Tested by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute:The Best Commuter Cup

The Best Commuter Cup

New York, NY, December 1, 2010 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Commuter Cup after it outperformed all other models in tests for heat and cold retention, ease of use, and spill resistance.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute's research team conducts extensive side-by-side testing of products using carefully controlled variables. After testing is complete, all of the products are rated on specific attributes such as functionality, ease of use, and durability.

Each travel mug was filled with boiling water and after two hours The Best Commuter Cup only allowed the water to decrease in temperature by 11º F, unlike lesser models that allowed the water to cool by as much as 41º F.

The Best model kept ice cubes frozen for 24 hours (other commuter cups allowed ice to melt in just a few hours) thanks to a dual-wall design and vacuum insulation that provide optimal heat- and cold-retention.

The Best Commuter Cup has a spill preventing button that, when depressed, eliminates leakage even when the vessel is inverted, enabling confident storage in a purse or travel bag.

"The Best Commuter Cup has a 5"-wide top that easily accommodates a scrub brush, leading panelists to comment that it was the easiest to clean," explained Sheri Camarata, Product Research Supervisor for the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. The Best model has a slim, handleless shape that fits in a car's cup holder, a hook under the lid that holds tea bags, and it holds up to 16-oz.

The Best Commuter Cup is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $29.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com/79638 or call 1-800-543-3366.