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Ceramic Coffee Mugs Frequently Asked Questions

All you need to know about
ceramic coffee mugs!

Customize Mugs?

How Do You Customize Mugs?

Mugs make great gifts and souvenirs because they're easy to customize. You can order these in bulk through an online distributor, who will print your design on the front using screen printing or a full color transfer.

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What is the Best Font for Custom Mugs?

You want the text to be easy to read. Print a legible font like Bebas, Quicksand, or Bodoni on the front of your custom mugs. The letters are clear and don't get jumbled together.

What are best coffee mugs

What Are the Best Coffee Mugs?

The best coffee mugs look stylish and have a comfortable handle and high ounce capacity. You also can't go wrong with a mug that has a lid since it's easy to bring with you on busy days.

Types of mugs

What Are the Different Types of Coffee Mugs?

There are many different types of coffee mugs out there, and they're made from a variety of materials. Porcelain and ceramic are the most common, but you'll also find mugs made from plastic, metal, stone, and glass.

Red and orange mugs

Why Are Red and Orange Mugs More Expensive?

Red and orange mugs are typically more expensive because the ink that's used has a higher price tag. Sometimes they even have to go through an oven or kiln twice for the color to look vibrant and bright!

Dishwasher safe mugs

What Makes a Mug Dishwasher Safe?

You'll know if a mug is safe for the dishwasher if it's printed with a "dishwasher-safe" symbol at the bottom. Most of the time ceramic mugs can be washed on the top rack, though the only exception is custom mugs. These should always be hand-washed.

How are mugs made?

How Are Coffee Mugs Made?

Coffee mugs are made from powdered clay that's added to a mixer. Once the mug has been molded into its desired shape, the handle is applied and any rough edges are smoothed down. Finally, the mugs receive their ceramic glaze and are fired in an oven or kiln at a temperature of about 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mugs invented

Who Invented Coffee Mugs?

It's impossible to say for sure, but most experts credit China and Japan for being the true inventors of coffee mugs. These mugs were crafted from gold, silver, bronze, and lead and were almost impossible to drink from since they were insanely hot.

White was the most popular mug color last year.

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mugs were ordered last year.

11-ounce mugs are the most commonly ordered size.

The largest order for custom mugs was 3,500 units.

Last year, ceramic was the most popular material.