| A mug or coffee mug is a sturdily built type of cup often used for hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Mugs, by definition, have handles. The mug often holds a larger amount of fluid and is usually used in less formal settings than the smaller, more refined cup. In polite society, a tea cup is the preferred method of serving tea and sometimes coffee (then called a coffee cup). Mugs are usually made of porcelain (china) but some are made of Pyrex and some (usually intended for campers) are made of plastic, steel, or enameled metal or ceramic... |
