The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
How to Remove Tea Stains from Your Mug
Tea leaves a ring. First it's faint, then it's a brown band that sits right at the fill line no matter how many times you rinse the mug. It's tannin, the same compound that gives tea its color, and once...
5 Things That Kill Your Tumbler's Temperature Performance
An insulated tumbler that "stops working" almost never wore out. Something specific is defeating it, and in our workshop, where we've handled thousands of these, the same five culprits come up over and over. All five are fixable. One is...
How Long Does Coffee Stay Hot in an Insulated Tumbler?
About 6 hours in a vacuum tumbler, 12 in a sealed bottle, under 1 hour in a single-wall cup. Why the lid matters more than the walls, and how to keep it hot.