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6 Ceramic Mugs For the Classiest Tea and Coffee Drinkers in Your Life

These mugs don't need inspirational quotes to make them cozy AF.
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We’ve all gotten our fair share of mugs reminding us to live, laugh, love, or cure the Mondays. And while there's nothing wrong with a dad-joke mug, these ceramic beauties fit my Platonic ideal of what a mug should be: visually intriguing, easy to hold, and free of faux-motivation. They’re sculpted with care, embellished with pretty dips and dyes, and accented with playful handles, and they're just as comforting as a cheesy aphorism.

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    Round Handle Mug, $39

    In a refreshing respite from the maximalism of other mugs, this one from Barcelona–based I & You Ceramics commands attention without the excess. From its exaggerated round handle to the small speckles that dot the exterior, this is a case study in simple beauty.

    Buy it: Round Handle Mug, $39 from I & You Ceramics

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    Small Ridge Cup, $42

    For a gift that radiates cozy wintry vibes, give this Ridge cup from Little Garage Shop. Because it skips the handle completely, you can cradle and sip from it all winter long—well, until you need a refill.

    Buy it: Small Ridge Cup, $42 from Little Garage Shop

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    Block Clay Large Mug, $8

    Who needs a mug with a sheen visible from space? Instead, give this refined clay mug with a partially glazed finish that contrasts with the unglazed base. It’s an understated way to introduce slogan-mug superfans to the wonderful world of minimalism.

    Buy it: Black Clay Large Mug, $8 from CB2

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    Sunset Cappuccino Cup, $28

    For the friend that already has a growing collection of ceramic cups, gift them this Fefo Studio cappuccino cup. Its slightly smaller size makes it perfect for cappuccinos and double espressos. The overlapping colors give off sunrise and sunset vibes without being too on-the-nose.

    Buy it: Sunset Cappuccino Cup, $28 from Fefo Studio

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