What thermos keeps heat longer. Which brand of thermos is better?

What could be better than a cup of steaming drink during a winter walk? And really, why not have a tea party in the winter in the forest? Do not rush to be surprised - to implement this idea, you only need tea leaves, boiling water and a thermos. And indeed, we are talking about a piece of kitchen utensils that will come in handy in any home. What with a glass flask and on what grounds should they be chosen when buying?

What is a thermos for?

Many people have a need to keep food and drinks warm for a long time. A thermos is vital for fishermen, hunters, people working on the street all year round. It will also come in handy for those who spend a lot of time on the road. Thermoses with a glass flask can be used at home. It is believed that they are best for brewing herbs and. What is especially convenient, you can find stylish and convenient thermos coffee pots on sale that are ideal for use in the kitchen every day.

Advantages of a glass flask

Today on sale you can find a large assortment of thermoses from various manufacturers, differing in size and design. But still one of critical issues when buying: "Which flask to choose - metal or glass?" It is worth noting that the use of modern technologies in the production of products of this category makes it possible to smooth out the differences between these two materials as much as possible. And yet, thermoses with a glass flask have one undeniable advantage- hygiene. They are easy to wash, while the remains of drinks and food are easily removed. Even with prolonged storage, such dishes will not acquire an unpleasant odor (which is sometimes the case with metal flasks). Remember: it is the glass thermos that is the best solution for baby food and drinks, due to its excellent hygienic characteristics.

Disadvantages of a glass bulb

Until recently, thermoses with an inner glass insert were considered very fragile. In order to break (and irrevocably spoil) such a piece of utensil, it was enough to forget and stir the tea with a metal spoon. Today, much has changed, thermoses with a glass flask are made using new technologies with preliminary hardening of the most fragile structural element. Accidentally breaking such a product is now not so easy. But still, metal thermoses are considered the most durable, but even they are not recommended to be thrown and subjected to other mechanical influences.

For food or drinks?

If you come to the store and ask the seller to show you thermoses, you will definitely be asked about what exactly you plan to store in such dishes. Of course, food and liquids. Meanwhile, all thermoses really differ in those intended for food and drinks. The main feature of each category is the diameter of the neck. Accordingly, thermoses with a fairly wide opening are offered for food, they are also called universal (of course, if you pour tea inside, it will also keep its temperature). For drinks, thermoses with a narrow neck are intended, it is difficult to pour even first courses into such dishes. What option to choose? Focus on your own needs. For example, a thermos for food with a glass flask can be used from time to time for coffee. But do not forget that the larger the diameter of the lid, the higher the likelihood that the internal temperature will be maintained for a long time. For those who travel a lot and often use thermal dishes, it is most convenient to have several thermoses of various sizes and types on hand.

How to choose the best glass flask thermos?

The main criteria that should be followed when choosing thermal dishes are the volume and diameter of the neck (for food or drinks). But how to choose a really high-quality thermos that will delight you with its warmth for a long time? Give preference to well-known brands. When buying, carefully inspect the thermos - there should be no noticeable damage either on the outer case or on the inner flask. When you inspect the product, be sure to check that there is no foreign smell inside. If you bought with a glass flask, be sure to test it right away at home. Fill completely with boiling water, close and feel the outer case. Outside, the thermos should remain cold - if it warms up, this is a sign of a factory defect. In this case, you should contact the store and exchange the product.

Thermos is extremely necessary thing, especially if you are a fan of fishing or cycling, or just often brew herbal tea at home. A thermos is also useful in order to take food to work, keeping it hot. But due to the abundance of goods from various companies on the shelves, the buyer is faced with the question of which thermos is better.

First of all, you should decide on its type. After all, thermoses are different - for drinks and for food, with a wide or narrow neck, glass, metal, plastic, etc. In addition, they are characterized by different capacities - this factor is also important. So, let's try to classify these products into categories in order to choose the right thermos for you.

You should stop the choice on any model of a thermos not earlier than you have decided on its purpose. So, for drinks (tea or coffee), high thermoses with a narrow neck are intended, and for food - wider ones.

The main difference is in the material of the thermos flask from which it is made: it can be metal or glass. But the outer walls are usually made of metal or plastic. Here you should also focus on your own preferences, since the strength and heat capacity of modern thermoses with metal and are approximately the same. Which thermos holds heat better also depends on the material: it is believed that these are models with a glass flask and a metal case. By the way, glass models are also environmentally friendly. In addition, the glass is better washed - you will feel this already in the process of practical use of such dishes. Metal flasks are leaders in strength, so they are more often bought for trips.

There are firms that specialize exclusively in the production of thermoses, and they are recognized as the best by the majority of satisfied customers. These are brands such as Thermos, Stanley, Primus. They cost a little more than the products of other manufacturers, but it pays off with the good quality of these solid products. Each of the listed companies has its own line of thermos models for both food and drinks. For example, for the storage of hot food products, the market leaders are thermoses Primus, Hendi, Thermos, Foogo, Lessner. For tea and coffee the best combination quality and price for models Corto, Stenson Rainbow, Sferico Fiore, Arzum Duoterm.

However, the products of such popular tableware manufacturers as Bergner or Berghoff are worth mentioning. Therefore, do not hesitate to specify the name and country of the manufacturer in the store - this is no less important than the price or appearance products.

And one more piece of advice - do not buy thermoses in supermarkets. To do this, it is better to visit a specialized store (or online store) to purchase a really high-quality model from a worthy manufacturer.

When buying a thermos, ask the seller to check its quality with a hot water. In doing so, pay attention to the following points.

A familiar and quite affordable thing that is in almost every home. But today, manufacturers have expanded the range of designs, offering the layman the right to choose between universal thermoses with a glass flask, models, or homemade ones with a spout. Alfi products are presented in the catalog in various configurations, which often makes it difficult for the client to choose. Consider thermoses with a glass flask as one of the most popular types of products in this series.

Pros and range of thermoses with a flask made of eco-friendly material

A thermos with a glass inner vessel differs from metal and composite modifications in a number of ways:

1. Environmental friendliness and complete safety of the material allows you to store hot and cold liquids, eliminating the possibility of release of toxic elements or dyes.
2. The flasks are firmly fixed inside the body, creating complete tightness between the walls by means of a vacuum cushion. This design keeps the temperature of the products up to 2 days.
3. In these models, only a narrow neck is provided for mobile products and wide pom-poms in the presence. But both options are designed only for storing drinks.

Thermoses with alfi glass flask can be selected in several configurations:

1. A compact vessel with a tight lid is a convenient thing for work, walks and trips to nature.
2. Models - a choice for country use or at home. By means of compressed air, liquid is supplied to the nozzle even in the absence of an electrical connection. Such a thermos with a glass flask can be mechanical and electrical, which affects the configuration of the model and the sealing system.
3. A carafe with an alfi glass flask is more appropriate for storing cold drinks, which is important for country holidays, the summer season and work in a stuffy office. Depending on the type of sealing (vacuum, press, insulation), the time until the liquid is completely heated / cooled is 12-24 hours.

The variety of thermoses with glass flasks gives the right to make a choice in terms of volume and classification of models - compact up to 1 liter, large volumes up to 3 liters, for home use or outdoor activities. Each container model with a glass sealed flask has a quality certificate and a manufacturer's warranty. Applications are accepted on the website and by phone at any working time.

Thermos (thermos, vacuum bottle, insulated bottle)- a portable heat-insulating product for keeping the temperature of drinks and food. For more than a century, it has been a must-have personal equipment when it comes to winter outdoor and mountaineering. You can write a laudatory ode to this small, but such an important thing. A sip of warm tea in the cold - what could be better in a certain situation?



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The history of the appearance and development of thermoses began in 1906, when a patent appeared US872795 A- "Vessel with double walls and vacuum between them".

Modern thermoses for everyday (and especially extreme) use are made of food grade stainless steel of the American standard ANSI 304 2B (the Russian equivalent of 18/8 - 18% chromium and 8% nickel). The basis of such a thermos is two metal flasks (internal and external), which are welded together in the neck area. Between these two flasks there is a vacuum compartment, i.e. space from which air is evacuated, which allows the temperature in the inner bulb to change for a long time (usually up to 5, 12, 24, 36, 48 hours). This compartment can also contain a special material with low thermal conductivity.
In search of the ideal, thermos manufacturers are trying to find a compromise between full (not internal) volume and weight, maximum temperature retention time and price. Thermos corks are simple deaf with a thermal insulator and channels for pouring, push-button (keyboard) and lever, universal double (narrow in wide). Most often there are the following volumes of thermoses: 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.8 liters. Many manufacturers also offer thermal mugs, isothermal containers, water bottles, steamers (rice cookers).

1.
There are many rumors and legends associated with this brand. Thermos GmbH appeared in 1904, and already in 1907 sold the rights to use the Thermos trademark to three independent companies: the American Thermos Bottle Company in New York, the English Thermos LTD Tottenham and the Canadian company Canadian Thermos bottle Co.Ltd.
Today, all thermoses of this famous brand are divided into two large groups: Thermos and THERMOcafe. The first consists of thermoses with 18/8 stainless steel flask (16 models), glass (33 models) and Thermax technology (61 models). The warranty depends on the model and can be: 1 year (glass bulb and FEK series), 5, 6, 10 and 15 years (steel NCB and FBB; Tianium). Iconic thermoses, but not without sin.

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LaPLAYA is a registered trademark of the German company IPV GmbH Hungen. Year of foundation - 1953. One of priority areas brand are vacuum bottles (thermoses). Product design and technological developments are carried out by IPV specialists in Germany and the Czech Republic, production is concentrated in factories in China. The official distributor in the Russian Federation is the company "Technologies of Cold 2000".
Thermoses are represented by 61 models with cases made of steel and plastic, including various colors and volumes. LaPLAYA thermo mugs are very popular in Europe.

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Russian manufacturer of thermoses, thermo mugs and isothermal containers. Proprietary ARCTICA STORM technology provides maximum a high degree vacuum and, accordingly, for a long time maintaining temperature. All thermoses are divided into series: from 101 to 110 (with modifications) have a narrow neck and a volume of 350 to 2200 ml, from 201 to 412 have a wide and super-wide neck and are intended primarily for food, 501 series with an air pump, models 702 series have a lid with a drinker, 901 series are made in the form of a flask, the rest are thermo mugs and cooler bags. To achieve the maximum vacuum effect, the inner flask of the Arktika thermos is covered with copper.
You can buy Arktika thermoses in the company's online store or in hunting and tourist retail stores. Product warranty - 1 year.

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This Japanese manufacturer dates back to 1918. In 1948, the Ichikawa Brothers Trading Company changed its name to Kyowa Manufacturing Co, and in 1961 to the now known Zojirushi Corporation. In 1981, the production of thermoses "Tuff Boy" with double-walled stainless steel and vacuum insulation begins.
Zojirushi currently offers a wide range of consumer goods: thermoses with metal and glass flasks, electric thermo pots, rice cookers. Segona's assortment includes 19 models of thermoses with a metal flask with a volume of 0.2 to 2.0 liters, 16 thermo mugs with a volume of 0.2-0.5 liters, 44 thermos jars. These comrades even made a film about their production. Factory for the production of thermoses with a metal flask is located in Thailand.

5. (in the USA)
The Stanley Thermos Company was founded in 1913. The company (today it is part of PMI) began to produce its first serial thermoses with a stainless steel flask since 1915. Under this brand, a wide range of thermoses and thermal dishes for food and drinks is offered, making the trip convenient and the rest unforgettable. All thermoses for drinks (vacuum bottles) are presented in the following series: Classic (5 models), Adventure (4 models), Mountain (2 models). Their prices range from $26 to $60. Wide mouth thermoses for food (food jars & storage) cost from $25 to $65. But these are no longer just thermoses, but entire food storage and eating systems.
Warranty for all thermoses - 100 years!

6.Biostal
Russian trademark with 10 years of experience. Universal thermoses, with a narrow and wide mouth, sports bottles and flasks. Series of thermoses: Sport, Auto, Hunting, Flör, Classic. The NGP-P series is a versatile beverage and food storage solution with a folding handle (pictured). Thermoses NBP-C - a stylish combination of black piano lacquer finish with orange plastic. Thermoses NBP-1 have a body covered with a protective varnish and equipped with two stoppers. The NBP-H series have a straight compact body with ideal dimensions for carrying in hunters' and fishermen's backpacks. Thermoses NYP with a reinforced body and lid - additional confidence on a long trip. Thermoses NB-C - five bright color options, combined with color plastic parts, emphasize the special design of this series. Universal thermoses NG-1 is a recognized bestseller that has gained popularity due to its versatility and high quality. A guarantee for all production - 1 year.

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German brand of thermoses, thermo mugs and thermo jugs since 2001 (?). The production is located in China.
Liter thermoses Duo (VA-9562DQ) have two cups for a drink (one is screwed on top, the other on the bottom). Thermos X-Line (VA-9810P) is popular due to its reliable and simple design, weight (870 g) and price (1.8 thousand rubles). You can buy. Limited 5-year warranty on thermoses. More models in the catalog.

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"Ashinsky Metallurgical Plant" in Chelyabinsk region among consumer goods offers quality thermoses of steel. Basically, these are food models with a wide mouth and a double stopper, which allow you to use a thermos both for drinks and for main courses. Availability in Russia and good price make them good competitors to imported thermoses.

9. Tiger(in the USA)
The history of the production of thermoses under the TIGER brand begins in 1923, when Takenori Kikuchi established the Kikuchi Manufacturing Company in Osaka (Japan). In 1958, Tiger Vacuum Bottle Ind was the first thermos manufacturer in Japan to produce products that meet the Japanese Industrial Standard. In 1983 the company name was changed to Tiger Vacuum Bottle Co. In the same year, the Tiger Vacuum Bottle Center was built, in which they began to produce thermoses from corrosion-resistant heat-resistant SUS304 stainless steel in a fully automated mode. Careful polishing of the inner surface is applied, the process of creating a vacuum in the flask occurs at a temperature of 500 ° C, and the use of copper foil between the walls of the flask ensures the reflection of thermal energy into the interior of the container. A guarantee for all thermoses - 5 years.
Today the catalog contains the following series of thermoses: universal MHK-A with folding handles and a key in a cork (1.2/1.5/1.65/2.0L), classic MBK-A/MSH-B/MSC-B, sports MMN-W with two different stoppers included, children's MCA-A for food, stylish MMW-A/MMP-H, thermal mugs with flip-top MMQ/MMP-S, compact MMS-A 0.48L and MMR-A with a tea strainer.

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The world-famous Swedish brand of burners and utensils regularly expands its line of thermoses and thermo mugs. Which, in principle, is logical. Boiled - save! Today the collection includes the following models: TrailBreak EX, TrailBreak, Vacuum Bottle. The latter, most similar to ordinary thermoses, have different colors (Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Yellow, Purple, as well as graphite and stainless steel) and volumes (0.2, 0.25, 0.35, 0.5, 0.75L). Weight from 230 g (Vacuum Bottle 0.2L) to 695 g (liter TrailBreak EX and TrailBreak). The cost of thermoses is from 18 to 45 euros. Food thermoses are represented by 12 models costing from 18 (Lunch Jug 0.35L) to 43 (Food Vacuum Bottle 1.5L) euros.

11. Kovea
Yes, the Korean burner manufacturer also offers thermoses. They are not many, but they are. These are push-button models Black Stone with a volume of 0.5/0.75/1.0 liters and Vacuum Flask 0.5/0.7/1.0 liters, a Mega hot model with a wide neck with a volume of 1.0/1.2/1.5 liters, two Thermo Flask models with a hinged lid and a volume of 500 ml. Available in RF.

12. Retki
Thermoses from the Finnish company Retki have been popular in narrow circles since the 1990s. Simple in design and affordable, Retki thermoses are available in volumes: 0.3 (260 gr), 0.5 (360 gr), 0.75 (500 gr) and 1.0 liter (580 gr). There is also a model with a simple screw cap and completely in black. Company guarantee of 5 years.

13. Sigg
Swiss manufacturer of stylish and high-quality bottles for water and various drinks. The history of the company dates back to 1908, when the Swiss Ferdinand Sigg and Xavier Küng founded the company "Küng, Sigg & Cie", specializing in the production of aluminum cookware and household utensils. In 1916 the name of the company was changed to SIGG AG Aluminumfabrik. In 1951, the range of products produced was about 6,000 items. Since 1998, SIGG has concentrated on the core business of producing sports bottles and drinking systems, and in 2009 launched the production of thermoses and thermo mugs under the STEELWORKS brand.
The Hot & Cold series consists of 24 models of different colors with a volume of 0.3/0.4/0.5/0.75/1.0 liters and prices from 25 to 40 euros. Corks of some models are screwed, and liter thermal bottles are inserted into a drinking cup. The ONE models allow you to open the bottle with one hand. All products are guaranteed for 2 years. About production in 45 seconds, Esbit, Innate, Ikea, Expedition, Tramp and others

Life hack - you can wrap reinforced tape on a thermos and pour a high-grade drink into it.
I will quote the words of a user from Risk.ru: "In short, there is no significant difference, and the one that is more comfortable and prettier will be chosen :)"