The Beauty of a Ceramic Coffee Mug

This is the best article I've read describing the benefits and beauty of having your own ceramic coffee mug. If you are an avid drinker of coffee then it is a must. Although it may sound boring, the wirter of this article describes it beautifully, and her passion shines through. At the end of the article I will provide you with some useful resources for ceramic coffee mugs so that you can get yourself some new ones straight away!  Enjoy the read.

If you're a coffee drinker, you know that the morning cup of java is a ritual we can't do without! A ceramic coffee mug is absolutely essential to the full enjoyment of this daily beverage. Nothing else will do!

People have been forming clay into pleasing shapes, drying, firing, and decorating the result for thousands of years, all for the pleasure of consuming the contents.

Perhaps you grab a cup at the drive-through (as an emergency measure)! On all other occasions, insist that your coffee is properly served! The ceramic coffee mug is fundamental to the experience: the color, texture, feel, weight  shape, and decoration delivers a  visually appealing celebration of  the full taste and aroma of your coffee.

A hot ceramic coffee mug between your hands on a chilly winter day warms your palms in a pleasing and comforting sensation.  Smooth or textured, the feel of the mug  is part of the sensual pleasure. A thick, heavy mug has a substantial feel in your hand, and keeps your coffee hot longer. A pedestal style lends elegance, and is safe to set on fine furniture.

My collection of almost two hundred ceramic coffee mugs in every shape, size, color and pattern you can imagine, from countries around the world, borders on the obsessive.

Several years ago, my husband gave me a set of four ceramic coffee mugs, silk screened with Van Gogh prints. These soon became my wake-up standard, generously sized to hold a hefty jolt of caffeine, with the beautiful Impressionist images taking me to a different place and time.

On a hot summer day, I often reach for the lavender and blue floral mug from Portugal, a rounded globe-on-pedestal design, with its cooling, soothing, dreams-of-lavender-fields Mediterranean-inspired effect.

Are you feeling blue, or stressed? A brightly colored mug, with your child's photo, or inspirational quote, may be just the lift you need.

On a gray and rainy day , my French turquoise and yellow floral over sized ceramic coffee mug and saucer bestows a romantic Parisian feel to the brew.

The cheerful colors and patterns of an Italian coffee mug is always inviting, at any hour, year around. Italian demitasse mugs and saucers make an elegant presentation for after-dinner espresso.

Come December, bring out your Santa mugs early, to get everyone in the spirit! Your guests will feel the difference a festive presentation of after-dinner coffee brings to the gathering.

Now that you've considered the particular appeal of the ceramic coffee mug, I hope you'll join me in a steaming mug of java!

Try the following recipe, one served in a ceramic coffee mug, and another in a paper cup or stainless mug. Then, tell me! Which tastes  better?

Almost Dessert Coffee:

1 TB (preferably) 100% Arabica coffee
3 heaping TB French Vanilla ice cream

Brew coffee. Microwave the ice cream about 45 seconds, or until liquid. Pour coffee over melted ice cream. Stir, and enjoy! Makes one cup.

Well I hope you enjoyed the article. If you havent already done so, try out the recipe at the end of the article; I just did, and it was incredible! Come back soon for some resources for getting yourself a quality ceramic coffee mug.