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product_id: 2246209
title: "Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce, Champagne Gold"
brand: "zojirushi"
price: "VT13388"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Zojirushi"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2246209-zojirushi-sm-khe36nl-stainless-steel-mug-12-ounce-champagne-gold
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Flip lid with safety lock prevents spills Keeps drinks hot or cold for hours Wide mouth fits full-size ice cubes Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce, Champagne Gold

**Brand:** zojirushi
**Price:** VT13388
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥂 Sip in Style, Stay Hot or Cold All Day

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce, Champagne Gold by zojirushi
- **How much does it cost?** VT13388 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2246209-zojirushi-sm-khe36nl-stainless-steel-mug-12-ounce-champagne-gold)

## 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

- • **Champagne Gold Chic:** Elevate your daily routine with a stylish, professional look that stands out
- • **Sleek & Compact Design:** Maximizes 12 oz capacity while fitting effortlessly in your bag or cup holder
- • **All-day Temperature Lock:** Vacuum insulation maintains your drink’s perfect temp for up to 8+ hours
- • **Ultra-Clean Stainless Steel:** Electropolished 18/8 interior resists stains and odors for pure taste every sip
- • **Secure Flip Lid with Safety Lock:** No accidental spills—ideal for busy commutes and on-the-go lifestyles

## Overview

The Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug combines advanced vacuum insulation and electropolished 18/8 stainless steel to keep beverages hot or cold for hours. Its compact, sleek design fits full-size ice cubes and most cup holders, while the secure flip lid with safety lock ensures spill-free transport. Finished in elegant champagne gold, this 12-ounce mug is a perfect blend of durability, hygiene, and style 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 SlickSteel™ finish. SlickSteel™ is created utilizing electropolishing 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." WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

Review: Compact, Keeps Heat Long, Very Stylish, a Keeper! - Sleek, fits in your purse and drink holders. Lovely color, a bluish green, not the turquoise blue in the photo. I like the green. Lid comes apart in two pieces, very easy to clean. Looks stylish in design, compact, light. Keeps liquids warm a long time about 8 hrs. Not as long as my Thermos flask, but long enough for a day out. If you fill to the top, it stays warm longer. I half-fill it with coffee, and it still stays warm a very long time. Price could be cheaper. But it is excellent quality and I am very pleased.
Review: Maintains temperature - These are very nice and maintain temperature very well. Hot coffee is still very hot 4 hours later. It closes securely with no leaks. The lock is nice if you're dropping it in a bag or something. Looks great and is just an all around well made item. I ended up ordering a couple more.

## Features

- Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours
- Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel interior
- SlickSteel finish
- Wide mouth accommodates full size ice cubes
- Compact design takes up minimal space while maximizing capacity
- Capacity: 12 Fluid Ounce

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005PO9T4Y |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Base Diameter | 2.75 Inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,001 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) |
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Cap Type | Flip Top Cap |
| Capacity | 12 ounces |
| Color | Champagne Gold |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (26,582) |
| Date First Available | September 7, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04974305708052 |
| Included Components | Stainless Mug |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Item model number | SM-KHE36NL |
| Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | Stainless Mug |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only, Machine Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 2.75"W x 7.38"H |
| Special Feature | heat_reveal_technology, break_resistant, Durable Resistant |
| With Lid | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Zojirushi
- **Capacity:** 12 ounces
- **Color:** Champagne Gold
- **Special Feature:** heat_reveal_technology, break_resistant, Durable Resistant

## Images

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![Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce, Champagne Gold - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g9uxBLc0L.jpg)
![Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce, Champagne Gold - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+l-FBl-YL.jpg)
![Zojirushi SM-KHE36NL Stainless Steel Mug, 12-Ounce, Champagne Gold - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81R8JOWr7TL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Volume Capacity** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact, Keeps Heat Long, Very Stylish, a Keeper!
*by M***E on March 11, 2026*

Sleek, fits in your purse and drink holders. Lovely color, a bluish green, not the turquoise blue in the photo. I like the green. Lid comes apart in two pieces, very easy to clean. Looks stylish in design, compact, light. Keeps liquids warm a long time about 8 hrs. Not as long as my Thermos flask, but long enough for a day out. If you fill to the top, it stays warm longer. I half-fill it with coffee, and it still stays warm a very long time. Price could be cheaper. But it is excellent quality and I am very pleased.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maintains temperature
*by M***K on February 20, 2026*

These are very nice and maintain temperature very well. Hot coffee is still very hot 4 hours later. It closes securely with no leaks. The lock is nice if you're dropping it in a bag or something. Looks great and is just an all around well made item. I ended up ordering a couple more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It never leaks, it's effortless to use one-handed, it keeps drinks HOT! A perfect mug!
*by E***Y on July 17, 2020*

I will confess first, before I begin, that I have a pretty strong bias toward Japanese products. This is going back to the days when Sony had no equal in electronics, and when Toyota/Honda were leading the small car revolution. With that said, please forgive me if I sound too impressed with this home run of a mug purchase. I had heard that zojirushi made good products, but I've had some bad travel mugs and figured it could have been just another cash-in on brand power. I ordered the stainless steel 12oz because I needed a small one for easy travel (most of my travel is on foot or on bike, living in a big city and all), and when it came, I did thorough investigation of its capabilities. Immediately, I went to the kitchen sink. I filled the mug with water, sealed on the cap, locked the lid, and proceeded to turn it sideways, hold it upside-down, swing it around, shake it vigorously (while still upside-down too!), I pretty much did everything I could, short of anything that might damage the mug. Not a single drop came close to wetting my hand or anywhere else. I even wiped the counter with a rag afterward, just to see if I missed something. It was bone-dry. Next came Coffee. I love coffee, drinking several cups a day and switching to decaf so I can drink more in the afternoon and after dinner. I filled this mug up with fresh coffee, and even half an hour later I almost had to nurse drinking it to avoid burning myself; The coffee was practically just as hot as when I had poured it. I proceeded to comfortably drink hot coffee for several hours without any need to reheat or refill my mug (except of course, for more coffee). Amusingly, it even kept coffee hot longer than the insulated coffee pot did! (funny that one, maybe I should get a zojirushi coffee maker too) Lastly, the ease of operations challenge. They claim that it's easy to open this mug, drink, and then close it, all with one hand. I will admit, at first it took me a little bit of getting used to the operation, but within a few days at most I was using it fluidly with one hand, which was perfect for my commute, or when shopping at busy downtown markets. I could walk through thick crowds (this is pre-covid of course) and not have any problems with opening it, drinking more coffee, and closing it. Of course, it was still hot even when walking in the nippy winter air. This really is my idea of a perfect travel mug. You can't make it leak (even when you throw it sideways into a purse for a few hours), you really can use it one-handed, and it really does keep the drinks hot. I've done tea in this as well and it was just as good an experience; Never tried hot cocoa as zojirushi advises against milk products being used (If I recall correctly, it was something to do with the pressurized, sealed containers being able to build pressure due to milk doing what milk does). Regardless, what I've asked of it, the mug has proceeded to do with flying colors. I cannot recommend this mug strongly enough. If you ever find yourself wanting to have a small, reliable, and easy-to-use travel mug, then you cannot go wrong with zojirushi.

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-19*