How Do We Choose a Coffee Mug?-2

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.

 

There are also different types of plastic lids. For example, you can find plastic lids that are see-through. There are also lids that provide a spot for inserting a straw.

 

Some lids have an opening that slides open, while others have a tab that flips open. The tabs are more prone to accidental spills, especially when the tab becomes worn. Lids with a sliding tab tend to provide a little more protection against spills.

 

You may also want to determine whether the lid screws or snaps on. A snap-on lid may pop off. However, a screw lid should remain secure, even if you drop the coffee cup.

 

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.

 

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, like the Yeti Rambler.

 

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 workplace, you should avoid mugs that contain crude or potentially offensive humor.

 

Final Thoughts on Choosing a Coffee Mug

How do you choose the right coffee mug? This depends on your personal needs.

 

If you want a mug for drinking your morning coffee while you get ready for work, consider getting a standard coffee mug made from ceramics. If you need a mug for your commute, ensure that it is has a lid and durable material, such as stainless steel.

 

Besides the features discussed, you may occasionally find extra features. There are coffee mugs that you can plug into a USB port or car charger to keep your beverage hot.

 

There are also coffee mugs with designs that use batteries to keep your coffee at the same temperature all day, like the Caludryn Coffee Travel Mug.

 

In the end, you may spend hours trying to find the perfect mug. Luckily, you do not need to purchase just one mug. Having a variety of options ensures that you never run out of clean coffee cups and provides you with extras in case one of your mugs breaks.