☕ Mug
Also known as: mug, milk mug, coffee mug
A mug is a thick-walled drinking vessel with a handle for hot or cold drinks such as milk and coffee.
A mug is a thick-walled drinking vessel with a handle, used for drinks such as milk and coffee. Museum Wales keeps a Wedgwood mug from around 1945 in earthenware under a clear glaze. It holds a pint, which is 568 ml, and stands 12.4 cm high.
Its shape is barrel-like with a plain rim, and the strap handle has an angular thumb rest. Three turned bands run above the base. The design is Keith Murray's, from about 1935, and it went into production about ten years later.
In the EU, ceramics for food have their own specific rules on top of the general Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials.
Compare it with its neighbours. A museum cup and saucer is 7 cm high, so the mug stands almost twice as tall. A glass has no handle.
For you, the lesson is to pick ceramics that follow EU rules, and to choose the size by the pint or by the cup you are used to. The rest of the milk tableware is gathered with the container and tableware pages.
Facts
| Raw material | Earthenware under a clear glaze 1 |
|---|---|
| Bottle size | 1 pint (568 ml), 12.4 cm high 1 |
| Duration | Designed about 1935, produced about 1945 1 |
| Legal basis | Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; ceramics have specific EU measures 2 |
How it connects to milk
Links
- What is poured
- 🥛 Milk
- What is served
- ☕ Coffee
- Part of
- 🍼 Milk containers and tableware
Frequently asked questions
Is a mug the same as a milk mug or a coffee mug?
Yes, in everyday use: a thick-walled vessel with a handle for drinks such as milk and coffee.
Who designed the Wedgwood mug?
Keith Murray, around 1935. It was produced about 1945.
What does the museum mug look like?
Barrel-shaped, with a plain rim, a strap handle with an angular thumb rest and three turned bands above the base.
Is it true that mugs are always bigger than cups?
Often, but check the numbers. The museum mug is 12.4 cm tall; the museum cup is 7 cm.
How should I pick the size of a mug?
By the pint of the museum mug or by the cup size you are used to.