Brand: Thermos

The Thermos 0.47-liter insulated food jar keeps a meal hot for hours thanks to its insulated double wall, with no need for a microwave wherever it is eaten. Handy for the office, school or a picnic, it is simply filled with a still-hot dish before heading out.

I've carried my lunch in this Thermos jar almost every day for several weeks, leaving early in the morning and not getting home until late afternoon. The principle really works: a quick preheat with boiling water before pouring in the still-hot dish, and the heat holds well through to lunch break, even for a seven o'clock departure. The twist-lock closure has never let a drop escape in my bag, including when carried lying flat between folders. The 0.47-litre size suits a generous portion of pasta or rice nicely, without taking up too much room on an already cluttered desk. Two things worth knowing before buying: it's obviously not designed for the microwave, logical given its metal double wall, which means planning the preheating step a few minutes ahead of filling it, and only the top part is dishwasher-safe, with the body needing a hand wash. For anyone wanting to skip the shared office microwave, or simply eat a dish that's still hot at midday, this Thermos jar delivers on its promise day after day.

The Thermos 4002.248.047 insulated tumbler draws on the long-standing expertise of the brand whose name became synonymous with vacuum double-wall insulation. Designed for coffee or tea on the go, it keeps drinks at the right temperature for hours, with a leak-proof lid suited to car rides or commuting on transit.

This Thermos tumbler has ridden along in my car for several weeks now, coffee on writing-heavy mornings, tea on quieter days. The double wall lives up to its promise: coffee poured hot at seven is still pleasant to drink hours later, without that faint metallic taste I've found on other, less carefully finished tumblers. The Drink Lock system closes with a clear, reassuring click before it goes into the cup holder, and its slim base fits without a fuss into my car's somewhat narrow slot. The tea bag hook is a detail I didn't expect at this price, handy for checking on the brew without removing the whole lid. Two honest limitations: heat retention, at five hours, sits at the average rather than standing out, and only the top part is dishwasher-safe. For daily use in the car or at the office, this is a reliable, well thought-out insulated mug that I recommend without reservation at this price point.