Stylish Mugs Add to Coffee Charm

Theres nothing to beat a hot cup of coffee on a cold, winter morning, and what makes coffee even more likeable is the attractiveness of the coffee mug! Available in every conceivable material from plastic to ceramic and in a riot of colors, shapes, and designs, coffee mugs can reveal a lot about you. So, choose them with care keeping in mind when and with whom you intend to have your coffee.

Did you know that lots of people actually collect coffee mugs? They are not as expensive as coins or stamps, and keeping them in a showcase in your living room can lead to some interesting conversation. Even if youre the practical, workaholic type you could buy different types of coffee mugs to zest up your life!

Choose mugs in a variety of materials like ceramic, porcelain, stainless steel, enameled metal, and plastic. As for color, choose outside colored mugs, inside colored mugs, plain mugs with colored rims and handles, and mugs that change color. This last mentioned variety is heat sensitive and changes color when a hot liquid is poured into it. If you travel a great deal, but want to add a personal touch to your coffee, get a travel coffee mug. A stainless steel one would survive the bumps and jerks of travel and, dont worry, you wont burn your fingers because the handle is plastic! These mugs also come with a plastic lid, and you can request custom decorations on them. However, not all decorations can be seen clearly or may not look attractive given the gray exterior of stainless steel mugs.

You are spoilt for choice as far as designs and decorations are concerned. If you are an avid soccer fan you could choose a football mug, or if chess is your point of interest, you can get one with a chessboard design. To beat Monday morning blues, keep a stock of mugs in bright colors. You may choose funny or inspirational quotes and have them engraved on your mug. If you love to relax over coffee with your spouse after a days hard work, you could use mugs with romantic messages and symbols!

Lots of adolescents and adults never grow out of cartoons. If you have such persons in the family or in your friend circle, bring out coffee mugs that have cartoon characters on them. Movie buffs, dont despair, you can get coffee mugs with a poster of your favorite movie on the exterior.

Be innovative. Dont use coffee mugs just for serving coffee! If your child throws a tantrum every time you serve a glass of warm milk, buy some superhero or Disney coffee mugs and youll have him waiting eagerly for milk time. Coffee mugs are also a great gift item because they are utilitarian, attractive, and inexpensive. You just need to know the interests and preferences of the person you are going to gift the mug to. The designing firm will take care of the rest! You dont even have to leave your home to order custom coffee mugs these days. Just check out various firms over the Internet and send a digital image file; a click of the mouse is all you need to order personalized coffee mugs. Technology has helped coffee lovers in other ways too. Most of the coffee mugs today are microwave safe, so enjoy your mug of hot coffee without a care in the world!

Tania Penwell is a regular contributor to Black as Midnight - The Site for Coffee Lovers, where you can read all about coffee, coffee mugs, and everything else coffee related!