Ceramic Coffee Mugs
Giving Ceramic Coffee Mugs as Gifts
If you need to give a gift to an avid coffee drinker in your life, consider giving them a ceramic mug. Ceramic coffee mugs are durable and come is many different sizes. There is a huge selection of colors, designs, and artwork available on coffee mugs today. They can even be personalized.
Artistic Mugs
There are many ceramic coffee mugs that have art depicted on them. If the person you are giving the gift to has a favorite artist or genre, consider giving them mugs that have artwork from that artist or genre on them. Museums and art galleries often have mug sets with art on them. It is also possible to find a wide variety of art mugs online.
Funny Mugs
Mugs with funny sayings on them are very popular. They can be found in many different stores as well as online. If you are going to give someone a mug with a funny saying on it, make sure it is something that they will find humorous and that it has something to do with an interest of theirs.
Personalized Mugs
There are many places, both online and in brick-and-mortar stores, that offer personalization on ceramic coffee mugs. The mug can be personalized with the person's name or a photograph that they will like looking at often. The mug can even be personalized with a sentiment you wish to express to that person.
Oversized Mugs
Most coffee mugs hold about 12 ounces. It is possible to find oversized ceramic coffee mugs that can hold 20 ounces or more. These mugs come in a wide variety of colors and can have artwork or witticisms on them, just like regular mugs.
Travel Mugs
There are companies that make ceramic travel mugs. If the person you are giving the gift to often drinks their coffee on the go, this may be a good choice for them as they will get a lot of use out of it. The mugs usually have a plastic lid that inserts into the top of the mug to make it spill proof and a narrower base that fits into most standard cup holders.
Round Out the Gift
Consider rounding out the gift with sample size packets of gourmet coffee, an assortment of cookies or biscotti, or even spoons that match the mugs. The additional items can be placed inside the mugs and the whole package gathered up in cellophane wrapping for an attractive gift presentation. If you are going to include coffee, make sure that the recipient has the kind of coffee maker that can brew ground coffee and doesn't need special packets or pods. Adding tea instead of coffee turns this into the perfect gift for any tea drinkers you may know as well.