Description
This is a set of two stoneware Christmas mugs in beige, each holding 400ml, which puts them firmly in large mug territory: room for a big tea, a milky coffee or a proper hot chocolate. Each one is 9cm across and 10cm tall, with a rounded body that narrows gently towards the base and a full loop handle. The two are decorated differently, which is half the charm. One is scattered with snowflakes around the words 'let it snow', and the other carries a wreath of evergreen sprigs tied with a bow, framing the words 'merry Christmas'.
We see these coming out from the first frosty weekend of December through to New Year: the morning coffee before the presents, mulled apple juice after a cold walk, hot chocolate on the sofa with the Christmas film on. Because there are two, they suit a couple or a pair of housemates, and they make an easy present for someone who loves the season, ready to share from the moment they are unwrapped. Stoneware holds heat well, which is what you want from a winter mug. On a breakfast table or a tray beside the tree, the mismatched pair looks deliberate rather than odd.
Both mugs are 100% stoneware with decal decoration, so the snowflakes, the wreath and the lettering are transferred designs, and the surface has a glossy shine. Practically, they are easy to live with: they go in the dishwasher, so the washing up after Christmas morning is no chore, they go in the microwave when a drink has been forgotten and gone cold, and the maker says they can go in the oven too. For styling, keep them together on an open shelf or hang them from hooks near the kettle through December, then wrap them up with the decorations until next year, when they come out again with the tree.
Specification
| Height |
10cm |
| Diameter |
9cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Finish |
Decal decoration |
| Capacity |
400ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.6KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does each mug hold?
Each mug holds 400ml, which is a generous size for a large tea, a milky coffee or a hot chocolate on a cold evening.
Are the two mugs the same design?
No. One has snowflakes around the words let it snow, and the other has a wreath tied with a bow around the words merry Christmas. You receive both mugs.
Can they go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. Both mugs go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and the maker says they can go in the oven as well.
What are the mugs made of?
Both are 100% stoneware with decal decoration. Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic that holds heat well, which suits a winter mug.
How big are the mugs?
Each mug is 9cm across and 10cm tall, with a full loop handle, so it sits comfortably in the hand.