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I like the idea of cooling off the coffee, but can you open the lid up to clean out that chamber? If not.... ewww.

I wonder how difficult it is to clean this thing, with everything that could get stuck in the extra chamber.. I didn't see any photos of the actual chamber.

I've always just used a straw....Looks stupid, but it works.

both of you have a good point, can anyone recommend a good travel mug to me. I'm willing to drop some money but am really unhappy with the past 2 Trudeau car cups I bought-- they eventually start leaking all over my purse in the subway. I know they have that 5 year guarantee but that would require me keeping the receipt somewhere I can find it again. so any rec's besides Trudeau would be welcomed!

I just bought an Oxo stainless steel mug @ Target this week- it claims to be leakproof, and this morning's trip to campus on the bus did not involve any splashing coffee or drips down my forearms. It's got a plastic top (I think that a steel top makes things taste funny- it's a weird metallic thing that gives me headaches) and a stainless steel body, and ran me about $15. I'm a fan so far.

Or you could just switch to espresso and/or drink your coffee before you leave home. One fewer thing to schlepp around.

In my experience, the only leak proof way to transport coffee is in a Nissan thermos: http://www.amazon.com/Nissan-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Insulated-Briefcase/dp/B00009V4FI/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_b

When I went to Amazon.com for that link, I saw this:
http://www.amazon.com/Nissan-JMW500SBK-Leak-Proof-Backpack-Bottle/dp/B000LBSBP4/ref=pd_sim_k_img_10

I have no experience with that second item, but it may be worth a try..

I've been really happy with my Contigo mug from Target. In fact, when I lost the first one, I replaced it the same day.
http://www.target.com/Contigo-Extreme-Travel-Mug-Black/dp/B000NZWNAC/sr=1-3/qid=1202414285/ref=sr_1_3/602-9085659-0386269?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acontigo&page=1

It's available in different colors and shapes, but you want to make sure you get the hinged lid with a rubber-type plug for the opening. It's a perfect seal.

I don't know how well it compares in terms of keeping the coffee hot (seems to work for at most 2 hours), but I've *never* had even one drop leak from the lid: not from the opening, and not from the seal between the lid and the mug. My current model was dropped from almost the 3rd story (I was on my way up) onto concrete and it still functions perfectly (though a bit of plastic did chip off).

I used the Oxo before and it always leaked a little bit, but then it started leaking even when I'd sip it: unacceptable.

It also has a neat carabiner-type hook built into the handle, if you're the type that likes hooking your drinks onto your bag.

I also have a Nissan Stainless. Kind of like this
one, but cylindrical, not widening towards the bottom. It's not on Amazon, but can be found in some places (look for model JMF500). Highly recommend it. It's convenient, leak-proof, and can be used for soups too.

I've got one of those dual purpose Nissan Stainless ones too, and I like it .. but it is a bit of a pain to carry two lids around if I want to have it be spill proof and also to be able to drink from it. I do use it though, and just use the drinking lid. I keep it upright by hanging it off the side of my car cup holder using the handle as a hook.

Awesome! So many options for me to mull through! I thank you and my soon-to-be-stain-free purse thanks you.

I love my Bodum travel press--it's both leak and drip free, and i think the hinged sealed opening is the key to that-i have no problem propping it up in my purse on the train so that i can both read and sip on my way to work.

http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.asp?MD=1&GID=6&LID=565&HID=1505%2D01FM%2DC&CHK=&SLT=&mscssid=RFT80KUM5ACJ9GTGQ4DTJTBK8E94BVAB

I recently purchased a joemo from highwave. So far it has proved a great solution as a combo travel mug and a thermos. The only drawback so far has been capacity at 14oz. http://www.highwave.com/

I think they are available at amazon...i found one at a local coffee shop. They also appear to use the same setup in larger mugs.