14 Best Coffee Mugs to Add to Your Cupboard in 2022

Jul 03, 2023

By Shanna Shipin

No matter how you take your beans, the best coffee deserves the best coffee mugs. But just like choosing the perfect roast, your ideal vessel is a matter of preference. Maybe you like the weight of stoneware, or perhaps you find something soothing about adult sippy-cups travel mugs. Do you want the cup to look as good as it smells? Or do you not care about aesthetics and just want something that won't require a trip to the microwave every five minutes?

The hunt for the best coffee mugs is one of the biggest internet rabbit holes to fall down, but we went there for you—and to avoid making the choice as complex as a seasonal Starbucks order, we narrowed our top picks down to a baker's dozen. From double-walled glass to speckled ceramic, here are 14 of the best coffee mugs you can buy (or gift!) right now.

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If you’re here to find a sturdy, reliable mug that will be with you for years to come, invest in stoneware. It's a ceramic that's fired at high temps and can be mixed with vitreous (glass) for extra durability. Our top overall pick is from a North Carolina–based dinnerware brand, East Fork. The perfectly imperfect vessels are regulars in Bon Appétit videos and foodie Instagram feeds for good reason; the handmade and ergonomic mugs distribute heat evenly and are guaranteed to be the one you reach for daily.

Specs: - Material: Stoneware- Dimensions: 4.25" x 3.1"- Weight: 16 oz.- Capacity: 12 oz.

For traditionalists, the Le Creuset Mug is a classic mug that would be right at home in anyone's cabinet. This stoneware piece comes in 11 colors, each with a vintage-y glaze that's extremely durable (much like Le Creuset's cast-iron Dutch ovens); these mugs are dishwasher-safe, easy to clean, and chip-, scratch- and stain-resistant. Just be wary of impostors—Le Creuset has been making cookware since 1925, and imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Specs: - Material: Stoneware- Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.25"- Weight: 22 oz.- Capacity: 14 oz.

Ceramic mugs are standard everyday drinking vessels because they tend to stay hotter for longer (without picking up any weird smells or tastes)—and can usually be found for less than their stoneware counterparts. Heath Ceramics, out of California, has been making trusted pottery since the late 1940s, but its Large Mug hits different for a few reasons. It's tall—not wide—for optimal heat retention, and its handle is large enough to get all four fingers in when you’re tilting an entire French press' worth of liquid into your mouth.

Specs: - Material: Ceramic- Dimensions: 4.25" x 3.25"- Capacity: 12 oz

The search for a great ceramic coffee mug could end at legacy dinnerware brands, but there are plenty of modern designers to look into as well. Start with Athena Calderone, who recently collaborated with Crate & Barrel on a home collection that's flying off the virtual shelves. Though she isn't a potter by trade, this ceramic fluted mug looks like it was hand-thrown—and far more expensive than the price tag would indicate.

Specs: - Material: Stoneware- Dimensions: 3.5" x 4.5"- Capacity: 10 oz

Dishwasher-safe and effortlessly elegant, glass coffee mugs are sculptural pieces of art waiting to house your dalgona coffee, tea, or hot toddy. When buying glassware for hot beverages, a double-walled mug is your best bet for primo insulation—and safety. Bodum is among the best in the business, thanks to its mouth-blown borosilicate glass that's heat-resistant to safeguard hands. There's also a waterproof silicone vent on the mug that levels the air pressure between the two chambers (so you aren't holding a handle without the rest of the cup after pouring a hot drink).

Specs: - Material: Glass- Dimensions: 3.5" x 4.25"- Capacity: 10 oz

If double wall mugs aren't your vibe, a simple amber or Mosser glass option will get the job done while adding some retro aesthetic to your life. Take this stout cup and saucer set, for instance, that feels like it was sourced from a ‘70s coffee shop. It's made by Kinto, a Japanese homeware brand known for high-quality ceramics that are made from sandstones local to Nagasaki. This sepia-toned mug has a squared-off handle to ensure your hot coffee, cappuccino, or maybe even your cold brew makes it to your lips—but there's a teak and plywood saucer underneath in case of spillage.

Specs: - Material: Glass (Teak/Plywood saucer) - Dimensions: 3" x 4.5" (5.1" x .7" saucer) - Capacity: 9 oz

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Latte mugs are a favorite among baristas because the handles are often level with the rim, giving the thumb extra leverage when making latte art. If you take your espresso enveloped in a healthy amount of velvety milk, Roman and Williams Guild makes stunning soup mugs that house a Gilmore Girls amount of coffee. These scalloped works of art are are hand-formed by the Kaneko Kohyo Pottery Co. in Japan, and are available in three matte-finished glazes. PS: They may look like works of art, but these aren't precious coffee mugs—they’re dishwasher and microwave safe, and can be stacked on top of one another.

Specs: - Material: Clay, porcelain- Dimensions: 4.7" x 4.7" x 2.3"

Another place to source beautiful homeware? UK-based slow fashion (and decor) brand, Toast. The company specializes in trend-averse products, as displayed by this camp-inspired enamel mug in a color combo you won't find anywhere else. A major pro to investing in enamelware for your everyday cuppa joe? Per Toast, "if you drop enamelware, it may chip but it won't break…the steel beneath it naturally oxidizes and the enamelware remains safe to use."

Specs: - Material: Enamel, porcelain - Capacity: 12 oz

No self-respecting coffee drinking would sip their espresso out of a giant vessel. While typical coffee mugs carry 10 to 12 ounces, an espresso cup hovers between two and three. But good news for anyone who just dropped a pretty penny on an espresso machine: cheap options aren't hard to come by. H&M, which has a great selection of home goods, has these café style sets that are top-rated (an average 4.8 our of 5 stars).

Specs: - Material: Porcelain- Dimensions: 2.5" x 2" (5" saucer)

For some coffee drinkers, it's not about romance, it's about maximizing productivity. And the self-heating coffee mug is perfect for the person who can't seem to peel themselves away from their work but doesn't want their coffee to go cold. The sleek Ember Mug is the gold standard for features like setting ideal temps from your smartphone and an LED light that warns you when your coffee's too hot.

Specs: - Material: Ceramic- Dimensions: 6" x 5" - Capacity: 10 oz

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If there's one hype-worthy brand on this list, it's Fellow, which has emerged as the must-know name in coffee despite being a relative newcomer. (Fellow launched out of a Stanford dorm room via Kickstarter in 2013.) While Fellow is primarily known for its pour-over Stagg Kettle, there are plenty more pieces not to sleep on, including the Carter tumbler. As expected, this travel coffee mug is design-forward with 13 different colors to choose from—but it doesn't compromise on functionality. With a snap-in splash guard, grippy ceramic outer coating, and narrow width that’ll ensure it fits into any car cup holder (or small set of hands), it’ll be used on the daily. Word to the wise: You’ll want to hand wash this beauty to ensure long-term use.

Specs: - Material: Stainless steel, BPA-free plastic, ceramic- Dimensions: 3" x 7.4" - Capacity: 16 oz

Stanley has been making reliable and affordable gear since 1913, and this stainless steel travel mug is no exception. It has over 37,000 five-star reviews on Amazon that laud its durability, leak-proof design, and time-tested vacuum insulation (that'll keep hot beverages hot, or cold drinks positively frigid). If this option is too large, there are plenty more Stanley products to choose from—including a steel pour-over that would make the outdoorsy hipster in your life very happy.

Specs: - Material: Stainless steel- Dimensions: 4.5" x 14.3"- Capacity: 1 liter

Buying coffee mugs is an addiction, and sometimes your eyes are bigger than your cupboard. Share the love by gifting a friend who's as devoted to their cup joe as you this hand-painted set from Lrnce, a Marrakesh-based lifestyle brand that specializes in ceramics and textiles.

Specs: - Material: Terracotta clay- Dimensions: 3.5" x 4"

For something a little more personal, opt for a monogram mug that carries a letter as important to them as their morning java. Anthropologie makes this best-seller that's practically iconic—which is saying something, considering the retailer is known for its selection of seasonal homeware items, including too-cute holiday mugs.

Specs: - Material: Decaled stoneware- Dimensions: 3.5" x 4"- Capacity: 15 oz

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