Nothing beats your first cup of piping-hot coffee in the morning. From the first few sips of that caffeine-rich elixir, your body warms up and you're ready to face the day. But unfortunately, coffee doesn't stay hot. At some point, you're going to reach for that freshly made java and it'll be lukewarm or even ... cold. But things don't have to be like that!
Getting a mug warmer is the quick fix to your mornings that'll make every sip feel like it was just poured.
Before you start your search, know that there are basically two types of mug warmers. They are available as standalone heating pads or as sets with a mug included. Heating pads are the simpler and usually cheaper option. You may not have precise temperature control, auto-off functionality, or any bells and whistles with them, but hey, you get to use the ceramic mugs in your cupboard that you already own and love!
Mug warmer sets are a bit fancier. They comprise of a heating pad (which might allow for temperature control), smartphone connectivity, or even wireless charging capabilities, and an insulated mug that coordinates and fits perfectly with it. These sets generally look a lot nicer than the standalone heating pads — however, the mug may not be dishwasher-safe.
No matter which type you choose, these mug warmers will give you a much more enjoyable sipping experience. Check out our guide to the best standalone warmers and sets you can buy, and keep your coffee or tea toasty at all times.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: 3 • Color options: 8
The mug warmers of yesteryear were pretty clunky-looking: There's no doubt about it. If you're worried that getting a mug-warming device means committing to an eyesore on your desk, look no further than this cute unit.
This mug warmer comes in a few different colors, but we're partial to the dreamy blue hue. It operates with just one button, allowing you to toggle among three different heat settings, from 105 to 149 degrees Fahrenheit. It also gives you a shorter run time than other warmers, at just 4 hours.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: Any temperature between 77 and 158 degrees Fahrenheit • Color options: 1
This high-tech stainless steel coffee warmer from Cosori features touch controls, a vivid and easy-to-read LED display, and a water-resistant warming plate.
The heating element allows the plate to go up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, which means you can customize the temperature of your beverage to anywhere between 77 and 158 degrees Fahrenheit — and you can even adjust it to the exact degree.
This chic mug warmer set comes with a sleek, aluminum charging plate, and it uses magnetic induction energy to heat the metallic layering on the bottom of the ceramic coffee mug to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. It's science!
It comes in a wide range of stylish shades, so you can match your desk décor perfectly. As a fun bonus, the warming base also doubles as a wireless phone charger. This is the perfect multitasker, in our opinion.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: Any temperature between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit • Color options: 2
The Ember sets itself apart from these products in that it is a mug with a built-in warmer that can be used independently from its included coaster. When fully charged, the mug will provide 80 minutes of precise warmth, and it will shut off automatically after 2 hours of inactivity or when empty.
The coaster functions as its charger, and it can keep your brew warm for much longer. The Ember is also a smart device, so you can program it to the temp you want via your smartphone. But if you don't like your kitchen appliances and tech devices to commingle, it'll operate at 135 degrees Fahrenheit right out of the box.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: 1 • Color options: 1
This affordable electric mug warmer from Mr. Coffee is just over 5 inches wide, providing a roomy perch for both a small bowl of soup or a massive mug of joe. It has just one temperature setting, and the unit flips on with the manual switch up top. Just keep in mind that there's no auto-off function.
The cord is also very long, providing 5 feet of length, so you can plug it in at your desk even if the nearest outlet is just out of reach.
Want to keep that bowl of soup or oatmeal nice and toasty while you work? Many of the mug warmers in this guide can only accommodate a vessel that's coffee cup-sized, but this is a great one to get if you want the flexibility to warm your other heat-safe dinnerware as well.
This 5x5-inch mug warmer from Namato offers three heat settings, an hour of continuous heating time, and an on/off button. They're all programmable from the touchscreen on its front.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: 1 • Color options: 1
This mug warmer's aesthetic is lit AF. When it's on, its rim glows purple, so you'll be sure not to set your hot coffee down only to forget about it minutes later.
Its single heat setting keeps your beverage at a toasty 135 degrees Fahrenheit, and it turns on and off with a button on the pad. It'll shut off automatically after 8 continuous hours of use.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: 1 • Color options: 8
This mug warmer is so simple and streamlined, it doesn't have any buttons on it at all. Just plug it in and set your mug on top of it, and in just a minute or two, you'll have a 131-degree-Fahrenheit brew. There are heat indicator lights that'll start glowing around your cup and on the front of the unit once it's activated.
Reviewers have noted that this warmer does not have an auto-off function — it shuts off only when the mug is removed. This feature goes both ways: Some reviewers love it because they don't have to switch anything on for it to start warming instantly. But if you tend to be forgetful, you may want to get a mug warmer that turns off after a few hours.
Key Features • Number of heat settings: 1 • Color options: 1
Who says your mug warmer can't double as cute decor? This fun mug warmer features a crackled, minimalist design that will add a chic (and totally functional) touch to your space.
It has just one heat setting and no auto-off feature, so it's best for situating on your work desk so that you're near it almost all day long.
The multilevel interior (divided among espresso, cappuccino, and coffee) can hold a total of 15 cups, and its closed system maintains uniform results by locking in heat to preheat your mug. It may not help your mugs maintain their heat, but there's something kind of luxurious about sipping out of a cup that's already the perfect temp for you.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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