Beautiful Moscow Mule Mugs From Kitchen Lifestyle

Yep, you have to be asking yourself what in the world is the Minister's Wife doing with a Moscow Mule Copper Mug, especially since they are traditionally known for serving alcoholic drinks.

That's a very good question to think about!

Here's the deal.....NO I do not drink alcohol! Long time ago before I got saved I did drink alcohol, but no longer and have not in over 37 years.

So why the Kitchen Lifestyle Moscow Mule Copper Mug....I like them! In fact I think copper mugs are pretty dog-gone nifty! Let me tell you why.

They are individually crafted, hammered and polished by experienced artisans.
The mugs are made with a rounded lip which helps prevent drips.
They are easy to drink from.
Copper is naturally antimicrobial.
Copper conducts cold and heat easier than other metals and glass. They will keep a cold drink cold even on the hottest days.
They keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot longer (you do need to be careful with hot drinks since the mugs are not insulated for heat).
If your child (or you) drops one, they won't break!

Those are some pretty good reasons. But seriously, the main reason is I just plain ol' like them! They are attractive, look old fashioned, which fits into my home decor beautifully, and you can use them for any number of things besides drinks. I love using them for floral arrangements and holding kitchen gadgets. They look great on a desk with pens and pencils in them.

Copper does begin to get a lovely aged patina to it, and although I don't mind things that look older and well used, they are easy to clean and keep shiny with a good copper cleaner or by using lemon juice and salt and rubbing lightly in circular motions. Oh and you should not wash them in the dishwasher. Not a good idea at all!

I'm hoping to get a few more of these for my whole family to use. I'm sure your family would enjoy them too!

You an purchase your own Kitchen Lifestyle 16 oz Moscow Mule Mug HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Copper Mugs Add A Special Touch And Flavor To Your Drinks And They Look Fabulous

I love to have things in my home that fit a particular decorating theme. You might say my home looks a little like a colonial kind of home. I love things that are old and look old, including things made from iron, pewter, and copper. That's one reason why I love copper mugs.

Copper mugs, like the one made by Gear Ultimate, are made mainly for one reason, to keep drinks cold. Copper is the perfect metal for the conduction of both cold and hot temperatures, so copper mugs are perfect to do this.  Copper is also  important for the ionization of some chemicals too in drinks and foods. Granted, most people drink alcoholic drinks from these mugs, but they can be used for a lot of things.

The mug by Gear Ultimate is a really nice one and I am enjoying it a lot. The entire mug is made from a smooth finish copper that shines like crazy. It really looks nice siting on your table and hanging from a peg waiting to be used. It's a 16 ounce mug that has a really nice handle to grip. It is riveted on to the mug and very, very secure, I've had a few of these kinds of mugs, including a couple of antique ones, and most are made from a thinner copper sheet than this mug is. I love the thickness of the copper. It makes the cup sturdy and able to do it's job for many years to come.

Each of these mugs will hold the cold and the heat of any drink you put in it. I love to see how the the moisture condenses on the outside as I drink a cold beverage from it. Now I have tried a hot beverage in it as well, but be warned, the handle can get a little too hot to hold on to if the beverage is really hot. Caution should be taken

One thing that is beautiful about copper, especially uncoated copper like this, is how neat it looks as it ages. They get such a nice patina to them as they age and I love it! They are super easy to clean when they start to tarnish though. I use a combination of lemon juice and salt and lightly rub on the copper to bring back the beautiful shine. You can also use white vinegar and salt to do the same job. I don't recommend using professional copper cleaners though, especially on something you will put food or liquids in. For daily cleaning, just wash by hand in regular gentle dish soap. Don't use any kind of harsh chemicals on them though. It could damage the copper.

Just to let you know, you can use these mugs for all kinds of things. I love placing flowers in them. I have one that holds pens and pencils, and others we use to drink from. They are great mugs and they look fabulous in your home even for just decoration!

You can purchase the Gear Ultimate Moscow Mule Pure Copper Mug HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Keep Hot Drinks Hot For Up To 12 Hours

If I recall correctly I have mentioned my enjoyment of coffee. It's not bad (wink, wink), so I love to take it along with me when I take a trip, go to meetings and well just go anywhere. So having something that holds a good amount of coffee and keeps it hot is important to me.

ChillWarmer has the neatest HydroMate 25oz Water Bottle that I have been using a lot!

The ChillWarmer bottle comes with 2 different lid options making it perfect for any situation you might be in. One is a screw on lid that keeps the bottle sealed tightly and prevents any leaking. The other has a sip top so you can drink your beverages while on the go and not have to worry about pouring anything out.

The high quality 304 stainless steel material is the same material used in the food, wine and beverage industry. It is BPA-free so it will not leech or let dangerous toxins soak into the material. The quality of the bottle is wonderful. It's solid and sturdy, yet it does not weigh a lot. When you fill it up you can carry it comfortably. Even the diameter of the bottle is just the right size for easy holding.

It comes with a large wide mouth opening making it perfect for pouring liquids and placing ice cubes into the bottle and the double walled insulation helps keep temperatures in for up to 12 hours. I tested it out with cold and hot drinks, and both kept their temperature for a seriously long time. I was very impressed with that. The outside of the bottle does not change temperature either no matter how hot or cold things are on the inside. No burned or cold hands that way.

I also love the size. It's big enough to hold several cups of coffee, yet not too big to be awkward carrying around with you. It fits easily in drink holders in your vehicle too. And it has a small rubber pad on the bottom to keep it from sliding around on surfaces.

This is a great bottle that would be super handy to have available!

You can purchase your own ChillWarmer HydroMate 25oz Water Bottle HERE!

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