We’ve gathered the best coffee mugs to add to your collection or gift the coffee lover in your life, from hand-painted mugs with quirky designs, to handmade earthenware mugs, pottery mugs and more.

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Whether it's something to brighten up your morning or to set the tone for your afternoon, we think that coffee tastes just a bit better from a fabulous mug. Read on for our selection of the best coffee mugs to add to your kitchen or give as a gift.

Looking for a coffee-based gift? Take a look at our best coffee gifts, espresso cups or celebrate with a smooth coffee cocktail. Or make our chocolate mug cake. If you're looking to upgrade your home coffee experience, perhaps it is time to invest in a coffee machine: our guides to the best bean-to cup coffee machines or best espresso machines are here to help.


Best coffee mugs to buy at a glance

  • Best bright coffee mug: Wini splatter ceramic mug, £14
  • Best for cappuccino: Nespresso barista cappuccino cups set of two, £23
  • Best budget coffee mug: John Lewis stoneware crosses stacking mug, £5
  • Best traditional coffee mug set: Spode blue Italian cottage set of four, £70
  • Best large coffee mug: Daisy Frankie mug, £14
  • Best everyday coffee mug: M&S reactive glaze tankard mug, £7
  • Best investment coffee mug set: Le Creuset stoneware rainbow mugs set of 6, £85
  • Best coffee mug for gifting: Anthropologie bistro tiled Margot Monogram mug, £10
  • Best glass mug: Hay borosilicate glass mug, £23
  • Best mug and saucer: Fortnum & Mason Eau de Nil coffee cup and saucer, £58

Best coffee mugs to buy 2024

Wini splatter ceramic mug

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Oliver Bonas

Best bright coffee mug

This stoneware mug is made my hand in Portugal and each individual mug is splattered to give it a unique pattern. They are dishwasher- and microwave-safe, making them perfect for everyday use, and come in a multi colourway (pictured), orange and blue.

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Available from:

Oliver Bonas (£14)


Nespresso barista cappuccino cups set of two

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Nespresso

Best for cappuccino

If you're carefully crafting the perfect cappuccino at home you're going to need the right coffee mug to let you pour the foamy white centre of milk. These mugs from Nespresso have the classic cappuccino shape used in many coffee shops, with a matt exterior that makes it tactile to hold.

Available from:

Nespresso (£23)


John Lewis stoneware crosses stacking mug

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John Lewis & Partners

Best budget coffee mug

An affordable option if you're looking for an everyday coffee mug, this one from John Lewis is in a dappled off-white with crosses around the rim. It is part of a stackable range which makes them easy to store without taking up too much cupboard space.

Available from:

John Lewis & Partners (£5)


Spode blue Italian cottage set of four

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John Lewis & Partners

Best traditional coffee mug set

Spode is one of the best know heritage brands when it comes to ceramics and has been in business for over 250 years. This blue and white design is one of the best known, and in the elegant, tall 280ml size is large enough for a long black coffee or milkier drinks.


Daisy Frankie mug

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Urban Outfitters

Best large coffee mug

The perfect mug to brighten up your morning, this mug is tall with a cheerful yellow daisy pattern. We really like the squared handle, which makes it stand out from the crowd.

Available from:

Urban Outfitters (£14)


M&S reactive glaze tankard mug

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M&S

Best everyday coffee mug

These mugs are coated in a reactive glaze which gives each one a unique interplay of colours and textures. The handle has a gentle curve making it comfortable to hold. It's available in a range of bright colours including pink (pictured), blue and yellow.

Available from:

M&S (£7)


Le Creuset stoneware rainbow mugs

Le Creuset Stoneware Rainbow Mugs, 350ml, Set of 6, Assorted, £85 copy

Best investment coffee mug set

An ideal housewarming or wedding gift, this colourful set from Le Creuset is made to last. The set of six comes in a rainbow of bold block colours (all Le Creuset signature shades, so you can get plenty more kitchenware to match) with chunky, comfortable handles and are all both dishwasher- and microwave-safe.


Anthropologie bistro tiled Margot Monogram mug

Anthropologie Bistro Tiled Margot Monogram Mug £10 (2) copy

Best for gifting

Inspired by the delicate tiles of Parisian bistros or even underground stations, these pretty monogrammed mugs make for a great last-minute gift. Monogrammed coasters, plus glasses, a cake stand and cherry basket are all available in the same pattern.

Available from:
Anthropologie (£10)


Hay borosilicate glass mug

Hay glass mug

Best glass mug

For a modern alternative to chunky ceramics, this minimalist glass mug is a delicate addition to a coffee mug collection. Made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass, it retains heat to keep your cuppa warm for longer. Choose from pale pink or pastel yellow.

Available from:
Trouva (£23)


Fortnum’s Eau de Nil coffee cup and saucer

Fortnum and Mason green coffee mug

Best mug and saucer

Every sip of coffee will taste opulent when served in Fortnum’s coffee mug, sporting its signature Eau de Nil hue with an 18-carat gold fish scale pattern. Made in England exclusively for Fortnum & Mason, each mug is crafted from fine bone china, making every cappuccino, americano or flat white feel extra special – plus it comes with a saucer.

Available from:
Fortnum & Mason (£58)


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