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# Blog

Writing about tea, friendship, and travel. Guides, gear, and stories.

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[![Is the Ember Mug Worth It for Tea? - review](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/is-the-ember-mug-worth-it-for-tea-2026)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/is-the-ember-mug-worth-it-for-tea-2026)

Tea

### [Is the Ember Mug Worth It for Tea? (2026)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/is-the-ember-mug-worth-it-for-tea-2026)

Tea goes cold in 15 minutes at my desk. I tried the Ember Mug to fix it. Here's my honest opinion, plus who shouldn't bother.

Josh Caliguire · Sep 24, 2026

[![how to focus with people remote work focusmate](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/focusmate-review-fixing-the-problems-of-focus-and-loneliness)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/focusmate-review-fixing-the-problems-of-focus-and-loneliness)

Friendship

### [Focusmate Review: Fixing the Problems of Focus and Loneliness](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/focusmate-review-fixing-the-problems-of-focus-and-loneliness)

Can't focus alone? I'm Gen Z, probably ADHD, and highly socially motivated. Here's how Focusmate changed the way I work and why I book it multiple times a week.

Josh Caliguire · Aug 3, 2026

[![best tea setup for work ](https://res.cloudinary.com/cekiuehr/image/upload/e_upscale/c_fill,ar_16:9,g_auto,w_1200/f_auto,q_auto/blog/featured/the-best-tea-for-work-and-how-to-set-up-your-desk-for-it)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/the-best-tea-for-work-and-how-to-set-up-your-desk-for-it)

Tea

### [The Best Tea for Work (And How to Set Up Your Desk for It)](https://www.joshcaliguire.com/blog/the-best-tea-for-work-and-how-to-set-up-your-desk-for-it)

If you're gonna spend all day working, you might as well have something awesome to drink. Something to power you through. Let's get you set up.

Josh Caliguire · Jul 31, 2026

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