Choosing the Right Size Coffee Mug

One of the first considerations is the size. The standard coffee cup can hold about 8 to 12 ounces of liquid. Large mugs may hold 24 to 36 ounces. You can even find extra-large mugs that hold 64 ounces, making them big enough to hold an entire pot of coffee.

Choosing the Right Material For Coffee

The material is also an important consideration. Coffee mugs are traditionally made from porcelain or other ceramics.

Ceramics are mostly used for coffee mugs that are intended to be used at home. Even the thicker ceramics can still crack, which makes them less suited for life outside your house.

Neither option affects the taste of the coffee. Ceramics are non-porous, which prevents the material from changing the flavor of your drink.

Choosing the Right Lid For Coffee

The lid is an important detail if you plan to take the mug outside of your house. Most lids are made from plastic and should be washed after each use.

Choosing the Right Design

Some coffee drinkers do not care about the design or look of the mug, while others specifically seek mugs with certain sayings or connections to their favorite shows or books.

You can find plain mugs with a solid color. There are also mugs with interesting patterns, colorful designs, or whimsical phrases. You can even find coffee mugs shaped like different characters from popular movies and television shows.

Novelty mugs may be fun for drinking coffee in your kitchen. However, they may not always be suitable for use in the workplace, especially when they feature crude humor.

Choosing a Coffee Mug for Home

When choosing a coffee mug for home use, you may not need a lid. You also do not need to worry about the size, as you can easily refill the mug by walking into the kitchen.

Your main considerations for choosing a mug for your kitchen include the material and the design. A ceramic mug  is the most common choice. They can last for many years and come in many different designs.

When it comes to the design, you can choose almost anything that suits your tastes. The coffee mugs in your cupboards can reflect your personality or include a funny saying that brightens your mornings.

Choosing a Coffee Mug for Work

Travel mugs should provide a few different features compared to a standard mug. You need to ensure that the mug keeps your coffee hot and prevents it from spilling out.

When choosing a mug for use outside of your house, you should pay attention to the lid and the size A screw-on lid is more secure compared to a snap on lid and you may also want a lid with an opening that slides open

The size depends on how much coffee that you drink. Keep in mind that a typical serving is 6 to 8 ounces, but many people pour 12-ounce servings at home. With a 20-24-ounce travel mug you may fit 3 to 4 recommended servings, but these are just a couple of your personal serving sizes.

The design is also a consideration when choosing a travel mug. Remember that if you plan to use your mug in a work place , you should avoid mugs that contain crude or potentially offensive humor.