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Mugs, by definition, have handles. more...

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A mug or coffee mug is a sturdily built type of cup often used for hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. 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. Mugs can be printed with a silkscreen print or for more complicated logos, the logo is applied onto a decal and then fired onto the mug. Mugs can also have microwavable gold and platinum logos. There are some gold and silver logos that are not microwave safe, so be careful.

A travel mug is a variation on the traditional mug that is better for transporting hot liquids. It may or may not be a vacuum flask, but is usually well insulated and completely enclosed, with an easily closed opening on the top for drinking and a handle on the side.

A puzzle mug is a novelty mug that is counter-intuitive to drink from. It will usually have several holes in it, making it impossible to drink from in the normal way. The solution to drinking from a puzzle mug is often to cover up all the holes or to discover a hidden method of drinking, such as drinking through a hollow handle.

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