What's your Favorite Coffee Mug?
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Exactly. Reminds me of my old tape “briefcases”. Tons of NWOBHM bands and 80’s era thrash… Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Slayer, Metallica, Anthrax…
Mug stolen from Tim Horton's 20 years ago and Canada-size mug for days when a higher capacity is needed (assault coffee?).
I seem to remember once buying a black 20-oz coffee cup and saucer, which my wife promptly hid away. Saw it peeking out from behind some things in the cupboard the other day, reminding me of its existence.
This is one I like. Nothing special, a simple, cheap and apparently a promotional gift, mug. But it has a... history. When I entered in my previous house, about 20 years ago (a friend of mine was living there before me and another common friend before him), I found in a cupboard some plates, glasses and mugs. I used all of them and when I left after 8 years for my new (and current) house, I took them with me.
Now only a couple of plates and this mug still exist, the others have broken during washing e.t.c.
So, when I drink with this one... well, I kind of travel in time...
Now only a couple of plates and this mug still exist, the others have broken during washing e.t.c.
So, when I drink with this one... well, I kind of travel in time...
my wife bought me one for christmas last year that says happy 2 years anniversary on the front, and "happy joyous and free on the back. come january, I'll have 3 years of membership with AA
This is a fun thread. Here's a couple of my favorites: 
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The first two pics are of my go to daily coffee mug. The one in the background on the third picture is aesthetically my favorite mug, but because it has no handle I don't use it that often. Both cups are handmade, wood fired pieces.
TheThe first two pics are of my go to daily coffee mug. The one in the background on the third picture is aesthetically my favorite mug, but because it has no handle I don't use it that often. Both cups are handmade, wood fired pieces.
I used to collect souvenir ceramic mugs, and have a few of them.
I switched to porcelain a couple of years back - and have been using Royal Albert mugs since (Serves Dual Purpose for a mug of coffee or a large cup of tea)
However the most interesting ceramic is one where we have a person smoking a pipe (JimInks thinks it is his portrait)
I switched to porcelain a couple of years back - and have been using Royal Albert mugs since (Serves Dual Purpose for a mug of coffee or a large cup of tea)
However the most interesting ceramic is one where we have a person smoking a pipe (JimInks thinks it is his portrait)
This one gets weird when your kids learn to read
It has sentimental value. Got it during my first visit to China, with my (then) future wife. It was her first time outside the USA, and... Well, it was a good trip.
During my college years .... (WAY back) .... I always used an A&W Root Beer mug. I liked it because it was solid, heavy, substantial. And I liked seeing the coffee color -- black if drinking it black, or tan if drinking it with a splash of milk. Subsequently, I've accumulated a nice collection of heavy beer mugs. I donated the Root Beer mug because I didn't want the A&W "badge" on the side. I'm particular about my beer mugs, no "badges", no "logos", no writing like "birthday mugs" or "wedding mugs" have, no ads for beer companies. I just like plain, clear, heavy glass. I'm also particular (anal-?) about the handles. I like a substantial, solid handle. Some beer mugs have such a wimpy handle, it's like a strand of spaghetti. When I handle a potential acquisition, it'll "ring the bell" if I mutter to myself, "Now THAT's a COFFEE MUG!!!"
Examples:
Examples:
Today was Lavazza demitasse.
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I've grown pretty partial to this 20oz behemoth over the past couple of weeks. I ordered a guitar strap from this company and saw the mug in their extra merch section. It just... spoke to me. Also, now I don't have to make as many trips back to the coffee machine!
