Whether you’re setting the table for morning brunch or looking for a WFH sidekick, a well-loved mug is a must. I love a mug with sentimental value, but I’ve often found that the best coffee mugs—the ones you’ll hand wash daily just to keep them in rotation—have one of two things in common: they look (and feel) great in your hands and they’re excellent at regulating temperature.

But there are a few more details that can elevate a mug from good to favorite. Durability is crucial (being dishwasher safe is a non-negotiable in our book) as is a sense of pride (supporting a sweet story or noteworthy pottery studio can make all the difference in your morning routine).

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The Best Coffee Mugs

Ahead, we’ve rounded up a variety of unique coffee cups that check nearly every box, from gorgeous hand-thrown ceramics to double-walled glass mugs and battery-powered beauties. Whether you’re an aesthete, an iced coffee devotee, or identify as both, there’s a go-to glass for everyone.

Every product is curated with care by our editors and we’ll always give an honest opinion, whether gifted or purchased ourselves. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Casa Zuma Solstice Mug

Casa Zuma Solstice Mug

Available in white or brown, these wabi-sabi ceramic beauties are thrown by hand in Los Angeles to fit your grip like a glove. Even better: they’re dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

$35+

Schoolhouse Amber Glass Mug

Schoolhouse Amber Glass Mug

The cult-loved brand keeps all its operations—from assembly and shipping to product development and even a cute little coffee shop—under one roof (in a century-plus brick factory in Portland, to be exact). That sense of care and community is felt throughout their vintage-inspired designs, including these retro, café-inspired cups made with heat-resistant glass.

$29

Baughaus Ital Cup

BAUGHaus Design Studios Uo Mug

Baughaus’ modern line of bespoke home goods is handmade in Jamaica, offering everything from striking plates and planters to gorgeous porcelain drinkware. This microwave-safe mug holds a bit more than your average cup, with a handsome handle made of Jamaican cedar.

$50

Casa Zuma Playa Mug

Casa Zuma Playa Mug (Set of 4)

Inspired by Malibu’s rocky canyons on the outside and glazed to speckled white perfection on the inside, these dishwasher-safe beauties are handmade in Mexico to last.

$154

Kendall Davis Clay Perfectly Understated Mug

Kendall Davis Clay Perfectly Understated Mug

Texan Kendall Davis crafts gorgeous home goods out of her minimalist Fort Worth storefront, including cups that fit snugly (and beautifully) between your palms. The “perfectly understated” mug can be made with a creamy matte finish, but we’re particularly fond of this striking Klein Blue-style option.

$48

YETI Rambler Mug

YETI Rambler Mug

When it comes to performance mugs, you can’t get much more hardworking than Yeti. The Austin-based brand’s extremely durable, patented design keeps hot drinks hot (and vice versa) for an impressive amount of time.

$24+

Casa Zuma Harvester Mug

Casa Zuma Harvester Mug (Set of 4)

Featuring all the earthy aesthetic glory of Casa Zuma’s Playa Mug with a moodier glazed interior, the Harvester set deserves a place of pride on open shelving.

$154

Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug

Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug

If you find yourself forever heading to the microwave to heat up your brew, Ember’s smart mug is as gorgeous as it is liberating.

$149.99

Our Place Night + Day Mugs

Our Place Night + Day Mugs

In typical Our Place fashion, their bell-shaped stoneware cups are available in a series of muted hues, from a deep yellow turmeric to a dusty pink. But what really puts them over the edge is their stackability—an underrated feature in the ceramic mug scene.

$55 (reg. $65)

Farmhouse Pottery Silo Mug

Farmhouse Pottery Silo Mug

Everything that comes out Farmhouse Pottery’s Vermont studio is a case study in the charms of simplicity, but the durable American stoneware mugs are the company’s most popular piece for a reason.

$55

Opalhouse™ Stoneware Wild and Free Mug

Opalhouse™ Stoneware Wild and Free Mug

No roundup of great mugs is complete without a cup that simply sparks joy. You’ll want to use it every day, which, thanks to its durable design, you absolutely can.

$7

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