Britain’s 20 Best Mugs Revealed By Top Interiors Editor: They’re All At Least 8cm Deep, Have Big Sturdy Handles And Are Thick Enough To Keep Your Drink Warm. I’ve Scoured Every Shop – This Is The Ultimate List
Britain’s 20 Best Mugs Revealed By Top Interiors Editor: They’re All At Least 8cm Deep, Have Big Sturdy Handles And Are Thick Enough To Keep Your Drink Warm. I’ve Scoured Every Shop – This Is The Ultimate List
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From lazy Sunday morning brews to that non-negotiable 3pm tea and slice of cake, the humble mug is an unsung hero of our daily rituals.
But not all mugs are created equal. Before buying a mug you need to consider the following:
The shape
Wide-rimmed mugs are better at releasing aroma (perfect for coffee drinkers) and hot chocolate drinkers who like to pop whipped cream and marshmallows on top of their beverage. Whereas tall and narrow mugs are better at retaining heat, which is better for all the tea sippers out there.
The material
If you are after a mug that allows you to enjoy the coffee fragrance, but also keeps it hot for longer, opt for a classic ceramic mug. Ceramic retains heat well and is durable enough to be dishwasher safe. Stoneware is also robust and often looks handmade, perfect for those looking to tap into the scandi chic trend in time for winter.
Double-walled glass mugs also work well, and lend a design-led edge on Zoom calls. Yes people do notice these things.
The handle
When it comes to the mug handle, always opt for comfort over cuteness – in fact the chunkier the better I say. Cute dainty handles will only feel uncomfortable to hold.
The depth
Unless you are after an espresso, depth matters. Nobody wants to finish their morning java after a few sips. Coffee or hot chocolate drinkers should be aiming for mugs that have a depth of 8-10cm. This allows the coffee to cool slightly on top while keeping the rest warm.
Shallower mugs work better for flat whites and lattes, as there is more surface area for foam. Tea drinkers should buy mugs with a depth of 9-12cm. This will help steep the tea properly, which is especially good for loose-leaf tea infusers.
Now all of that is out of the way, it’s time to pop the kettle on and wrap your hands around a steaming mug of something delicious. Preferably in one of the below stylish mugs. Enjoy.
The 20 best mugs
8 Pumpkin mug, £3.50, dunelm.com
9 Red striped mug, £2.50, bmstores.co.uk
10 Reactive glaze mug, £5, marksandspencer.com
11 Third Mug, £ 19.50, cambridgimprint.co.uk
12 Reactive glaze stoneware mug, £4.99, hm.com
13 Double walled mug (for a set of 2), £12, habitat.co.uk
14 Yellow gingham, £26, lamplondonhome.com
15 Amalia stoneware mug, £16, anthropologie.com
16 Mono spotty mug, £14, carolinegardner.com
17 Love mug, £20, selfridges.com
18 Surf mug, £14.95, huhstore.com
19 Stoneware mug in Nectar, £17, lecreuset.co.uk
20 Blue and green striped mug, £4.35, sostrenegrene.com
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Published on: 2025-10-15 11:38:00
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