by Wilton - You know, the company that makes all that fantastic cake decorating equipment. Definitely a company with a strong reputation for kitchenware.

I'll have to keep my eyes open for other "Total Tea" products. I must confess to being enamored by the funky lime green, glass, and steel designs. My favorite for pure look is the Lily Pad Tea Ball, even though I don't generally use tea balls - not enough room for the leaves to fully expand. But I still love the lily pad-shaped holder for the infuser. I also liked the Soft Grip Tea Thermal which is a tall clear bottle with an infuser. (Again, though, the infuser seemed a bit small for my taste.)

Thank you to Copco for providing this product for review.