Best coffee mugs

Drinking a steaming cup of tea or coffee on a cold morning is right up there when it comes to comfort.

If you are searching for the perfect mug to enjoy your brew in, then you’ve come to the right place.

Considering quality and cuteness, we’ve gathered a huge array of options - hard for any caffeine-lover to resist.

From the famous Emma Bridgewater's beautifully decorated earthenware mugs, to home and gift brand Sass & Belle's flamingo-themed designs, our selection is sure to brighten up the gloomiest of mornings.

See our pick of the best mugs for all your hot beverage needs.

Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot Mug

The extensive Emma Bridgewater range has some of the best quality patterned mugs we’ve seen. With hand-painted polka dots all over, serve up a steaming brew in this popular design and your guests will feel right at home. Dishwasher and microwave safe, it’s the perfect size for a hearty cuppa in the morning and comes beautifully gift boxed. Other items including teapots, bowls and jugs are also available in the same design – so you can create a stunning display for your kitchen shelf.

£19.95 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Beauty and the Beast Chip Mug

Crafted from porcelain with gold foil details, this insanely adorable Chip mug, inspired by the popular Beauty and The Beast character, will undoubtedly take pride of place on any kitchen shelf. The design features Chip’s instantly recognisable features, making it the perfect gift for Disney fans. It has a capacity of 200ml – which is just the right size for a midday brew. You can certainly count on sturdiness but this quirky mug can only be washed by hand. Not microwave safe.

£8.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Liberty London Christelle Mug

There are plenty of flowery fine bone china mugs out there. Featuring a floral pattern inspired by early Indian chintzes, this Liberty London offering is really something special and looks just as good on its own as it does when accessorised with a teapot and saucers. Providing a 0.3L capacity, the mug is dishwasher safe and its bold colours will add warmth to your space.

£25 | Liberty London | Buy it now

Sass & Belle Flamenco Chevron Mug

Sass & Belle is known for its quirky and fun designs and we fell instantly in love with this flamingo-themed mug. The wonderfully-shaped handle adds a playful touch and the zig-zag pattern will stand out on any tea-cup shelf. Made from ceramic material, it is also dishwasher and microwave safe.

£6.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Whittard White Rabbit Mug

This limited edition Whittard piece is adorned with the original illustrations from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and begs to be displayed - not tucked away in a cupboard. Reasonably priced, it is made of fine bone china (microwave and dishwasher-safe) and features a little reminder inside when a refill is needed.

£12 | Whittard | Buy it now

Blue Spot Painted Large Mug

Masters in the art of craftsmanship, boasting over 200 years' experience, Denby Pottery know a thing of two about quality tableware – and this mug more than demonstrates that. Crafted from a locally-sourced clay, it features hand-painted spotted detail in muted pastel colours. The mug has a 10-year guarantee and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

£15 | Denby Pottery | Buy it now

Fortnum's Stripe Mug

This mug will add a stylish touch on to your morning tea or coffee break. In a traditional design, it is made from fine bone china with a pale blue stripe and is dishwasher and microwave safe.

£16 | Fortnum & Mason | Buy it now

Marimekko Rosarium Mug

This brightly-coloured design is sure to make your morning tea or coffee a jolly affair. The mug has a rose garden design in blue, yellow and pink hues and is composed of a white stoneware.

£16 | Trouva | Buy it now

Blue Felicity Teacup

We couldn’t help but include this elegant option. The blue floral design will add a sophisticated touch to your homeware and pottery collection, plus, it's handmade and hand-decorated in the UK using Burleigh’s traditional technique of tissue transfer printing.

£17 | Burleigh | Buy it now

Artist Paint Drip Coffee Mug

Bring an arty touch to your morning coffee with this colourful paint drip design on a bone china mug.

£10 | Tate Shop | Buy it now

Verdict:

With Emma Bridgewater designs, you can count on both quality and style. Our top pick, the Polka Dot Mug, will bring a bit of colour to your space and its impressive durability makes it worth every penny.