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Ananas · Jul 3rd, 2003, 06:06 AM

I am waiting delivery on my MINI and I have a question about travel mugs:

I know that the cup holders are a tight squeeze compared to typical American holders. I was at a Starbucks and they had "child size" travel mugs that are a little taller than a soda can, but not larger around.

I have no problem with a smaller amount of caffeine, but does anyone know for certain that it'll fit well?

They had them in two designs: American flag and watermelon (what either has to do with coffee or Starbucks is beyond me, but they're not unattractive).

Gryphon · Jul 3rd, 2003, 10:55 AM

A standard soda can will fit in the MINI cup holder. I tried it yesterday. I am not sure about the extra height. I would guess the Starbucks would work. (I am going to see if my local Starbucks is selling them and maybe they will let me dash one out to the car to check for a fit before I buy one.) Thanks for the heads up.

2nd Mini · Jul 3rd, 2003, 01:02 PM

I specifically checked out the Starbucks childrens travel mugs of which you speak and they do indeed fit.

I think I like the short MINI travel mug better 'cause it has a handle.

2nd

chiph · Jul 3rd, 2003, 02:44 PM

Any parent who would get their children all caffeinated up with Starbucks prior to a long drive is not thinking straight!

Why not give them a Snickers bar too?

Chip H.

Dark Silver S · Jul 3rd, 2003, 05:46 PM

CookieMonster LIKE Snickers bar!

Gryphon · Jul 4th, 2003, 05:02 PM

The Starbucks children's mug fits perfectly. Also, according to a very helpful staffer at Starbucks it holds 8 ounces and that can be ordered as a "short" as in "I would like a 'decaf short latte' please." (A "tall" is 12 ounces, fyi.) The mug is produced with the idea of using it for a child's hot chocolate from Starbucks. For $6.99 I think it is a nice MINI add-on.

Dark Silver S · Jul 4th, 2003, 05:31 PM

Is the interior plastic or metal? Or, phrased differently, is it thermally more efficient than the orange and stainless MINI cup?

Gryphon · Jul 4th, 2003, 08:28 PM

The mug is two layers of plastic--very similar to a Tervis tumbler. No metal. Directions say do not microwave and top of dishwasher only. The black top screws on and has a sipping hole with a lid that flips over to seal it. Haven't tried the metal MINI mugs so I cannot compare. Holds 8 oz.

Ananas · Jul 6th, 2003, 06:11 PM

Thanks for checking for me! I've gotten two (the Starbucks at our grocery store gives you a free drink whenever you buy a travel mug, which the stand-alone Starbucks don't do!), which will have to do until the car actually arrives.

The nice barista also told me that they hold "short" size drinks. You know, I'd rather be drinking 8 oz of coffee than 16....fewer pit stops!

Gryphon · Jul 7th, 2003, 02:10 AM

Hi Ananas:
Yup, I agree. Just finding out about the "short" was a plus. I like Starbucks lots but NEVER finish even the tall so knowing there is a short is all to the good.

Jul 3rd, 2003, 06:06 AM	#1
Ananas MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Maryland Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 20 Offline	"Children's" travel mugs I am waiting delivery on my MINI and I have a question about travel mugs: I know that the cup holders are a tight squeeze compared to typical American holders. I was at a Starbucks and they had "child size" travel mugs that are a little taller than a soda can, but not larger around. I have no problem with a smaller amount of caffeine, but does anyone know for certain that it'll fit well? They had them in two designs: American flag and watermelon (what either has to do with coffee or Starbucks is beyond me, but they're not unattractive).

Jul 3rd, 2003, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gryphon MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 146 Offline	A standard soda can will fit in the MINI cup holder. I tried it yesterday. I am not sure about the extra height. I would guess the Starbucks would work. (I am going to see if my local Starbucks is selling them and maybe they will let me dash one out to the car to check for a fit before I buy one.) Thanks for the heads up. Gryphon

Jul 3rd, 2003, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 258 Offline	I specifically checked out the Starbucks childrens travel mugs of which you speak and they do indeed fit. I think I like the short MINI travel mug better 'cause it has a handle. 2nd "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien

Jul 3rd, 2003, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Any parent who would get their children all caffeinated up with Starbucks prior to a long drive is not thinking straight! Why not give them a Snickers bar too? Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Jul 3rd, 2003, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 791 Offline	CookieMonster LIKE Snickers bar! Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

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Jul 4th, 2003, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gryphon MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 146 Offline	The Starbucks children's mug fits perfectly. Also, according to a very helpful staffer at Starbucks it holds 8 ounces and that can be ordered as a "short" as in "I would like a 'decaf short latte' please." (A "tall" is 12 ounces, fyi.) The mug is produced with the idea of using it for a child's hot chocolate from Starbucks. For $6.99 I think it is a nice MINI add-on. Gryphon

Jul 4th, 2003, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Is the interior plastic or metal? Or, phrased differently, is it thermally more efficient than the orange and stainless MINI cup? Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Jul 4th, 2003, 08:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gryphon MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 146 Offline	The mug is two layers of plastic--very similar to a Tervis tumbler. No metal. Directions say do not microwave and top of dishwasher only. The black top screws on and has a sipping hole with a lid that flips over to seal it. Haven't tried the metal MINI mugs so I cannot compare. Holds 8 oz. Gryphon

Jul 6th, 2003, 06:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ananas MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Maryland Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Thanks for checking for me! I've gotten two (the Starbucks at our grocery store gives you a free drink whenever you buy a travel mug, which the stand-alone Starbucks don't do!), which will have to do until the car actually arrives. The nice barista also told me that they hold "short" size drinks. You know, I'd rather be drinking 8 oz of coffee than 16....fewer pit stops!

Jul 7th, 2003, 02:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gryphon MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Local Time: 08:21 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Hi Ananas: Yup, I agree. Just finding out about the "short" was a plus. I like Starbucks lots but NEVER finish even the tall so knowing there is a short is all to the good. Gryphon

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