By: Allen Franklin
Submitted: 2009-10-31 09:30:18 | Word Count: 636
Coffee Mugs
Coffee mugs, or mugs for short, are a very durable and sturdy form of cup and can be used for a variety of liquids such as coffee, hot chocolate, soup, or tea. By their very definition, coffee mugs have very sturdy handles and typically hold more liquid than the standard coffee cup, usually 12 ounces or more. Additionally, it is considered improper etiquette to use coffee mugs with a formal place setting.
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The most common materials that coffee mugs are manufactured from are earthenware, porcelain, Pyrex (strengthened glass), and stoneware. They are also made out of bone china, enameled metal, heavy gauge plastics, and stainless steel. Additionally, you can find all types of mugs that have decals or silk screen printing on them.
Coffee Mugs make Great Gifts
Depending on how unique the style of the mug is, or if they have clever decals and sayings imprinted on them, they can be a great consideration as a gift. The coffee mug industry today is loaded with all types of these imprinted ones, and some are absolutely hilarious while others are very aesthetic. Don’t forget about that travel mugs are another great gift idea as well.
Depending on whether you are trying to find a gift for the person who has everything, or you want to say thank you to clients and customers for patronizing your business, what better gift than a coffee mug? Here are 4 great reasons as to why coffee mugs are such a great idea as a gift:
& #61656;First and foremost, they are so practical and extremely useful. In the world today, some 52 of the population that is over the age of 18 drinks coffee.
& #61656;Coffee Mugs are also viewed by many as a collectible item. It isn’t always sports memorabilia that leads the collectibles industry as many people collect mugs as a hobby.
& #61656;If you’re going to give a coffee mug to clients or customers, they need to be durable enough because you want the your company’s name to remain in the mind of the client or customer. Therefore, it is imperative that you choose a mug manufactured from a good quality material.
& #61656;Coffee mugs can easily be customized according to a designed purpose, i.e. a marketing promotion or when the company is trying to create a certain image.
Choosing the Right Coffee Mug for You or as a Gift
Here are 5 helpful suggestions for choosing the right mug, whether it is for personal use or as a gift for someone else:
#1 – pay close attention to the way the mug has been manufactured. The glaze should be smooth as glass and free of bubbles. Additionally, since coffee mugs are designed to hold more liquid, the joints of the handle need to be considerably stronger.
#2 – sometimes cheap makes a poor choice, so don’t be afraid to spend and extra buck or two purchasing a quality coffee mug. There’s really no hard and fast rule here as to how much you should spend on a coffee mug. However, you want to remember that cheap mugs are typically made by an inferior manufacturer or are an Asian important that has been manufactured under poor quality standards.
#3 – When all else fails, purchase one that measures 12 to 14 ounces. Larger mugs are great, but the downside is that by the time about ½ to ¾ of the liquid has been drunk, it is no longer warm enough to be enjoyed.
#4 – If you’re buying the coffee mug as a gift then make try to purchase one that comes with something special. For instance, a coffee mug that is being bought for someone that is an avid hot cocoa drinker should have a couple packets of hot cocoa mix in the gift set, or perhaps a one cup hot chocolate maker.
