How we choose the mugs we stock
August 22, 2026
We are a small shop, so we cannot list everything - which turns out to be the useful constraint. Here is what a mug has to clear before it goes on the site.
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What mug size should you actually buy?
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Mug capacity is the most common source of disappointment in drinkware, because "large" is not a measurement and photographs have no scale. Here is what the n...
Why your travel mug smells, and how to fix it properly
August 22, 2026
If your insulated mug has developed a smell that survives washing, the mug is almost certainly fine. The problem is in the lid, and specifically behind the s...
Ceramic, stoneware, porcelain: what the labels actually mean
August 22, 2026
All three are ceramics. The differences come down to what the clay is made of and how hot the kiln got - and those two facts decide almost everything you wil...
How to stop your coffee going cold in ten minutes
August 22, 2026
Most people blame the coffee. It is almost always the mug. A drink loses heat three ways: through the walls of the vessel, off the open surface at the top, a...