Mugs are a type of cup usually used for the consumption of hot beverages such as Coffee. The use of decorative mugs are often used as an expression of personality, while travel mugs are a practical way to guard against accidental spillage, and on the move beverage accidents.
History
Mugs are a response to the need of consuming hot beverages. Mugs traditionally have a handle which makes handling the hot product easier. It also has a thicker wall to accommodate the heat, which acts both as an inner wall insulator as well as as an outer wall cooling barrier. In recent years, Travel Mugs have been extremely popular. The travel ready mug usually provides a spill proof top, and a durable outer shell to guard against beverage accidents. The item has proved to be extremely popular with coffee drinkers on the move. The traditional mug is also used as an expression of personality and a decorative piece of Kitchenware.
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Features
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- Heavier cup
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- Handle
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- Thick wall to prevent burning of hands
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- Stores heat
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Common Uses
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- Drinking Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Hot Tea
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- Hot beverages
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- Occasionally soup
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Made from a variety of materials including ceramic, heat resistant glass, porcelain, stainless steel
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Price Range
Tradionally $10.00 - $40.00
