Before you ask, links to all the thermoses I showed are in the description. Will be doing a livestream of the thermoses before I give a lot of them away (locally), so if you have any questions about them, join me on my X channel ruclips.net/video/-MyY3zXcbKQ/видео.html
Thank you for letting us know you'll be giving the extras away to good homes; I part of me died a little when I thought they would sit unused in your cupboard. This video was fantastic and very informative! :)
@@0neAutumnLeaf Yeah, that was actually one thing I thought about before buying a whole bunch. Some will go to the homeless non profit we made a video about before, some to friends and family that needed some. I don't want anything that I actually won't use.
Dude! There is so much variety here in Japan! Unfortunately, they are all way too small for me. My daily carry is 26oz/769ml Yeti. The 2020 Olympic ones with the pokemon style anime characters on the front look dope. Again...they only hold like 2 swallows tho! hah
I read a lot of comments about how Japanese products are so much better/cooler/cuter than those from other countries. And I agree, the selection and quality of products here is pretty amazing. I think it all comes down to the fact that most companies around the world are overly focused on the bottom line - a product is selling well, so there’s no need to waste money updating or improving it. Better to keep the product cheaper for the consumer, right? But NOT Japanese companies. Here, companies are focused on making the best product possible. They just trust that consumers are willing to pay a little more for something new and slightly better. Then there is the business culture of “KAIZEN”... the constant striving to improve products and practices. Because…well, that’s the culture.
Inside Outsider in Japan Good points! I work for a Japanese manufacturing company and I agree with you. “Kaizen” 改善 is an important aspect of business culture here.
This is a video I never knew I needed. I have a gigantic one but it’s a twist off cap with no spout or straw for drinking and it’s a lot of work, takes 2 hands, and is heavy. Thanks for the extensive tests, you sold me on a zojirushi lol
The thought they put into everything is incredible. In an interview, the company that supplies shinkansen bentos said they considered how ingredients taste, smell, and sound. To make the cut, ingredients could not smell pungent, nor crunch audibly when bitten into, so it wouldn't be bothersome to other passengers. My jaw dropped when I heard that. Their attention to detail is just nuts.
J T Yetis perform well and are reasonably durable (I’ve seen people drop them on the factory floor and not get more than a dent). I’ve also not lost one, so I’ve not had to replace mine. I do wonder if there is a better performing brand out there in case I need to replace mine.
Hey there, I haven’t read the other comments yet but just in case no one else mentioned it ..... An amazing way to clean those tough or hard to reach stains on coffee/tea mugs, glass vases and coffee pots etc etc is (drum roll please) denture cleaning tablets. Fill your stained container with warm water (not hotter than 50 degrees Celsius) and drop in one or two denture tablets. Let the tablet fizz away and do its thing for as little as 5 minutes - but I usually leave it for around 10-15 minutes (or longer). Afterwards, rinse, wipe and wash well. Any stains should either be gone or simply wipe away easily while rinsing. Some denture tablets are not suitable for certain types of metals, but they also have tablets that are made for dentures that have metal parts. Anyway, most tablets now are suitable with metals but I just thought I would point that out because I don’t know what’s available “where you’re from”. It will say if it’s suitable with metal on the packaging. I’m only mentioning all this stuff about metal because I saw that you had a metal mug/cup. Aaaaanyway, I’ve used this trick for years and it’s always very satisfying when you are left with a sparkling clean mug and all those stubborn tea stains have totally disappeared. One brand of denture tablets is made by Sterident and a couple of other brands. They are usually sold in boxes of 20-30 tablets and can be found near the toothbrushes and toothpaste etc in the supermarket. Anyway, try it out - it’s really great for cleaning glass coffee pots 🐿😀👋. Thanks for the great channel.
A video after my own heart! I collect some mugs and tumblers so this was especially enjoyable to watch. I love how so much detail was done in breaking down the bottles, so you’re not only looking at the aesthetically pleasing ones or the water capacities, but heat/cold retention, etc. Thanks Greg for all the little tidbits and details and actual (quality) testing! Also, it’s been a while since I last watched but I was amazed to see that Shin has grown up so much!
Greg! You made my Google Home start a 3-minute timer! Also is there a reason why American brands make them heavier? Do you think the American demographics correlates quality/durability with weight while for the Japanese market lightweight means more portable and easy to handle?
I think it comes down to this: it’s slightly more expensive to make a lighter, but still-well-insulated thermos. American companies (or those in most other countries) just see the bottom line and think it’s better to make a little more profit or else make the product a little cheaper for consumers. Japanese companies, on the other hand, are focused on making the BEST product possible. They just trust that consumers are willing to pay a little more for something new and slightly better.
it's more the settings they are more used in. in the US you will see the biggest use of thermos are in rugged outdoor environments. There the heavier version comes over as more capable to survive being ruffed for a long time over and over. the Japanese version more look like they are good for urban area's and light work/sports. but will not survive a construction site for long.
@@Jordan-inJapan it's often the same company that makes both. so the cheapest option would be to go for one version but as i said here below. it's more the how the thermos is being used and in what setting.
I don't actually know the answer to the question, but I do know that dishwashers are much more prevalent in America than in Japan. Running your thermos through the dishwasher repeated can affect the wear. I also know that my father had a big heavy duty thermos for his work at construction sites. I believe the thinner Japanese versions would probably have ended up very dented and scratched with that sort of use.
I'm obsessed with mugs and thermoses! My parents live in Japan nowadays and my mom sent me one of these Tiger thermoses... and OHMYGOD it's the best I've ever seen!! Here in Brazil we don't have nothing good like that! cuddles from brazil!! we love your videos
@@thesorrowfulchild I did not refer to the Thermos brand, but to the TIGER thermoses (a vacuum bottle or similar container lined with an insulating material, such as polystyrene, to keep liquids hot or cold.)
Zojirushi is my absolute favorite of all. They are light, simplistic design and hold the temperature the longest. Second is Tiger, almost the same as zojirushi. Then Stanley. You forgot them in your video. I also like Kleen Kanteen and Hydroflask. I also have a ton of other brands but maybe not as famous as the ones i mentioned. If i were to choose only one brand that would be zoji.
Zojirushi not only makes my dream rice cooker (seriously when I have my own house, i will buy even just their lower end rice cooker). They also make the lightest thermos. It's so deceiving coz it really keeps my water cold despite the heat in SE Asia.
I have the 3 cup that Jean Bulger mentions and i can only recommend it. It is a very good little machine thats easy to maintain. Get it, you will not regret it. It is also availible for 230v as well as 110v. No need to go for a low end version because the pot is easy to buy new when it gets scratched. The scent of steaming rice thats spreads in your house during the cooking is so tasty and makes it worth every little coin you have spent on the cooker!
When i was in the military we had glass bottles in our thermoses. Not the most practical thing to have in the forest in deep snow during simulated combat...
I loved my old little thermos, back in the days I brought it to school every day... Now you made me want to buy a thermos again, a good one! Thank you so much for this comparison! It was interesting and informative 😊
They are meticulous when it comes to user experience in Japan. Everything I bought at the Japanese 7-11 was thoughtfully packaged. The onigiri wrapper was designed to keep the seaweed separate from the rice, so it remained crispy. The bottled water was indented, so I could easily grasp it, and bring it to my lips with one hand. I was seriously impressed.
@@MC-ko2mx yeah bio plastic is still in it's infancy unfortunately. It's pricey and it's not good with heat. I've seen PLA cups here and there but they're only for cold water. Heat will instantly melt them.
@@2WheelsGood.01 Interesting. I wonder if we will look back in 20 years, and wonder why we ever used non-biodegradable plastic. We tend to forget the struggles in the initial stages, once something has become the norm.
I just bought a thermos! After years of not drinking tea at school because my parents always had dirty low quality thermoses, I bought my own and i have no idea why I didn't do it sooner
I live in the UK and recently bought a Zojirushi, because they have the best ergonomics and can fit into cup holders better. The heat/cold retention is excellent too.
I really don't have time to be on RUclips right now, yet I can't stop watching this special on a topic I shouldn't have been interested in. This was so fun to watch--nice job!
My mom has had a Nissan thermos for over 20 years and she often brings up how good it is. It holds heat so well and has had like weekly usage over these 20 years and it still works so well.
Love your kitty helping you unpack. WE NEED MORE KITTY FAN SERVICE! All seriousness this was a wonderful video and i thank you for it just as the rest of your videos
You can easily accumulate 20 to 30 over a few years. I’ve mostly gotten them at training classes and industry events. Your registration fee includes a thermos as a “gift”. I regift the flasks to co-workers since I would never get around to using them myself (I’ve had my Yeti for several years now).
@@DovidM exactly, and especially in Texas or Arizona; where heat is so extreme. I used to work in Lowe's Home Improvement Garden center, and lumber. What they dont tell you is you have to pay for water, no discount and no water is really given to you when it is 110 degrees outside. We had fountains that were for everyone, but they were drilled in the wall, and then lord forbid if you forgot your bottle or drink somewhere. So anytime I had to go on lunch, if I didnt have a tumbler, I had to go buy one to be hydrated the rest of the day. We also had no one outside with us to sell sodas or water; if you were the garden cashier. So I now have so many I cant count them. 🤦
My all time favorite vacuum flask for cold water is the Coleman Autoseal FreeFlow. The cap that covers the drinking spout is only meant to be protective. The actual mechanism for opening and closing the bottle is a large button on the back of the cap that seals and unseals the spout. It means that you only have to "open" it once when you get to work or wherever you're going, and after that, your hands never get near where you drink from. Really fantastic in our current circumstances.
Surprised that no one talked about "Contigo". Particularly the Contigo Byron SnapSeal of which I have two. and these have gotten me through some brutal winters.
Yes! Really happy to see a Dopper passing by here! They also got insulated bottles that are really really good! I took my Dopper to japan and pretty much used it all the time to pour bottled water over to keep it cold for longer opposed to the standard plastic bottles from the vending machines.
"it's my daily driver" :D talking about thermos like it's a car. and dam, I can't believe I just watched a video about thermoses. If it were any other youtuber... I don't use them but good stuff
My number one thought with thermoses is if the lid will be easy to clean. I've tended to switch from the fancy complicated lids that insulate well, but are hard to clean, to the flip top lids that are very easy to clean. I always have my tea and coffee with milk or cream, so it can end up causing a scummy film on the lid. Contigo used to be my favorite because it was spill proof and easy to drink from, but now my favorite is actually a David's tea brand thermos for the capacity and easy to clean lid
I loved it! I never thought I'd love to watch a 20 minutes video about thermoses but you are way too good with storytelling hahaha. Shin has grown so much! And btw, I'm starting to edit videos and now I can't help noticing how much effort you put on those, they are so well produced! Congratulations for the amazing job :)
I only watched it because it was by you, but I've come away a changed man :-) Must buy thermos! BTW, congratulations on gathering the video clips from around the world. I remember you saying that's what you wanted to do with the channel originally and I thought it worked brilliantly! Also Shin was amazing. All around great video :-)
I’ve been using Tiger thermoses for over five years and I love them. The only issue is the rubber seal on the lid will get moldy if you don’t keep the drinking spout clean.
@@jeffreyzain I live in overrated United States. We have no healthcare here, no public transportation, unhealthy restaurants everywhere. Malaysia is one of my top destinations to live.
I'm so glad I'm not the only person with a thermos obsessession. I spent hours in Japanese shops looking for the perfect one: size, nice design and shape.Still looking, although I like the daily one (the one that was hard to clean) the most.
I haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m stressed and depressed so you can’t imagine how glad I am to have a twenty minute long video about thermoses to watch. I love your channel it’s so relaxing :)
In our Philippine household, we use the following insulated flasks: - 2 liter Klean Kanteen - 1 liter Zojirushi - 1 liter Tiger - probably 24 oz CB&TL free flask - 16 oz Hydro Flask The free flask and the Hydro Flask are the ones that lose heat/cold the most. The Tiger one has separate hot and cold lids. It also includes a carrying sleeve with shoulder strap.
My brother received a Japanese tumbler from his host family when he stayed in Japan for 11 days. I love opening the tumbler because the button feels nice to push.
Yes it is, The Airpots were popular in the 80s Philippine households. And it was also in kids' lunchboxes, I used to have 2 lunchboxes with Thermos Bottles in it.
Not hot dogs. :-) Also access to cheese is highly curtailed here. And sometimes if it is a really cold winter the cows don't produce enough milk, which is fine because 2/3 of the population is lactose intolerant. But there is a shortage of butter. If you live in the countryside like me there are years where you can go 2-3 months without seeing butter on the store shelves. Ha ha! I'm only complaining about food...
At 00:21 My husband owns the same exact Zojirushi thermos. He owned a lot since he works at a shipyard and he says that it’s the best because it’s the easiest to clean and keeps the water cool until he comes home. I have 2 myself. They’re a must especially during the summer. Now everytime we go out we bring a thermos of cold water. Saves us lots of money😁
Well done Greg (and Shin) so now i know i will get a Zōjirushi 魔法瓶 on my next trip 2 JPN.... once the whole situation gets sorted out 🤓 Was there some kind of RUclips Daruma behind you? 🤔
RUclips Drama? Nope, not that I know of, haha. Oh wait, Daruma... yes, it is one. You're supposed to write the number of subscribers you would like in the year. At the time, Aiko wrote 300,000. It worked!
This video came in perfect timing! My husband and I just borrowed a Korean thermos from our boss. My husband couldn't drink the coffee because it was SOOO hot. We thought, "Oh my goodness, we need a thermos! Which one is the best?" Came home and this video popped up! Thank you!!
My favorite one is Qahwa coffee thermos I bought from Amazon Japan. In the U.S., it is so hard to get a coffee tumbler with a sealed lid. Qahwa one caught my eyes because it looked great outside and said it is coated with Teflon so you can taste the actual coffee taste rather that stainless taste.
When I think of Thermos, I think of the big type that construction workers and truck drivers have been using for decades. They seem to be indestructible, keep things hot forever, and have a big capacity for soups or coffee. The contents are poured into the lid, which serves as a bowl or cup. Loved the video!
Me too!! Im obsessed with thermoses!! But your collection is better than mine of course!! I thought there was sommething wrong with me. Thank god I found you!!!
As much technology that goes into making a thermos they still have left one big major factor out that would be a game-changer, and that is,... the mouth needs to be wide enough that you can stick your hand down with a sponge and clean out your entire thermos. They can make the lid fit the thermos just as easy and make it become narrower at the top of the lid but as far as a thermos I still have not found one that will hold 32 oz and has a wide mouth
There's got to be some... I'll be going through everything I have in the livestream, so you can always check that out in a bit ruclips.net/video/-MyY3zXcbKQ/видео.html
Most people would probably find it strange to be so particular about something like a thermos but I feel you. For something that you always have nearby and use so often, it's natural to seek out one that appeals to your aesthetics and routine. Since the technology is practically perfected since the introduction of sealing gaskets- basically all insulated flasks made with heat retaining material (pretty much only steel or glass) and a leak-proof design to will perform relatively the same- I look for style and unique function in a thermos. The one I favour currently is stainless, has a wide mouth built in mesh strainer(so that anything like tea leaves, ice, or fruit you might want to toss in won't come out when you drink), comes with both a removable tea basket attachment and a shaking attachment for matcha(that can be repurposed for protein or other powders), and most uniquely a pressure release button which I find is very important for hot liquids since this one is unscrewed to drink from. The lid also has a built in handle to carry or hang the bottle and all the lid parts come off completely so that every nook and cranny can be thoroughly cleaned, although these days I'm only putting ice water in and never drink from the mouth so I actually rarely need to scrub it at all unless I want to. In colder weather I use it to store portable hot water to brew tea with at my desk.
@@spiritingaway I have the black textured version of this www.davidstea.com/ca_en/teaware/silver-stainless-steel-matcha-maker/902695DT01VAR0065575.html It's a Canadian brand so I'm not sure if they ship elsewhere. They also sell it on Canadian Amazon.
10:03 - The two you need: One wide mouth tumbler for daily desk use, easy to clean. One Zojirushi flip top bottle, which is like the Ferrari of thermoses but harder to clean.
I thought I was the lone weirdo when it came to stainless vacuum flasks from way before they were so ubiquitous. Thermos is my preferred brand as well. But that may be because I was actually unaware that Zojirushi even made them! It all started back with Thermos's can cooler and to-go coffee cup insulator. They didn't sell well in the states so they were discontinued, which led me to buy any that I ran across. Now, they're all over the place. At least the can cooler anyway, but the most popular style is more the bigger, thicker Yeti style and not the much slimmer (and just as effective) Thermos style. Nowadays, I switch mainly between my 40oz tumbler, a 16oz "talls" can style, for general purpose drinking, and a slim pint glass style for drinking beers at home.
Before you ask, links to all the thermoses I showed are in the description. Will be doing a livestream of the thermoses before I give a lot of them away (locally), so if you have any questions about them, join me on my X channel ruclips.net/video/-MyY3zXcbKQ/видео.html
Thank you for letting us know you'll be giving the extras away to good homes; I part of me died a little when I thought they would sit unused in your cupboard. This video was fantastic and very informative! :)
@@0neAutumnLeaf Yeah, that was actually one thing I thought about before buying a whole bunch. Some will go to the homeless non profit we made a video about before, some to friends and family that needed some. I don't want anything that I actually won't use.
Just a random question, is your YT profile picture also your personal hanko?
@@itsourtubenow9729 nope, not at all.
Dude! There is so much variety here in Japan! Unfortunately, they are all way too small for me. My daily carry is 26oz/769ml Yeti.
The 2020 Olympic ones with the pokemon style anime characters on the front look dope. Again...they only hold like 2 swallows tho! hah
Get a man who is as interested in you as Greg is in his Thermoses.
Jason Ito Jimmy happa
@@riley1636 you have A point
Glad it's not just me lol
Same 😂
Oh hi, Norm
Sameee
SAME!!!! 😍
Didn't expect to see Norm here 😁
I read a lot of comments about how Japanese products are so much better/cooler/cuter than those from other countries. And I agree, the selection and quality of products here is pretty amazing. I think it all comes down to the fact that most companies around the world are overly focused on the bottom line - a product is selling well, so there’s no need to waste money updating or improving it. Better to keep the product cheaper for the consumer, right? But NOT Japanese companies. Here, companies are focused on making the best product possible. They just trust that consumers are willing to pay a little more for something new and slightly better. Then there is the business culture of “KAIZEN”... the constant striving to improve products and practices. Because…well, that’s the culture.
Right!
Also, it seems like people in Japan are willing to pay more for something new and cool.
Inside Outsider in Japan Good points! I work for a Japanese manufacturing company and I agree with you. “Kaizen” 改善 is an important aspect of business culture here.
"Better to keep the product cheaper for the consumer, right?"
Nope, still price it higher to get extra profit!
@@menpee Well, I was trying not to be negative. But yes.
OMG Shin is getting so big. I'm glad he's still interested in helping Dad with the videos. :^)
What's wrong with its tail tho
@@moebeeable Shin is his son lol
@@catsuperior lmao
Lmaoo
I wander where Aiko is
I didnt know i could get so much joy from watching a guy fangirling over lots of Thermoses
Did you like my collection
Greg: oooh shiny!
Cat: BOXES!
Hotel : trivago
That's the reason, why I can't send boxes back, my cat needs them!
So the take away here is that *we need to buy that cleaning product*
This. ruclips.net/video/mQZJDY2afCk/видео.html
Where to buy: www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01148A84Y/
But how does it work? I can't read Japanese.
@@violetviolet888 I'd gues its a some kind of super sonic cleaner, where the rod acts as the actuator.
@@RoiskiaFilms
google translating the info on the store page i found that the rod is an electrode rod.
so basically electric current i guess
Watching you geek out on thermoses was exactly what I needed! Simple pleasures in these bizarre times. Thanks, Greg!
This is a video I never knew I needed. I have a gigantic one but it’s a twist off cap with no spout or straw for drinking and it’s a lot of work, takes 2 hands, and is heavy. Thanks for the extensive tests, you sold me on a zojirushi lol
I swear everything on Japan is so cool even if it’s just a thermos!
The thought they put into everything is incredible.
In an interview, the company that supplies shinkansen bentos said they considered how ingredients taste, smell, and sound.
To make the cut, ingredients could not smell pungent, nor crunch audibly when bitten into, so it wouldn't be bothersome to other passengers.
My jaw dropped when I heard that.
Their attention to detail is just nuts.
@@MC-ko2mx quality is very important to them.Its like their reputation is at stake.😊
@@1211jinx I agree.
They take pride in their work, and their reputation.
Thats not always the case
No video has ever applied to my life less that I’ve enjoyed so much 😂
I’ve never owned a thermos but had to know the differences 😂
Yeti: We are the best thermos
Japanese: *Laughs in efficiency*
And design..Omg the design makes me want to buy a new one every time I see one on Instagram.😍😍
I actually really like my yeti. The downside is it’s so much more expensive...
J T Yetis perform well and are reasonably durable (I’ve seen people drop them on the factory floor and not get more than a dent). I’ve also not lost one, so I’ve not had to replace mine. I do wonder if there is a better performing brand out there in case I need to replace mine.
I bought a Zojiroshi ten years ago. It keeps my coffee and tea hot for too long to drink so I started adding cold milk to it. 🤦🏻♂️
We actually put ice cubes in! Too hot otherwise.
haha that happened to me too 😁 when I got it and used it for my first time I burned myself badly 😞
Never thought I would be spending my time listening to Greg trying to sell me on why Thermoses are cool
My wife: “I am far more entertained than I expected to be”
Great video Greg.
13:33 Thanks Greg for adding my thermos! Regards from Argentina!!!
I honestly watched this to wind down for bed. Theres something calming about your videos. Thanks 🌚
Plot-twist: This video is sponsored by 30+ thermos brands.
There's only one Thermos brand. The clue is in the name.
Check my review
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Hey there, I haven’t read the other comments yet but just in case no one else mentioned it ..... An amazing way to clean those tough or hard to reach stains on coffee/tea mugs, glass vases and coffee pots etc etc is (drum roll please) denture cleaning tablets. Fill your stained container with warm water (not hotter than 50 degrees Celsius) and drop in one or two denture tablets. Let the tablet fizz away and do its thing for as little as 5 minutes - but I usually leave it for around 10-15 minutes (or longer). Afterwards, rinse, wipe and wash well. Any stains should either be gone or simply wipe away easily while rinsing. Some denture tablets are not suitable for certain types of metals, but they also have tablets that are made for dentures that have metal parts. Anyway, most tablets now are suitable with metals but I just thought I would point that out because I don’t know what’s available “where you’re from”. It will say if it’s suitable with metal on the packaging. I’m only mentioning all this stuff about metal because I saw that you had a metal mug/cup.
Aaaaanyway, I’ve used this trick for years and it’s always very satisfying when you are left with a sparkling clean mug and all those stubborn tea stains have totally disappeared. One brand of denture tablets is made by Sterident and a couple of other brands. They are usually sold in boxes of 20-30 tablets and can be found near the toothbrushes and toothpaste etc in the supermarket. Anyway, try it out - it’s really great for cleaning glass coffee pots 🐿😀👋. Thanks for the great channel.
A video after my own heart! I collect some mugs and tumblers so this was especially enjoyable to watch.
I love how so much detail was done in breaking down the bottles, so you’re not only looking at the aesthetically pleasing ones or the water capacities, but heat/cold retention, etc. Thanks Greg for all the little tidbits and details and actual (quality) testing!
Also, it’s been a while since I last watched but I was amazed to see that Shin has grown up so much!
Greg! You made my Google Home start a 3-minute timer!
Also is there a reason why American brands make them heavier?
Do you think the American demographics correlates quality/durability with weight while for the Japanese market lightweight means more portable and easy to handle?
I think it comes down to this: it’s slightly more expensive to make a lighter, but still-well-insulated thermos. American companies (or those in most other countries) just see the bottom line and think it’s better to make a little more profit or else make the product a little cheaper for consumers. Japanese companies, on the other hand, are focused on making the BEST product possible. They just trust that consumers are willing to pay a little more for something new and slightly better.
it's more the settings they are more used in.
in the US you will see the biggest use of thermos are in rugged outdoor environments.
There the heavier version comes over as more capable to survive being ruffed for a long time over and over.
the Japanese version more look like they are good for urban area's and light work/sports. but will not survive a construction site for long.
@@Jordan-inJapan it's often the same company that makes both. so the cheapest option would be to go for one version but as i said here below.
it's more the how the thermos is being used and in what setting.
My Google did too
I don't actually know the answer to the question, but I do know that dishwashers are much more prevalent in America than in Japan. Running your thermos through the dishwasher repeated can affect the wear. I also know that my father had a big heavy duty thermos for his work at construction sites. I believe the thinner Japanese versions would probably have ended up very dented and scratched with that sort of use.
_i hope everyone has thermos that they can carry around wherever they need to drink than to buy plastic bottle many times :’)_
Babes you can reuse bottels
I don't understand why people pay money for water when you can get free from your tap.
@São João do mundo oh I never knew thanks for Informing me
Sheren Hejazi its not safe to reuse plastic bottles... and its not good for environment too, just incase u didn’t know 🙂
@@sherenhejazi9371 single use bottle isn't meant to be used more than a few times. then it starts to leech chemicals into the water
Love that "Lost in Translation" - reference
I just watched a 20-minute video on thermoses, and I couldn’t be happier about it - amazing content as always!
Never had a thermose before but this has me wanting one
I'm obsessed with mugs and thermoses! My parents live in Japan nowadays and my mom sent me one of these Tiger thermoses... and OHMYGOD it's the best I've ever seen!! Here in Brazil we don't have nothing good like that!
cuddles from brazil!! we love your videos
tiger and thermos are 2 different brand
@@thesorrowfulchild
I did not refer to the Thermos brand, but to the TIGER thermoses (a vacuum bottle or similar container lined with an insulating material, such as polystyrene, to keep liquids hot or cold.)
Zojirushi is my absolute favorite of all. They are light, simplistic design and hold the temperature the longest. Second is Tiger, almost the same as zojirushi. Then Stanley. You forgot them in your video. I also like Kleen Kanteen and Hydroflask. I also have a ton of other brands but maybe not as famous as the ones i mentioned. If i were to choose only one brand that would be zoji.
Zojirushi not only makes my dream rice cooker (seriously when I have my own house, i will buy even just their lower end rice cooker). They also make the lightest thermos. It's so deceiving coz it really keeps my water cold despite the heat in SE Asia.
They make a 3 cup rice cooker...very handy in a small apartment
Their rice cooker doesn’t make a lot of mess after cooking .. whhic is so easy to cleaned
I have the 3 cup that Jean Bulger mentions and i can only recommend it. It is a very good little machine thats easy to maintain. Get it, you will not regret it. It is also availible for 230v as well as 110v. No need to go for a low end version because the pot is easy to buy new when it gets scratched. The scent of steaming rice thats spreads in your house during the cooking is so tasty and makes it worth every little coin you have spent on the cooker!
It's my dream rice cooker brand too! Never knew they have nice thermoses too. Thanks for the info, 'cause I really need to beat the SE Asian heat too
Been looking for a rice cooker. Will check this one out thank you :)
I am old enough to remember when the inner bottle of a thermos was made of glass. Look up Steven Wright's joke about thermoses.
Yeah, I had a few experiences with glass sloshing around after you've broken it.
my mom still believed that the one with glasses inside is better than the stainless steel one!
And every time you dropped your lunchbox on the way to school, your milk would be ruined with broken glass.
When i was in the military we had glass bottles in our thermoses. Not the most practical thing to have in the forest in deep snow during simulated combat...
I bought one recently that has a glass lining - great for cleaning!
I loved my old little thermos, back in the days I brought it to school every day... Now you made me want to buy a thermos again, a good one! Thank you so much for this comparison! It was interesting and informative 😊
You have such a cute cat, the star of the show
This is so unexpected but as an Industrial Designer I appreciate people that are in to ergonomics and aesthetics with every day items.
They are meticulous when it comes to user experience in Japan.
Everything I bought at the Japanese 7-11 was thoughtfully packaged.
The onigiri wrapper was designed to keep the seaweed separate from the rice, so it remained crispy.
The bottled water was indented, so I could easily grasp it, and bring it to my lips with one hand.
I was seriously impressed.
@@MC-ko2mx though I agree, I'm kinda disappointed with the amount of packaging they use. Extreme amounts of single use plastic.
@@2WheelsGood.01 That is the downside.
They are more rigorous with their recycling, but I doubt that all the plastic used is biodegradable.
@@MC-ko2mx yeah bio plastic is still in it's infancy unfortunately. It's pricey and it's not good with heat. I've seen PLA cups here and there but they're only for cold water. Heat will instantly melt them.
@@2WheelsGood.01 Interesting.
I wonder if we will look back in 20 years, and wonder why we ever used non-biodegradable plastic.
We tend to forget the struggles in the initial stages, once something has become the norm.
I just bought a thermos! After years of not drinking tea at school because my parents always had dirty low quality thermoses, I bought my own and i have no idea why I didn't do it sooner
I live in the UK and recently bought a Zojirushi, because they have the best ergonomics and can fit into cup holders better. The heat/cold retention is excellent too.
Your "Hey Google set a timer for 3 minutes" actually set a timer on my Google home.
I really don't have time to be on RUclips right now, yet I can't stop watching this special on a topic I shouldn't have been interested in. This was so fun to watch--nice job!
My mom has had a Nissan thermos for over 20 years and she often brings up how good it is. It holds heat so well and has had like weekly usage over these 20 years and it still works so well.
20 years?! That's amazing!!!
I have a smaller Zojirushi and that spring-loaded locking cap opening mechanism is strangely addictive to open and close. It's just so satisfying!
people : what is the meaning of life
this guy : shiny things and drinks
My family enjoy your channel and have been watching for years. We also bought a Zojirushi recently which was sparked by this video. It is amazing!
Trust me, anyone's addicted to any Japanese stuff.
me: Re-ments
Love your kitty helping you unpack. WE NEED MORE KITTY FAN SERVICE! All seriousness this was a wonderful video and i thank you for it just as the rest of your videos
you should definitely compare these with hydroflasks
omg syn
Thank you for doing all the tests! I love that attention to detail. I wouldn't think of doing a one handed test but it makes a lot of sense.
I don't think i've seen a person with that many thermoses 😂
Hah same but remember they're a family of 4.
@@2WheelsGood.01 I think this is just Greg's personal collection lol
You can easily accumulate 20 to 30 over a few years. I’ve mostly gotten them at training classes and industry events. Your registration fee includes a thermos as a “gift”. I regift the flasks to co-workers since I would never get around to using them myself (I’ve had my Yeti for several years now).
@@DovidM exactly, and especially in Texas or Arizona; where heat is so extreme. I used to work in Lowe's Home Improvement Garden center, and lumber. What they dont tell you is you have to pay for water, no discount and no water is really given to you when it is 110 degrees outside. We had fountains that were for everyone, but they were drilled in the wall, and then lord forbid if you forgot your bottle or drink somewhere. So anytime I had to go on lunch, if I didnt have a tumbler, I had to go buy one to be hydrated the rest of the day. We also had no one outside with us to sell sodas or water; if you were the garden cashier. So I now have so many I cant count them. 🤦
Have you met me?
My all time favorite vacuum flask for cold water is the Coleman Autoseal FreeFlow. The cap that covers the drinking spout is only meant to be protective. The actual mechanism for opening and closing the bottle is a large button on the back of the cap that seals and unseals the spout. It means that you only have to "open" it once when you get to work or wherever you're going, and after that, your hands never get near where you drink from. Really fantastic in our current circumstances.
Surprised that no one talked about "Contigo". Particularly the Contigo Byron SnapSeal of which I have two. and these have gotten me through some brutal winters.
I love my contigo.
I love my contigo. If I keep the lid closed after every sip my coffee will stay at a drinkable temp for a good 4 hours.
adding to my buy list : thermos with cleaning tool and sharpening stones
OMG!! I have found my people!! Im so happy I'm not alone in this obsession 😭😂
Yes! Really happy to see a Dopper passing by here! They also got insulated bottles that are really really good! I took my Dopper to japan and pretty much used it all the time to pour bottled water over to keep it cold for longer opposed to the standard plastic bottles from the vending machines.
Ahhh yes, a thermos connoisseur.
You truly are one of a kind Greg! Thanks for sharing your research
For me the highlight of this video is that thermos cleaner thingy...
How does that tool even work? What technology is it using?
I neeeed it.
SAME. Why didn't he link it with everything else? :(
Stephanie Greshuk It’s in the description :)
Wow! Thanks taking the time to test and show us all the details of the bottles. & the cleaner!
"it's my daily driver" :D talking about thermos like it's a car. and dam, I can't believe I just watched a video about thermoses. If it were any other youtuber... I don't use them but good stuff
Too much MKBHD
My number one thought with thermoses is if the lid will be easy to clean. I've tended to switch from the fancy complicated lids that insulate well, but are hard to clean, to the flip top lids that are very easy to clean.
I always have my tea and coffee with milk or cream, so it can end up causing a scummy film on the lid. Contigo used to be my favorite because it was spill proof and easy to drink from, but now my favorite is actually a David's tea brand thermos for the capacity and easy to clean lid
You just told MY google to set a timer for 3 minutes...
Always bonus points for cat assisted unboxing.
You'd be a perfect candidate for House Hunters if you ever need to move.
"I collect thermoses and my wife has no face, our budget is ¥100000000"
cat🐹 scratching the box 🐈🐾
JDM thermoses, A word i never thought I'd hear.
I loved it! I never thought I'd love to watch a 20 minutes video about thermoses but you are way too good with storytelling hahaha. Shin has grown so much! And btw, I'm starting to edit videos and now I can't help noticing how much effort you put on those, they are so well produced! Congratulations for the amazing job :)
That's a lot of cups!
I loved watching this better then the 1 hour video. It was fun watching you do the tests with Shin.
Me, using a glass milk bottle from Daiso for my coffee: Ah. So thats why everyone thinks I'm drinking soy sauce.
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Okay, I thought my mother was obsessed with them, but this takes it to another level
I only watched it because it was by you, but I've come away a changed man :-) Must buy thermos! BTW, congratulations on gathering the video clips from around the world. I remember you saying that's what you wanted to do with the channel originally and I thought it worked brilliantly! Also Shin was amazing. All around great video :-)
Commenting before I start watching just to say Zojirushi.
I’ve been using Tiger thermoses for over five years and I love them. The only issue is the rubber seal on the lid will get moldy if you don’t keep the drinking spout clean.
In Malaysia, THERMOS has become a generic name, just like TUPPERWARE 😆
I wish I lived in Malaysia.
Ali - Where are you from brother?
@@jeffreyzain I live in overrated United States. We have no healthcare here, no public transportation, unhealthy restaurants everywhere. Malaysia is one of my top destinations to live.
Ali - Hahaha you got me there. I thought you wanted to live in Malaysia for its generic Thermoses and Tupperwares LOL!
@@jeffreyzain haha nope, much more than that.
I'm so glad I'm not the only person with a thermos obsessession. I spent hours in Japanese shops looking for the perfect one: size, nice design and shape.Still looking, although I like the daily one (the one that was hard to clean) the most.
I haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m stressed and depressed so you can’t imagine how glad I am to have a twenty minute long video about thermoses to watch. I love your channel it’s so relaxing :)
IKR 😅.
Including Greg sounds delicate, soft, soothing and calming. 😊
I hope you get better soon. 💐
I felt your comment so deeply
In our Philippine household, we use the following insulated flasks:
- 2 liter Klean Kanteen
- 1 liter Zojirushi
- 1 liter Tiger
- probably 24 oz CB&TL free flask
- 16 oz Hydro Flask
The free flask and the Hydro Flask are the ones that lose heat/cold the most. The Tiger one has separate hot and cold lids. It also includes a carrying sleeve with shoulder strap.
Since I'm broke, I don't have a fancy thermos. I recycle Soft Drink bottles as my water bottle.
My brother received a Japanese tumbler from his host family when he stayed in Japan for 11 days. I love opening the tumbler because the button feels nice to push.
Look at how big Shin got omg!!! He made me realize I've been following you for a long time lol
Here in the Philippines we call airpots, Thermos. Goes as far back when they still have glass insides.
Yes it is, The Airpots were popular in the 80s Philippine households. And it was also in kids' lunchboxes, I used to have 2 lunchboxes with Thermos Bottles in it.
to be honest, everything is better in Japan, compared to the US.
True. Like the story of 7eleven ☺️
Couldn’t agree more
Not hot dogs. :-) Also access to cheese is highly curtailed here. And sometimes if it is a really cold winter the cows don't produce enough milk, which is fine because 2/3 of the population is lactose intolerant. But there is a shortage of butter. If you live in the countryside like me there are years where you can go 2-3 months without seeing butter on the store shelves. Ha ha! I'm only complaining about food...
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At 00:21 My husband owns the same exact Zojirushi thermos. He owned a lot since he works at a shipyard and he says that it’s the best because it’s the easiest to clean and keeps the water cool until he comes home. I have 2 myself. They’re a must especially during the summer. Now everytime we go out we bring a thermos of cold water. Saves us lots of money😁
So, this is what you're doing with your patrons' money? 😂 Kidding! cool video!
My husband has a zojirushi, it's great. He once forgot it full of hot coffee and the next day it was still drinkably hot!
Well done Greg (and Shin) so now i know i will get a Zōjirushi 魔法瓶 on my next trip 2 JPN.... once the whole situation gets sorted out 🤓
Was there some kind of RUclips Daruma behind you? 🤔
RUclips Drama? Nope, not that I know of, haha. Oh wait, Daruma... yes, it is one. You're supposed to write the number of subscribers you would like in the year. At the time, Aiko wrote 300,000. It worked!
RUclipsrs in other countries: _RUclips Dorama_
RUclipsrs in Japan: _RUclips Daruma_
@@LifeWhereImFrom yeah i ment the Daruma (達磨 / だるま) Doll 😁
I hit peak adult life. Actually watching someone review these Tumblers.
Suntori time!
This video came in perfect timing! My husband and I just borrowed a Korean thermos from our boss. My husband couldn't drink the coffee because it was SOOO hot. We thought, "Oh my goodness, we need a thermos! Which one is the best?" Came home and this video popped up! Thank you!!
In many products, Japanese designs are more thoughtful and considerate.
My favorite one is Qahwa coffee thermos I bought from Amazon Japan. In the U.S., it is so hard to get a coffee tumbler with a sealed lid. Qahwa one caught my eyes because it looked great outside and said it is coated with Teflon so you can taste the actual coffee taste rather that stainless taste.
The linguistic phenomenon seen in Thermos is called a "Generic trademark". I knew there had to be a word for it 😎
We say 'Hoover' in England for vacuum cleaner.
But also by the way 'Anthimeria' is the word when it's used as a verb. Hoover the living room. Google something etc
When I think of Thermos, I think of the big type that construction workers and truck drivers have been using for decades. They seem to be indestructible, keep things hot forever, and have a big capacity for soups or coffee. The contents are poured into the lid, which serves as a bowl or cup. Loved the video!
I prefer DPRK made products, now those products are quality
Me too!! Im obsessed with thermoses!! But your collection is better than mine of course!! I thought there was sommething wrong with me. Thank god I found you!!!
Okay your son is going to be such a heart breaker.
As much technology that goes into making a thermos they still have left one big major factor out that would be a game-changer, and that is,... the mouth needs to be wide enough that you can stick your hand down with a sponge and clean out your entire thermos. They can make the lid fit the thermos just as easy and make it become narrower at the top of the lid but as far as a thermos I still have not found one that will hold 32 oz and has a wide mouth
There's got to be some... I'll be going through everything I have in the livestream, so you can always check that out in a bit ruclips.net/video/-MyY3zXcbKQ/видео.html
Most people would probably find it strange to be so particular about something like a thermos but I feel you. For something that you always have nearby and use so often, it's natural to seek out one that appeals to your aesthetics and routine. Since the technology is practically perfected since the introduction of sealing gaskets- basically all insulated flasks made with heat retaining material (pretty much only steel or glass) and a leak-proof design to will perform relatively the same- I look for style and unique function in a thermos.
The one I favour currently is stainless, has a wide mouth built in mesh strainer(so that anything like tea leaves, ice, or fruit you might want to toss in won't come out when you drink), comes with both a removable tea basket attachment and a shaking attachment for matcha(that can be repurposed for protein or other powders), and most uniquely a pressure release button which I find is very important for hot liquids since this one is unscrewed to drink from. The lid also has a built in handle to carry or hang the bottle and all the lid parts come off completely so that every nook and cranny can be thoroughly cleaned, although these days I'm only putting ice water in and never drink from the mouth so I actually rarely need to scrub it at all unless I want to. In colder weather I use it to store portable hot water to brew tea with at my desk.
do you have a link of your thermos?
@@spiritingaway I have the black textured version of this www.davidstea.com/ca_en/teaware/silver-stainless-steel-matcha-maker/902695DT01VAR0065575.html It's a Canadian brand so I'm not sure if they ship elsewhere. They also sell it on Canadian Amazon.
10:03 - The two you need: One wide mouth tumbler for daily desk use, easy to clean. One Zojirushi flip top bottle, which is like the Ferrari of thermoses but harder to clean.
So true they’re really hard to clean but keep you safe and warm with hot water throughout winter
I thought I was the lone weirdo when it came to stainless vacuum flasks from way before they were so ubiquitous. Thermos is my preferred brand as well. But that may be because I was actually unaware that Zojirushi even made them! It all started back with Thermos's can cooler and to-go coffee cup insulator. They didn't sell well in the states so they were discontinued, which led me to buy any that I ran across. Now, they're all over the place. At least the can cooler anyway, but the most popular style is more the bigger, thicker Yeti style and not the much slimmer (and just as effective) Thermos style. Nowadays, I switch mainly between my 40oz tumbler, a 16oz "talls" can style, for general purpose drinking, and a slim pint glass style for drinking beers at home.
I've never been interested in thermoses but I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!
10:18 I'm gonna need a whole video about that thing.