12 chic slogan mugs that make a statement of your morning coffee
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What better accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea than a mug that says it all?
No matter how many mugs are spilling out of your kitchen cupboard, there’s always a case for one more to be added to the collection. Whether it’s finally finding a mug with the most comfortable handle or the perfect size for your favourite hot beverage, treating yourself to a new mug is the perfect pick-me-up buy.
So why not look for one that also speaks to you personally? A slogan mug is the perfect way to inject some personality into your kitchenware, be that your affinity for cats, dogs or your obsession with all things matcha. They can also signal secret messages to others, whether that’s ‘Please stay for another’, ‘I’m not in the mood to talk yet’ or ‘I’m absolutely down to spill the tea.’
Forget the naff Live, Laugh, Love mugs that crowd the shelves of tat-filled gift shops – we’ve found 12 incredibly chic slogan mugs that say what you want without compromising on your personal style.
Anna + Nina ‘Good morning’ ceramic mug
Look inside the kitchen cupboards of your chicest friend and you’re bound to find something from cult brand Anna + Nina. The brand’s ‘good morning’ mug is a particular favourite for starting the day right.
Shop Anna + Nina good morning ceramic mug at About Living, £20
Oliver Bonas brown and white striped ‘La dolce vita’ mug
Dreaming of sunnier climes? Bring a taste of the Italian riviera to your morning cuppa with this bold, stripy number from Oliver Bonas.
Shop Oliver Bonas brown & white striped la dolce vita ceramic mug, £12.50
Maison Flâneur ‘Feel L’amour’ mug
Feel the love with this romantic design, which would make a perfect Valentine’s Day present. The large bowl shape makes it a great choice for those partial to a frothy mid-morning cappuccino.
Donna Wilson ceramic face mug
What goes better with a cuppa than a proper chat? With two faces and the words ‘blah blah’ etched into it, getting this mug out will signal to your bestie that it’s time to spill the tea.
Bertie & Rae ‘Fancy another?’ mug
Unassuming from the outside, this handmade mug leaves your guest with a sweet message when they take their last sip. Give this mug to your favourite person if you never want them to leave.
7th House Ceramics ‘Cute but overthinker’ mug
This adorable handle-less mug is the perfect size for your morning espresso. It features its handwritten design on one side and an upside down smiley face on the other.
Shop 7th House Ceramics cute but overthinker mug at Etsy, £73.95
Anthropologie love notes glass mug
What else to drink your morning matcha latte out of than a mug the same colour as your favourite drink? The perfect pick-me-up gift for your matcha-obsessed friend.
Keith Brymer Jones ‘Cat lady’ mug
Obsessed with The Great Pottery Throw Down? Then you’ll want to get your hands on one of judge Keith’s typewriter mugs. He has lots of slogans to choose from, but this one is our fave.
Parker’s Pottery ‘Easily distracted by dogs’ mug
More of a dog person? Then this cute mug is for you. Its relatable slogan is surrounded by a colourful polka dot design that mimics the effect of confetti.
Shop Parker’s Pottery ‘easily distracted by dogs’ mug at Etsy, £20
Rhea Kalo ‘Burned out’ coffee cup
We all feel a little burned out from time to time, and what do we reach for in those times? Coffee, of course. Remind yourself to take a breather with ceramic artist Rhea Kalo’s bold mugs, hand-painted in Athens.
Emma Puddick Pottery ‘This too shall pass’ handmade mug
This wheel-thrown mug made by Bristol-based artist Emma Puddick features a tattoo-inspired design with a reminder that life goes on – the perfect morning mantra to accompany your morning cup of tea, we think.
Shop Emma Paddock Pottery ‘this too shall pass’ handmade mug at Holly & Co, £41.50
Kinder Planet Company ‘More spaghetti’ cat mug
Yes, it’s another cat, but it’s a cat eating spaghetti and with a very important message reminding us to be less ‘upsetti’, so how could we resist?
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