Do you have a favorite coffee mug/cup?

@kareng (61739)
United States
June 25, 2008 5:23pm CST
Ok, here is your chance to show me (or tell me) about your favorite coffee cup or mug! Do you have a favorite one? Do you use the same one every day? Here in the office I broke my favorite mug and have borrowed the one in the picture. It's a larger size mug and I like it for that reason. It has a pretty scene on it that is peaceful. Eventually, I will remember to bring me another favorite cup from home! At home, my favorite cup is a new one that I got for Mother's Day from my grandson. It has his picture on it on one side and "I Love Grandma" on the other side. It's special and unique and of course was a shoe-in to become my favorite! What about you? Do you have a favorite coffee cup or mug? What makes it special? And what does it look like?? Post your pictures for all to see!
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@sylvia13 (1850)
• Nelson Bay, Australia
26 Jun 08
In theory all mugs are the same, but I think most people would have their favourite one, at least I do! The one I like is big, perfect for a coup of hot tea in the morning! The mug I dislike very much is one that has the inside black and that just doesn't inspire me at all, as I prefer those that are white, or a nice colour.
@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
Thanks for letting us know about your favorite! Black cups really don't bother me, I actually considered a set of black dishes :)
@lisa1105 (108)
26 Jun 08
Hi yes i have a fav coffee mug at my house and at my mums noone else is alowed to use it as i consider it as mine well it is mine thats the end of it, i hide my coffee mug at my mums just in case anyone decides to drink out of it. Its what with big red flowers on it The one at home is clear glass. I can't stand the thought of someone else usein it
@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
I used to hide my favorite cut at home also when the girls were still at home. I don't have to worry now. My hubby has a favorite and I have my favorite. We both respect that :)
@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
Hi Wendyloo, yeah sometimes you make others aware that your cup is off limits!!
@wendyloo (184)
• France
26 Jun 08
I am the same,heaven help the person who touches my mugs I have lots of them,this is not selfish as everyone else in the family has lots to choose from also
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@Sillychick (3275)
• United States
26 Jun 08
I don't have a favorite coffee mug that I use every day. But I do have a favorite mug that I use in the winter when I am sick and make broth to drink. It's funny, I never really thought about it until I read your post, but I always use the same one. It is deep and has a big handle and I like to wrap my hands around it to keep warm. But only in winter when I am sick- or on a cold autumn night. For my coffee, it's the first one I grab, usually half asleep at 6 am.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
26 Jun 08
Haha, you are doing better than I am if you are getting coffee at 6 am! I'm just waking up!
• United States
26 Jun 08
No, not better. I'd prefer to still be in bed, but my toddler has different ideas!
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
25 Jun 08
My favorite mug just says one word written in three lines. The word starts with a "B".
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
25 Jun 08
Haha, it must rhyme with Witch!!
@kareng (61739)
• United States
26 Jun 08
lolol!
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
26 Jun 08
How did you ever guess??!!! My daughter gave it to me. LOL
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• United States
25 Jun 08
I do have a mug that I use most of the time but It doesn't bother me to use another mug in the house. I just like the one I use because it is thick glass and dark blue. I think its for some electric company we got it for free.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
25 Jun 08
Coffee mug - Coffee mug, on the large side!
Ah, sounds like you are playing it safe with a durable cup! I hit send too soon and didn't get my office cup posted. Here it is...
@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
And finally I have a picture of my favorite cup at home. Here is the one--it's a white mug with my grandson's picture on it and a saying on the other side, "My Grandma Loves Me!"
• United States
12 Jul 08
i've been given many fine mugs as gifts. but i'd have to say my favorite is one with a ferret on it given to me by my niece, who is good with choices for gift giving. i love ferrets and have 2 of them. i kept it in a safe place.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
13 Jul 08
Awesome! Your niece sounds like she has a knack for picking out special gifts!
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Jun 08
Yes I have a favourite mug, it's blue with a polar bear on it, and it has the words 'Ice Cool Dude' on it which pretty much sums me up! The mug has been with me for years, more than I can remember, think I would be right upset if it got broke, easy to clean too, no matter what I pour into it. No one else touches my mug, it's Wolfies! I would love however to find a mug with a wolf on it I would buy it for sure. Not very techno minded otherwise I would upload a photo, never works for me anyhow.
@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
Oh, I have to agree with you Wolfie, a mug with a wolf or a couple of wolves on it would be a great choice for you! I can just picture a mug with a wolf sitting on a big rock and the other one with his neck stretched out howling at the full moon! That would be a perfect mug for you :)
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
26 Jun 08
i do, while i dont drink coffee necessarily, i do drink tea and during the winter, one of my favourite lunches is cup a soup. i love penguins so i have two special mugs with penguins on them. one was given to me 2 christmas ago with candy in it from my mom and the other was given to my by my 11 year old baby last christmas, so i treasure both.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
Awesome! They sound like adorable cups!
@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
26 Jun 08
yes it a 16 oz mug aahh a big cup of coffee an my daughters friend who called me mom gave it to me before we moved from florida to sc an I love my mug
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
I can see why that one is so special to you! That is a great story too! I'm so glad you shared it with us!
• United States
7 Jul 08
Yes, I have a favorite coffee cup. It has Winnie the Pooh and piglet on it. My daughter gave it to me about 15 years ago and I still use it every day unless it is in the dishwasher. My husband will actually take it out of the dishwasher and hand wash it for me on the weekends because he knows it is my favorite.
@kareng (61739)
• United States
10 Jul 08
Hey your hubby sounds very thoughtful!
• United States
28 Jun 08
Hi there! I think that most people who are avid coffee or tea drinkers have that favorite mug or cup. I know that I do. Mine is my coffee mug from Austin Texas that says keep Austin weird. I lived there for a few years and loved the culture and the city. So while visiting last year I purchased the coffee mug. My coffee just does not taste the same unless it is coming out of that particular mug. I am sorry that you broke your favorite!
@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
I have a new special one at home so that makes up for it! It has a picture of my grandson on it. I will have to put up a picture of it tomorrow. I'm having trouble transferring the file right now. So much for technology!
• China
27 Jun 08
i drink a lot of tea and there a few "favorite" cups for different occassions and i never share them with anyone.if my family members need to drink they use their own cup ,guests have guest cups too. i have a set of fine china cups for when i use tea tags.and a special cup with filter for when i use loose tea leaves but only need a cup of tea.at dinner time i make tea from loose leaves in a tea pot and use a matching cup to drink out of.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
It's funny how we get set in our ways, isn't it?
• India
26 Jun 08
I do have a mug for coffee which I use from my early ages which is not only my favorite but also very lucky for me. I drink most of the times coffee in this mug or cup. It has a message on it thats says the success will be after you every time you drink the coffee in this mug. Hence I use this mug every time and I succeed every time. Its really a very nice cup.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
28 Jun 08
What a nice lucky charm! I'd be carrying it around with me all day and every day..lol! Have a wonderful day/evening!
@fwangaa (3057)
• China
26 Jun 08
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
What does it look like???
@sweetdesign (5142)
• United States
26 Jun 08
yes I do it is an old brown mug from the 70's. It is dark brown on bottom and when it was made they used a tan glaze that looks like it is melting down on the top of the mug (I am a ceramists and familiar with different glazes). I love this mug cause it reminds me of my grandmother. She had mugs like this one. I will post a pic of it later.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
Awesome. I used to do a bit of ceramics myself and can imagine this look. Can't wait to see your picture!
@SheliaLee (2736)
• United States
26 Jun 08
I don't have a picture of it, but my favorite coffee cup is one that a friend of mine from church gave me several years ago. It has a picture on it from Thomas Kinkaid. I love that cup and it is more special because my friend gave it to me. I don't drink out of it every day but I do as often as I can.
@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
Sounds awesome, SheliaLee!
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
26 Jun 08
My favorite mug is my big blue mug. I got it from dollarama after my other bid blue mug broke. I love the size cause it is big enough to get a real cup of coffee or tea yet not too big where the drink gets cold cause it takes too long to drink it all. It is pretty stained up and I wouldn't serve it to anyone and noone in the house ever takes it to use though I never said they couldn't. HEHE
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
It's funny how we get so attached to one mug!!
• India
26 Jun 08
Ya i have two coffee mug in my desk.Actually one i got from my department when i joined and next one i got on my birthday gift from my colleague in my office. I always go for coffee or tea or any drink with my new mug which i like most.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
That's great! What does it look like???
@simsunil (98)
• India
26 Jun 08
Hi kareng , i do have a favorite cup..basically its a pair which my husband gifted me ...it is of ceramic in white colour with movecolour lily flower painted on that and it is very big in size so to hold it properly ...i really love them to have my tea and soetime coffee also...
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
They sound lovely! What a nice gift too!
@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
26 Jun 08
I have 2 favourite coffee mugs, one in the office and the other at home. The office mug has 'Don't Bug me' and the one at home has a picture of a bulldog on one side, plus a little doggie on the handle.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
27 Jun 08
Well that sounds like an appropriate message for work!! I like those mugs with different sayings for work! Have you seen the one with "coffeebreak 9 to 5"?