Canning jars make great spice containers, soup carriers, everyday glasses and even light fixtures. But the one thing they aren't so good at is carrying hot drinks during a commute; there is no way to leave the top open for drinking without risking spills. Enter the Cuppow, an inexpensive lid adapter that turns a canning jar into a travel mug. See it in action below!
Yes, the video feels a bit like a Portlandia sketch waiting to be written, but that doesn't make Cuppow any less ingenious.
The Cuppow takes the place of a flat metal lid and is secured by the jar's screw-on ring. Shaped like the usual disposable coffee lid, it is BPA-free, recyclable and costs much less than a new travel mug. Pair it with a heat-resistant, inexpensive, wide-mouth canning jar — and perhaps a cozy to protect your hands from the hot glass — and you have a smart commuter cup that is sure to be a conversation-starter.
Check it out: Cuppow, $7.99 at Cuppow.com
What do you think? Would you use a canning jar as a travel mug?
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Seems like a neat idea, but at 7.99+5 shipping, I wouldn't call this an "inexpensive lid adapter." That's a lot for one piece of plastic.
you'd look like such a weirdo drinking out of that
too funny! I like the idea... I bring a lot of soup to work in mason jars -- this would be nice for (non-chunky) soup sipping at my desk.
Commonsurfer is right -- $12.99 is not really cheaper than the usual travel mug. It's a cool idea, though! In general, it's nice to see things are being made to adapt to the tops of mason jars. My Hario coffee grinder's base can be replaced with a mason jar, for instance. And then there are those mesh lids for sprouting seeds (http://sproutpeople.org/supply/sprouters/lidset.html), Ball brand plastic lids for turning the jars into tupperwares . . . what's next?
I LOVE this. But it is a bit pricey. Is it silicone? How reusable is it, considering its "eco-friendly and recyclable?"
I would like to "drink like a boss" (from the website) though. :)
The video alone would make me _NOT_ buy it. I suppose the concept is good,but its just one more thing to buy that would eventually languish in the drawer
I love this and do walk around with my mason jars to drink from a lot but the $12.99 with S&H stopped me from hitting BUY right away.
All right. I can cut them some slack on S&H - just saw this on their facebook page. Apparently USPS had them increase the charge based on the size of the product from $2 to $5.
IMPORTANT: Hey everyone - this is our pre-emptive apology. Unfortunately we are being told by the USPO that we need to use their flat-rate shipping due to a size issue (1/8", seriously?!). Shipping and Handling charges have to be increased to reflect this, and will go from $2 to $5. All orders placed previously will be honored at the original terms. Sorry!
Our solution? Get some friends - we can fit many cuppows into 1 package. Bulk order and save yourself a buck!
All the rest of the hillbillies will laugh at me if I use one 'o those when I'm drinkin' 'shine out of a mason jar!
This is a very cool idea, but I think the jar-cozy would be a necessity for me. My hands are pretty sensitive to heat.
I don't think I'd order one for that price, but if I saw it for $7.99 at a store and didn't have to pay the shipping too, that would make it more palatable. I'm really happy with my travel mug situation but I'd consider this as an alternative.
I thought I would be the only person who would want something like this. And I really do.
What the WHAT?! This will make drinking my moonshine on the go much easier. J/K. Once it goes down in price and/or is available in stores, I would totally buy this for thin smoothies, coffee, juices, impromptu sippy cups, etc.
this is pretty much the best thing ever! we are real foodies so we use canning jars for literally everything! so excited!!
My sister uses mason jars for her coffee and this seems like the perfect surcie for her. We live on opposite ends of the US, so the shipping cost isn't an issue to me. I just got one for her and I hope she likes it.
Oh, they should probably farm out the entire enterprise to China or India so that they could lower the price. Yeah, that's the ticket guys.
That is pretty fantastic! My default to-go cup is a widemouth pint mason jar. I've waffled about just poking holes in the top of a canning lid.
A bit expensive but a great idea. I definitely would buy several if not for the shipping cost. How long do they last?
Hey, everyone, a friend of mine is friends with the folks behind this project. He says that the lids are very durable and can also go through the dishwasher. Just FYI!
Looks like you're drinking out of a Sippy cup, May it's just me....
I would also like to point out that a single lid costs as much as a case of mason jars.
Maybe if I didn't already have 4 travel mugs that work fine. I use mason jars to bring things like smoothies and juice to work in my bag while commuting, so that defeats the purpose of the lid.
I have one and it's awesome! The lid is durable plastic, like a regular travel mug lid. It's just a recyclable hard plastic. And it doesn't look like a sippy cup, it's the same idea as a disposable Starbucks lid but reusable. Lastly the price is worth it to support a small business that hasn't outsourced to china, made in the USA people!
I would definitely use it! I have a bunch of those canning jar mugs with the handles that I use for travel mugs. Theyre amazing because the lids are all the same and I dont have to worry about losing the only lid that fits a $20 travel mug. If I lose a lid, I have boxes upon boxes of other lids that fit.
The only thing that would make this product better is if it was offered to fit a narrow mouth lid. All but one of my jar mugs are narrow mouth.
Thank you for this, I am so in! We already use a mason jar with a crocheted cozy for travel beverages. This will make it much easier!
I'll admit, I do wish it was a little cheaper, tho....
I like it! May order a few for fam... get a price break on shipping, perhaps.
If its the same plastic as a starbucks lid why wouldn't I just cut my disposable lid to fit under the mason jar?
Good concept.
Way overpriced.
For that price I can get a thousand of the disposable ones from restaurant supplier store and just trim off the outer lip.
I love this! A bit pricey, but I drink out of canning jars ALL the time... Even the quart size jar for my daily ginormous "green smoothie". Who cares what other people think when you drink from them??? I love me some canning jars, and I use them for everything!
I drink from my mason jars everyday, but aren't their hands getting really hot?
I think this is a great idea and if they were a bit cheaper I would buy one for sure.
Hi Everyone - thanks for the great discussion! Loud and clear that S&H is expensive. We don't disagree! The only thing I can tell you is that the $5 is good for multiple cuppows, and isn't charged per item. Otherwise we'll be sending them out soon to your local coop/coffee shop, so you could pick one up there if you are so inclined! Thanks for all the support!
this is kind of awesome! my to-go cup is already a mason jar (with a handle, to avoid the burning hands deal), has been for about 10 years. this would definitely make it less likely for me to spill coffee on myself on the subway...
I bought two.
The things are terrific, really.
More than just hot stuff too. On the patio, out cutting the grass, bugs get in my drinks - not with this thing. It's great for Ice Tea.
If you knock over your drink inside, hardly any gets out - nothing like if a Mason jar went over next to your recliner.
You really can't compare this thing to a starbucks cup after it's coupled with a tank like Mason jar and aluminum band.
Just to add: it works with the wide mouth Mason and Ball jars.
Sorry, great idea but it's a piece of plastic. Unit price is too high and of course, postage amt is silly. I mail similar sized items all the time and pay about $2+ in postage (1st class parcel).
I have 3 & I love them. Sometimes you can find them at a local store for about $10. Great idea & invention. It is a very durable plastic. Just think paying for shipping keeps someone in a job!