Description
This large ceramic mug carries a plump, fuzzy bumblebee in flight across its white body, drawn in black and soft cream with pale green wings. Around it, smaller bees drift between fine sprigs of pink and orange flowers and a little fern leaf, so the design keeps going as you turn the mug. The handle is a bright turquoise, the inside is plain white, and the glaze is glossy. It holds approximately 550ml, which means a generous brew: room for a big tea with plenty of milk or a long coffee without a top-up. The mug stands 9.5cm tall, measures 12.3cm wide and 16cm long, and its wide, rounded bowl tapers to a neat foot.
It is a mug for the slower moments of the day: the weekend breakfast table, a mid-morning break at the kitchen counter, or a desk where a large cup saves trips to the kettle. The wide opening suits a frothy hot chocolate or a milky latte, and the size sits comfortably in two hands on a cold afternoon. The bee illustration brings a garden feel to a kitchen shelf, and the white and turquoise sit happily alongside plain white crockery and pale wood. Among a row of plain cups, it makes a cheerful odd one out.
Made from ceramic and weighing 402g, it has a comfortable weight in the hand. It can go in the dishwasher, so washing up is easy, but it is not suitable for the microwave, so warm your milk in a pan or jug before pouring it in. To keep the glaze bright, wipe away any tea marks with a soft cloth and a little washing-up liquid rather than a harsh scourer. We think it makes a cheerful gift on its own, perhaps with a bag of loose-leaf tea tucked inside, and it is as good kept for yourself as your favourite morning mug.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Length |
16cm |
| Width |
12.3cm |
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Weight |
0.402KG |
| Care |
Dishwasher safe. Not suitable for use in the microwave. |
Frequently Asked
How much does this bumblebee mug hold?
It holds approximately 550ml, so there is plenty of room for a large tea or coffee with milk, or a generous hot chocolate.
How big is the mug?
It stands 9.5cm tall, measures 12.3cm wide and 16cm long, and weighs 402g, so it is a roomy mug that still sits neatly on a kitchen shelf.
Can it go in the dishwasher or the microwave?
Yes, it is dishwasher safe, but it is not suitable for the microwave, so heat milk or drinks separately and pour them in.
What colours is the mug?
The body and the inside are white and the handle is a bright turquoise. The bees and flowers are in black, cream, pale green, pink and orange.
What does the design show?
A large bumblebee in flight with pale green wings, surrounded by smaller bees, tiny pink and orange flower sprigs and a small fern leaf.
Would it make a good gift?
We think so. It is a cheerful, practical present on its own, and a bag of loose-leaf tea fits nicely inside for a finishing touch.