The Soul Of A Ceramic Coffee Mug.
Several years ago, my husband gave me a set of four ceramic coffee mugs, silk screened with Van Gogh prints. These soon became my wake-up standard, generously sized to hold a hefty jolt of caffeine, with the beautiful Impressionist images taking me to a different place and time.On a hot summer day, I often reach for the lavender and blue floral mug from Portugal, a rounded globe-on-pedestal design, with its cooling, soothing, dreams-of-lavender-fields Mediterranean-inspired effect. The ceramic coffee mug is fundamental to the experience: the color, texture, feel, weight shape, and decoration delivers a visually appealing celebration of the full taste and aroma of your coffee.A hot ceramic coffee mug between your hands on a chilly winter day warms your palms in a pleasing and comforting sensation. Smooth or textured, the feel of the mug is part of the sensual pleasure. A thick, heavy mug has a substantial feel in your hand, and keeps your coffee hot longer. A pedestal style lends elegance, and is safe to set on fine furniture.