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Im not a huge fan of single-use gadgets.

As such, Ive been apprehensive about acquiring any for years.

A mug on an electric mug warmer

Horrible, I know!

How can I get through my day without my aromatic leaf water?

Nothing beats a warm cup of coffee or tea, so why not let it stay warm for longer?

Vobaga Coffee Mug Warmer

This mug warmer can keep your mug anywhere between 105 and 149 degrees Fahrenheit with three temperature parameters.

It also has an auto-shutoff that will save you energy, and it’s water-resistant in case of spills.

It would go cold, and Id either dump it out or warm it back up in the microwave.

A hand holding a small mug warmer

And at that point, it just isnt the same.

First-world problems, I know, but I did eventually stop buying tea as a result.

It was just bumming me out too much.

A finger touching a hot mug warmer

Its been a few years now, and Ive decided that I can go tea-free no longer.

I dont regret this gadget acquisition in the slightest.

But I also understand the necessity of having that kind of wattage flowing through this little machine.

Water droplets near a power cord

I like my tea just a little bit warmer than my own hands.

And this mug warmer keeps my tea right in that sweet spot.

Thats not a problem with this mug warmer, though.

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After four hours, this puppy automatically lowers the temp down to 97 degrees.

I have owned my forgetfulness, but I could never forgive myself if that poor guy got a boo-boo.

The underside is a bit more exposed electronically, so I will have to be careful about big spills.

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