Mug

The mug is a cylindrical container with a handle and without a saucer. It is used to drink hot liquids, especially coffee and tea. Its wide shape allows you to drink larger quantities. A little parenthesis concerning them, they are extremely numerous! There are: magic mug or thermo-reactive mug , children's mug , adult mug , manga mug , sports mug , personalized mug , and so many others to discover.

To choose your mug, we advise you to follow several elements:

• The design of the mug

• The coating of the mug

• The capacity of the mug

• How to clean a mug ?

• The design of a mug

Brands innovate in the design of a mug . Ceramic models are usually decorated and personalized. Some have a design close to movies or cartoons, others look like emojis or animals. The choice of the design is left to the appreciation of each one. You just have to check that the mug is solid and that it can be washed easily.

The coating of the mug

The mug is a utensil that can be used daily at home or in the office. To choose a robust model, the first criterion lies in the choice of materials for the design of the mug .

The most common material is ceramic. It offers great resistance to the heat of hot drinks, greater robustness, light weight and does not alter the taste of the products. The second material used is glass. Less resistant than ceramic, it is also resistant to heat, but its weight will be greater. Some models are equipped with borosilicate glass, which is more resistant to shocks. These two materials allow for a more luxurious and customizable design. We recommend these materials for your mug liner.

Other mugs are made of stainless steel. This material is lighter, resists better to the choices and offers good resistance to a hot temperature inside. These mugs are generally equipped with 2 walls for better insulation against heat. Stainless steel mugs are more used for travel and holidays.

Finally, there are the plastic mugs . Lightweight, it equips the more economical models and for children. However, this material can alter the taste of beverages. It is also necessary to ensure that the plastic does not contain bisphenol A (BPA), a controversial product for health.

The capacity of a mug

The capacity of a mug varies from 20cl to 60 cl depending on the model. The classic mug does not retain the heat of the hot drink.

The capacity of a mug is divided into 3 categories:

• Mugs smaller than 35cl: they are suitable for occasional use, to drink a few coffees or hot drinks. They can also be used if you have clients or guests.
• Mugs between 36cl and 44cl: ideal for everyday use, they allow you to drink your coffee, tea or hot chocolate at the office or at home.
• Mugs over 45cl: this capacity is intended for large consumers. Big coffee or tea "drinkers" will be delighted with this capacity.

For hot drink lovers who keep the temperature for more hours, we invite you to read our buying guide for insulated mugs .

How to clean a mug?

The mug is very easy to maintain. Glass, ceramic and stainless steel mugs are dishwasher safe. Other plastic or porcelain models can be cleaned with warm water, washing up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge. The cleaning of a mug is usually done after use. Coffee or tea deposits could degrade the inside of the cup over time.

A mug can easily be used for several years. The robustness of stainless steel, ceramic or borosilicate glass prevents the models from degrading too quickly. On the other hand, the plastic coating will tend to degrade more quickly.

We hope this mug buying guide gives you all the information you need to choose the right mug . Feel free to comment below any additional information you may have.