New York, NY, November 7, 2007 – Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Commuter Cup, chosen from a field of leading thermal travel mugs because it is the easiest to drink from, it does not leak, and it has superior heat and cold retention.

“For 24 years, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has performed comparison tests to determine which products are the best of their kind,” explained Fred Berns, President of the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

During tests, the Best Commuter Cup allowed the temperature of water to decrease by only 22.5º F after two hours, while lesser models lost as much as 62.5 º F. In cold retention tests, the temperature of ice water increased by only 8º F after two hours, while other models allowed the water temperature to increase by as much as 28º F.

The Best Commuter Cup recorded a perfect score for ease of drinking because you can drink from anywhere on the rim, eliminating the need to find a narrow spout when driving, and it does not require you to hold down a button when drinking.

“The 360º rim is not only innovative, but it ensures optimal safety when consuming hot liquids,” explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Supervisor of Product Research. “With some of the other models, if the user doesn't align their mouth with the narrow spout, hot liquid can spill on their skin or clothing.”

The Best Commuter Cup scored the highest for leak resistance due to a vacuum-sealed lid that does not allow a single drop of liquid to escape (even when the mug is inverted), ensuring confident storage in a briefcase or bag.

Made from 18/8 stainless steel, the Best Commuter Cup accommodates up to 17 oz., it has a handless, slim design that fits in a car's cup holder, and it has a removable filter for steeping loose-leaf tea. It is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $24.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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Hammacher Schlemmer is America’s longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer’s innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.