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Stay out of Starbucks Rarely do we wake up in time to pour ourselves an orange juice, let alone make a brew and decant it into a portable mug; so we’ll forgo the holier than thou routine and let logic do the talking. Yes, daily cappuccinos inject warmth into hairy commutes, but if you’re buying them every day they also add weight to your annual naughty spend. In Gobbler terms, this is a habit for the kicking, and to bring you to your senses, we’ve divided the prices of each flask below by Starbucks tall Americanos. A week or two off the pricey stuff, and the flask pays for itself. 1. The beauty: Patchwork V&A flask, Heals (www.heals.co.uk) 0.5 litres £15 The V&A range’s prices are questionable (you pay extra for the prettification), but the Starbucks quota still looks good. And should you need easing in to regular use of a flask, this one will ensure you escape the ‘I got lost orienteering’ look. • 5 AMERICANOS 2. The multitasker: Smartcafe hot cafetiere mug, Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk) 0.4 litres £4.88 If you’re A) embarrassed about being a coffee snob, or B) happy drinking instant, then move along – there’s nothing to see here. Everybody else should invest now. Pipin’ hot fresh joe, direct to the mouth. • 2/3 AMERICANOS 3. The flask next door: Thermocafe 2010 steel travel mug, Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk) 0.4 litres £2.99 Commuters and other humans prone to on-the-move coffee quaffing should start here. A good splash-resistant mug with a drink-through lid is all you need, and it’ll even double up as your office mug throughout the day – only better than everyone else’s. • 1 AMERICANO 4. The beast: Aladdin Stanley classic bottle, Complete Outdoors (completeoutdoors.co.uk) 1.9 litres £29.99 If you want to get on board with this whole flask thing, but you don’t want no messin’, then Stan’s your fella. This one takes a whole kettle’s worth of water, stays hot for 24 hours, comes with a lifetime guarantee and is popular among builders and the armed forces. • 11/12 AMERICANOS 5. The all-rounder: Thermos classic stainless steel flask, Asda (direct.asda.com) 0.5 litres £7 Finally, Thermos embraces its retro appeal. They’ve gone all out, celebrating their long-time logo by splashing it across this neat stainless steel number. The usual Thermos dealmaker (five/ten year guarantee), plus great logo design, sleek shape and very handsome price tag. • 3 AMERICANOS - http://www.thriftygobbler.com/5/

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