Ceramic Mugs To Keep, Collect and Give

If you love a jolt of morning coffee, a sip of afternoon tea or a hot chocolate anytime, ceramic mugs are probably part of your daily routine. These humble mugs embody more roles than most of us realize. They travel from room to room with you, warming your hand and comforting you. They match your place settings or define a moment as a ritual or break. When guests come over, a mug is a simple symbol of your hospitality and any time you need a quick gift, a great-looking coffee cup is an easy and generous offering.

At west elm, ceramic mugs are a point of reverence. Shop the beautifully-crafted styles available now and check back often for more.

What Makes Ceramic Mugs So Great?

Ceramic mugs are popular because ceramic is pretty much the perfect material to hold a warm beverage. As we continue to enjoy these mugs for their many practical benefits, artisans and designers look for more ways to make them good-looking and unique.

• Ceramic is strong, so you can use yours all day, every day and rarely will you see chips, cracks or a break. You can wash them multiple times a day, between refills and the finish remains solid and consistent.
• Ceramic holds heat well, but without becoming too hot itself. That means you can pour a fresh, hot cup of coffee and your coffee stays warm inside the mug, but the mug is still comfortable to hold right away.
• Many people wash ceramic by hand, especially if you use a mug at work and refill it frequently, but you can also put these mugs in the dishwasher or microwave.
• Ceramic holds color really well. In fact, one of the wonderful things about ceramic mugs is how collectible they are, because there are so many creative styles. Find the ones you love today.

Mugs For The Modern Home

When shopping for ceramic mugs for your home, look for styles that suit your aesthetic. You can curate a collection of various styles that span from humorous to high-end and neutral to multi-colored.

If you prefer that your mugs match the rest of your home, choose yours as part of your home's specific color story. For instance, sculpted white mugs are available in many profiles, while gold or glazed ones offer many choices and tie in accent colors.

Keepsakes and Collections

Pick up ceramic mugs for your friends and colleagues. If you spot a gorgeous one, get two and gift one to your work partner or whoever joins you for coffee breaks. At home, sets let you entertain with ease and commemorate good times together at your place. Keep a few extras on hand to give as impromptu gifts, too.