Are you supposed to take off the lid and the plastic insert when drinking? I don't see how else you can drink out of this thing.
43602
No, the pop-off lid and the plastic insert are part of what makes up the screw-off top. You screw off (sorry for the redundancy) the entire top to drink. Hopefully that explains it.
43603
You completely unscrew the cap to drink from this thermos. It is not really designed as a car thermos.The cap has an overly complicated design that allows it to be completely disassembled for cleaning. I suppose that being able to fully clean the cap and the lip of the thermos is considered an important feature in Japanese culture.There are some other Zojirushi models that allow drinking with the cap in place.
43604
no. The insert helps to keep from burning your lips with hot liquids. It snaps off for easier cleaning. Having said that, it may be easier to drink from with the insert off, mainly with cold liquids like iced tea.
43605
I had the same concern - couldn't figure out why the thing didn't work as a traditional "commuter" mug. It isn't. Think old-school thermos. Unscrew the top and drink or pour. And be careful if driving - the liquid stays hot.
43606
As far as I know, yes. I always screw off the lid to drink, as I like to keep the coffee as got as possible for as long as possible
43607
This is like a tiny thermos bottle, and you simply unscrew the lid and drink from it. It is very comfortable to drink from. The reason the lid comes apart into pieces is for cleaning. As you may know, the Japanese are wonderfully efficient about such things. I gave several of these as Christmas presents this year. I own two, and I love them.
43608
I have not used it for that purpose. It my reserve storage container for travel. I would assume that you wouldhave to remove the lid to drink fromit, though. I would caution you, though, if you are using hot drinks -- the container keeps everything hot as when poured for at least eighteen hours. That has been my experience, at least.
43609
There is a white piece that can be popped out of the piece that screws on the top. But you have to unscrew the top, turn it upside down to pop it out and then basically you have to leave it out. I just leave it in take as unscrew the whole top off to drink out of it
43610
If you want a flip top type mug where you don't have to unscrew, order this one: Zojirushi SM-KA36BA 12-Ounce/0.36-Liter Stainless Mug, Black
317220
There is a separate straw lid that you can purchase so you don't have to unscrew that top and drink from the mouth of the bottle.
1498366
I had the same issue at first. I still don't understand what the top cap is for. To drink out of it, unscrew the whole top. Where you pour the water in is also where you're supposed to drink.
1614244
No you do not have to use the straw, the insert is a good size for drinking out of.
2127314
main cover screws off and could act as a cup, I guess, but bottle itself has a smallish cover that pops up when you push a button. It would be very awkward to drink from.
868978
It's really a thermos - not a travel cup. You screw off the lid and pour the contents into your cup. You could drink out of it but the whole top has to come off.
1700877
No not really. It'll leak a little if knocked over when straw is in place. I take it on the go without the straw in place. You can either take the straw separate or leave it behind & just drink straight from the top with the lid off. If you buy this product you won't be disappointed, it's the most used thing in my kitchen. I LOVE IT!
440792
No. There is a hole on one side for the straw and a "sipper" slit on the other side that you can drink from.
98407
You can drink from the container. The top pops open and there is a hole to drink from.
2165057
You have to close the little flap that covers an opening for drinking from, otherwise; it will not spill. If flap is open, it might spill contents, but slowly enough to not be disastrous.
23194
you can remove the straw from the lid, but the bite valve is built into the lid so you cant use the straw by itself with the lid on.
972818
Did you drop it or anything of the sort? It is a wide mouth open bottle top so there should be no issues drinking out of the top.
1306962
No I don't drink out of the teacup. It is too large. I put plants in it. It looks pretty on my patio.
2006020
Yes, you can take the straw holder off. However, when you do so, the little knob on top will not have anything to hold it on. Perhaps a little super glue would help. Then, you could have the piece removed but still have your knob to pick up the lid.
1449971
Actually, you can take the little piece off that covers the drinking hole. But this is definitely one of the nicest and most durable mugs I have ever purchased.
168212
It is just a seal for travel to ensure no leakage. You can't drink when the circular piece is in.
582138
there is a slide that slides over the hole to drink out of but it is not leak proof. One slight tilt and your beverage leaks all over. Yes, the inside is plastic. I was extremely dissapointed that a Thermos product was not leak proof. I dont recomend the product