An electronic drinking mug includes a mug having an outer surface, a heating
element
in thermal communication with the mug for heating a liquid disposed in the mug,
and a temperature sensor in communication with the heating element. The mug has
a controller in communication with the heating element for selectively activating
and deactivating the heating element for heating the liquid in the mug to a desired
temperature, and a user interface attached to the outer surface of the mug and
being in communication with the controller for establishing the desired temperature
of the liquid.