The ultimate coffee cup
A cup of coffee in the morning works wonders for our mood, but not if the coffee is cold or unpleasant. The type of mug you use can influence that.
The material—glass or ceramic, for example—affects the warmth and flavor of your coffee. And will you choose a large or small mug?
Warmth
Ceramic retains more heat, and for longer, than glass. Because ceramic is more porous—which sounds contradictory but really does work that way—the heat has a better chance of lingering in the walls of the mug than it does in glass. So go for a long coffee break and a ceramic mug. Then you can sip away.
Flavor
Plastic and stainless steel are definitely out when it comes to flavor. Plastic absorbs flavors, which means your tea might taste like coffee, or vice versa. Stainless steel, on the other hand, imparts flavor, which can make your coffee taste metallic. Hmm, not great. Ceramic imparts no flavor and absorbs nothing either, so in terms of flavor it is a neutral material. The same goes for glass.
Size
Cold coffee is of course out of the question (unless you’re really going for iced coffee). The larger the mug or cup, the faster the coffee cools, because there is more room in the cup for cold air. Do you drink a lot of coffee? Then a large mug is perfectly fine, but if you drink less coffee, it’s better to use a smaller cup. So investing in espresso cups really is no unnecessary luxury.
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