"While you might consider reheating that cold cup of joe in the microwave, you probably won't be happy with the results. Putting aside the facts that your coffee begins degrading the minute you've finished brewing it and that a dirty microwave can impart nasty flavors to liquids, microwaves heat things up very quickly, which means you can exceed temperatures of 140 degrees Fahrenheit before you know it."
"An inexpensive gadget, warmers make the perfect cool-weather gift, from the casual sipper to the most ardent aficionado (and tea drinkers too), allowing them to savor that rich, roasty-toasty flavor, sans the dreaded cooldown. Designed to maintain a consistent temperature for your coffee or tea, an electric mug warmer is a simple, coaster-shaped gizmo that plugs into a wall socket or USB port (some are battery powered) and consists of a warming plate and internal heating coils powered by electricity."
Microwave reheating degrades coffee by rapidly altering structural composition and can overshoot 140°F, harming flavor. A dirty microwave can also impart unwanted tastes. Electric mug warmers preserve brewed coffee by maintaining a consistent temperature, often configurable to about 140°F, and work for tea as well. Warmers are inexpensive, coaster-shaped devices that plug into wall outlets or USB ports; some are battery powered. To maximize flavor retention, place freshly brewed coffee on a warmer immediately and set the temperature to about 140°F. Mug warmers extend enjoyment of hot beverages without repeated reheating.
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