---
product_id: 45161852
title: "Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry"
brand: "zojirushi"
price: "R1456"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Zojirushi"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/45161852-zojirushi-stainless-steel-mug-480ml-cherry
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Flip lid with safety lock Keeps drinks hot for 9+ hours Vacuum insulation locks in cold Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry

**Brand:** zojirushi
**Price:** R1456
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Stay hot, stay cool, stay unstoppable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry by zojirushi
- **How much does it cost?** R1456 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/45161852-zojirushi-stainless-steel-mug-480ml-cherry)

## Best For

- zojirushi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zojirushi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Spacious:** Sleek 480ml capacity fits comfortably in your hand and most cup holders without sacrificing volume.
- • **Durable & Easy to Clean:** Break-resistant design paired with hand or machine washable convenience keeps your mug ready for any adventure.
- • **All-day Temperature Lock:** Vacuum insulation technology keeps your coffee piping hot or your iced tea refreshingly cold for hours—no compromises.
- • **Leak-Proof Flip Lid with Safety Lock:** Secure your beverage on the go with a tightly fitted lid that prevents spills and accidental openings.
- • **Ultra-Clean Stainless Steel Interior:** Electro-polished 18/8 stainless steel resists stains and corrosion, ensuring every sip tastes pure and fresh.

## Overview

The Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug (480ml, Cherry) features advanced vacuum insulation to maintain beverage temperature for hours, a corrosion-resistant electro-polished 18/8 stainless steel interior, and a secure flip lid with safety lock. Its compact design maximizes capacity while fitting easily in most cup holders, making it the perfect companion for professionals on the move.

## Description

Zojirushi's stainless steel vacuum insulation mug will keep your beverages hot or cold for hours. The compact design takes minimal space while maximizing capacity. Each flip lid is tightly fitted for excellent heat retention and features a safety lock to prevent accidental opening. Durable and sanitary these mugs have an 18/8 stainless steel interior with Slick Steel finish. Slick Steel is created utilizing electro polishing technology, these products are non-coated on the inside and instead use an electrically charged polishing process to treat and finish the interior. The results is a corrosion resistant surface that repels foreign substances and stains, creating a smooth and ultra clean stainless steel environment for your drinks. If vehicle does not have an adjustable cup holder, please ensure that it will accommodate the diameter of 2-5/8."

Review: Great product!!! - Awesome bottle literally keeps my coffee hot for 9 hours. The stainless steel color is amazing, No leaks, easy to grip, handle and wash. Still looking forward to the durability and versatility besides that 10/10. You should definitely give it a Try!!!
Review: Coffee stays hot - This is the best thermos I've ever owned. In fact when I lost mine, I immediately had to buy a replacement. I've bought them for friends and family too and it's always a happily received gift. I am a coffee addict and don't want to drink my coffee cold - it never goes cold in my Zojirushi. But if I do want to keep something cold it will do that too. The lock works well. It is leak-proof if you put it in a bag or purse. It's also very easy to clean, which I appreciate.

## Features

- Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
- Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior
- Slick Steel finish
- Wide mouth opening
- Compact design takes up minimal space while maximizing capacity
- Capacity: 16 Fluid Ounce

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B072X4LWNV |
| Additional Features | heat_reveal_technology, break_resistant, Durable Resistant |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,763 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #9 in Insulated Cups & Mugs |
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Brand Name | Zojirushi |
| Cap Type | Flip Top Cap |
| Capacity | 0.48 liters |
| Color | Cherry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 26,845 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04974305712035 |
| Included Components | Stainless Mug |
| Item Dimensions W x H | 9.13"W x 9.13"H |
| Item Type Name | Stainless Mug |
| Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | Stainless Mug |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash, Machine Wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coffee, Soup, Tea, Water |
| Special Feature | heat_reveal_technology, break_resistant, Durable Resistant |
| Theme | Space |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zojirushi
- **Capacity:** 0.48 Liters
- **Color:** Cherry
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Coffee, Soup, Tea, Water
- **Special Feature:** heat_reveal_technology, break_resistant, Durable Resistant

## Images

![Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61coNkVCtEL.jpg)
![Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UhIxNFz8L.jpg)
![Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iL6ngtI6L.jpg)
![Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kY4TJ9y-L.jpg)
![Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xzY-7VR5L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Over time, does the mug retain flavors or smells? I only get 3-4 months of daily coffee use out of my mugs before they start retaining flavors/smells.**
A: I left coffee in my mug for several weeks (misplaced the mug) and the smell inside was horrible, even after going through hot water washes/soaking/dishwasher. But I got it brand new again, here’s how: OxyClean is amazing for removing coffee and tea stains, and all smells, from stainless, mugs, whatever. It was great on the hard plastic parts as well. The silicone circular gasket and plug on the too inside of the lid were what stunk the worst, and nothing helped, even prolonged soaks and scrubbing in OxyClean. But they are SILICONE, and the internet taught me that the best way to get smells out of silicone is by baking it (thanks, Instapot owners!) I placed the silicone pieces on a small baking sheet in my oven at 350 degrees F, and baked for about 30 minutes. The smell baked right out of them; it was amazing!

**Q: Are the plastic components on the mug BPA-free?**
A: it is BPA free plastic and 18/8 stainless steel, one of the best stainless steel you can get in the market, and it's very safe to use hot or cold, shouldn't have that problem.check out their web site:https://www.zojirushi.com/app/product/smsa

**Q: Does the paint get scratched easily or will it hold up under use?  Thanks in advance for your info!**
A: I have the black one. I love it, but the paint has scratched off in a few spots. I’m careful with it, but I do carry it in my messenger bag. I’m extremely careful with what I put next to it, so I have to conclude the places without paint are due to rubbing against fabric.

**Q: Coated vs slicksteel? Which one is considered better? Wish they only had one style!**
A: Stainless steel is safer. For the 20oz model that has the SlickSteel interior (no non-stick coating inside), the Zojirushi SM-SHE60BZ is the model you are looking for. They come in two colors - black and orange.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product!!!
*by R***Z on June 29, 2026*

Awesome bottle literally keeps my coffee hot for 9 hours. The stainless steel color is amazing, No leaks, easy to grip, handle and wash. Still looking forward to the durability and versatility besides that 10/10. You should definitely give it a Try!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coffee stays hot
*by S***O on June 12, 2026*

This is the best thermos I've ever owned. In fact when I lost mine, I immediately had to buy a replacement. I've bought them for friends and family too and it's always a happily received gift. I am a coffee addict and don't want to drink my coffee cold - it never goes cold in my Zojirushi. But if I do want to keep something cold it will do that too. The lock works well. It is leak-proof if you put it in a bag or purse. It's also very easy to clean, which I appreciate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Mug Ever! Period!
*by L***X on December 4, 2013*

This is a real vacuum flask. I've used a real-deal vacuum flask for my morning coffer for years now and there's no going back. The "themal" cups you get in super markets don't keep your beverage hot... a true vacuum flask will! I bring this everywhere with me, and panic when I don't have it. I call it my "battery pack". I'm a coffee addict, what can I say? Up until now, I've used the ones made by Thermos (the "Nissan" model and more recently, the newer models with the white tops like the NS402 series). They set the standard in the market. I loved my Thermoses, but they kept breaking on me. I was going through a couple a year. They also only come in the 16 ounce size. I decided to try this Zojirushi as an alternative and because they come in both 16 ounce and this 12 ounce version. I love it! The thermal properties are great! This will still keep my coffee scary hot for hours and hours. The stats: 203 degree F water left in a room temp environment will still be 147 F after 6 hours. That's without the lid being opened at all, so real-world performance varies a bit, but this is still excellent performance for keeping coffee or tea hot. You can see the full details and specs on Zojirushi's website: [...]. They are much more transparent than Thermos. Thermos gives you a very vague "keeps hot/cold for X hours" spec, but only tells you what they mean by that (the actual performance metrics) on a sheet that comes in the box rather than anywhere you could find that info on their site or in their product description pages on Amazon. To be honest, the Thermos models do have technically better heat/cold retention on paper, but we are talking very marginal differences that don't matter much in the real world. Put boiling water in this mug, come back to it 4 hours later and it is still hot enough to scald you. If you need better than that, then Thermos makes some even heavier duty models, but they aren't designed to be sipped from. Like the Thermos models I had, this is a flip-and-sip design. The lid flips open with the push of a button and makes for easy sipping. This action minimizes the air exposure (ie heat loss) when you take a sip as opposed to the kind where you have to actually remove the whole lid to get at your drink. The Zojirushi lid, however, is much better-designed than the Thermos mugs.The sip hole is better shaped and sized for a smoother pour and smoother sip. It also feels more durable, opens more smoothly, and easily comes apart for easy cleaning, including all the rubber pieces (very nice). Much better than the Thermos offerings. The lid has a locking mechanism in the way of slick switch that slides side to side, locking the lid so that it doesn't flip open accidentally. The Thermos mugs only have a metal clip that swings over to latch the lid in place (and which can easily come loose and be not so easy to disengage when you are in a rush. I love that the Zojirushi mugs come in both 16 ounce and 12 ounce. I got the 12 ounce for two reasons. First, to encourage me to drink less coffee (I drink 1-2 cups per day, so that's 12-24 ounces a day as opposed to 16-32 ounces a day). Second, because even though the 16 ounce Zojirushi has better thermal specs, that is simply due to the added mass of the liquid in the mug (more mass, equals more thermal inertia). If you don't fill your 16 ounce mug all the way up, it will loose heat faster because there's more air in contact with the liquid. You get better real-world performance with a smaller mug, drank more quickly, than with a bigger mug where that last half is getting 8 ounces of fresh air mixed into it with every sip. Yes, I've put a lot of thought into this. This also probably (partially) explains the better on-paper performance metrics of the Thermos mugs (they only have 16 ounce). OK, enough thermodynamics. Another thing I love about the Zojirushi is options: not only can you get multiple sizes, but there are two version of this model mug, one with a "non stick coating" that is supposed to minimize clean up (KB), and this model here that does not have the non-stick coating and instead has a highly polished stainless ("Slick Steel") interior (KHE). Now, I don't know what the nonstick coating actually is, but I try to avoid anything with PTFE (Teflon) and generally try to avoid substances I don't know and trust in things I eat/drink out of. So, I chose this KHE model because I trust plain old stainless steel much more and don't feel like I need a nonstick coating in my drink bottle. I'm glad Zojirushi gives us the choice, although it does make picking out a drink bottle a little more confusing to the consumer. I advise you check out their website to find the model that best suits your needs, they have a very nice comparison feature! Aside from this model/style mug, they have a variety of other designs. Some have built in tea-strainers and other cool features if you are interested. Conclusion: expensive mug, but worth every penny. This is, I am convinced, the best coffee-drinking apparatus on the market. I'm super-happy with my purchase and I plan to get a second (backup) mug, maybe a larger one for the occasions where I do need it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 480ml, Cherry
- Zojirushi SM-SA36BA Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Black
- Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug, 20 ounce, Vivid Orange

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/45161852-zojirushi-stainless-steel-mug-480ml-cherry](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/45161852-zojirushi-stainless-steel-mug-480ml-cherry)

---

*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-28*