Brugo Mug Review and Giveaway

Have you ever been running late for something such as work or a doctor's appointment for your child? Well, sure you have. We all have, right? I can see the scene now... a hot cup of coffee in one hand, a diaper bag or briefcase in the other and hot coffee splashing about. Or perhaps you are anxiously awaiting that first sip of hot coffee, but don't want to burn your tongue. You very cautiously try to "test the waters" and "OUCH" you burn yourself.

Well, I don't claim any miracle product, but I did recently find my new favorite travel mug. It's called the Brugo. It works well for me and much better than a regular coffee mug. How does it work? It has a patented Temperature Control Chamber.

From the Press Release I received:
As you probably know, it’s been more than a few years since lawsuits involving scalding cups of “to-go” coffee made front-page news, but the ongoing problems experienced by those consuming hot beverages away from home have resulted in a need for a revolutionizing invention, such as the BRUGO mug .

BRUGO (brugomug.com) is patented technology that allows coffee and tea enthusiasts to enjoy every sip of their hot beverage in the “Perfect Temperature Zone”, while eliminating the spills, spatters and burned lips that are a familiar part of the “to-go” coffee experience.

Fresh coffee is brewed at 205 degrees, but its vibrant flavors are most distinguishable and pleasing at around 150 to 170 degrees. By using a simple “tip and sip” motion, BRUGO™ users transfer sip-sized amounts (one fluid ounce) of their hot beverage to the temperature control chamber, where it immediately reaches this Perfect Temperature Zone. Only the liquid in the chamber is cooled and only this liquid exits the sip opening. This inventive system eliminates the need for coffee drinkers to blow on their beverage, add ice to it, or wait for it to cool.

The BRUGO™ lid has three options: LOCK, TIP & COOL, and SIP. The LOCK setting seals the mug and is perfect for transporting the beverage without spilling. TIP & COOL gives the consumer the full benefits of the temperature control chamber. Once the beverage in the mug has cooled to a palatable temperature, users simply turn the dial to SIP and drink the beverage directly.

“I love coffee but I don’t love waiting for it to cool down,“ said Spero Pavlopoulos, President and Founder of Jolex, “BRUGO is a truly unique product that delivers maximum enjoyment of any hot beverage. In addition, it eliminates accidental spills, reduces burns to the mouth, and provides coffee sellers with a powerful way to enhance the customer experience.”

This sounded wonderful to me, so I had to try the Brugo mug. I was extra excited to try it out since I have been drinking a lot of coffee made in the Keurig. I found that, for me, it works perfectly. I followed the directions closely to perfectly cool each sip and I didn't scald myself once. I also like that I can seal it off where it won't slosh out when I'm running late to an appointment. The Brugo comes in a bunch of vibrant and fun colors as well.

Buy: For more information on the Brugo mug, go to http://www.brugomug.com/. There is an informative YouTube video there you might want to watch. The one I received sells for $19.95 and you can choose from the Executive Collection or the Jazz Collection. There is also a Sport Collection for $14.95 each.

Win: Update: We have our winner. Congratulations to #177, js22, who said, "i follow on twitter". You have been emailed. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Random Integer GeneratorThe generous folks at Brugo have offered one Brugo Mug to a lucky Potamus Prefers reader!

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Timestamp: 2009-12-01 15:29:34 UTC



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Fine Print: I received the review item discussed in this post at no charge from Brugo. The giveaway prize was also provided by Brugo. The opinions are my own. Please do your own research to figure out if this item is right for you.