Give your mom warm coffee all year round with this Ember Smart Mug deal

Smart ember Mug 2 is a niche niche, but it has a loyal following. Although we think there are better cup warmers on the market, the Ember is more like Apple AirPods or Kleenex. People want what they want. Right now, in honor of Mother’s Day, the Ember Smart Mug 2 is on sale for just under $100, which is 30 percent off and matches the best price we’ve tracked. You can save on Amazon, Best Buy, and the manufacturer’s website.

Maybe this smart mug is overrated. It has a smartphone app that notifies you when your coffee has reached the ideal temperature, and the light on the plate also provides a visual indicator that your drink is ready. It intelligently adjusts power usage to keep your drink warm when you’re nearby, and turns off when you’re not. The self-heating mug is available for sale in a few variations – 10 or 14 ounces, blue, white, black and purple.

The mug provides up to 80 minutes of powered heating time, or you can place it on the included charging base to keep the battery running all day. And you don’t needs Smartphone App Unless you want to set the exact temperature of your coffee – the cup defaults to 135°F without your specific input.

Our main issue is that this particular heating system is not dishwasher safe. You must wash each component by hand, and make sure to do so carefully, as replacing components is not cheap. But if Mom is always walking around the house drinking microwaved coffee, an upgrade might be in order. We have additional recommendations in our guide to the best coffee warmers. You may also want to check out our related stories about the best espresso machines, the best coffee machines, and the best coffee makers.