1. Pint - £6.99
Refreshes the parts other mugs can't reach. This ceramic version of a traditional pub glass holds a full pint. Available in black or white.
www.iwoot.com; 08445 737 070
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2. Dunk mug - £14.95
Keep biscuits to hand during tea and coffee breaks with the Dunk mug. It has a special compartment that’s big enough to house three digestive-sized biscuits under its beverage chamber.
www.firebox.com; 08449 221 010
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3. Hot Cafetiere - £4.95
This mug is a one-cup cafetiere with a double-walled design to keep coffee hot for longer. It can also be used for loose-leaf tea as the plunger keeps leaves trapped in the base of the mug.
www.johnlewis.com; 08456 049 049
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4. Villeroy and Boch - £11.50
Left-handers can foil right-handed mug thieves with this left-handed mug. Beautifully curved yet very simple, this eye-catching mug comes in a right-handed version too.
www.amazon.co.uk
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5. Dualit - £14
As well as looking chic, the Dualit Cool Wall coffee cup is constructed from stainless steel using a double wall for heat retention with cool touch handles.
www.dualit.com; 01293 652 500
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6. Selector - £12
The Selector is ideal for those at the mercy of the vagaries of the tea round. Simply twist the metal rings to reveal your choice of drink and your milk and sugar preferences.
www.suck.uk.com; 020-7923 0011
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7. Orla Kiely - £10
Cheaper than her signature print handbags, Orla Kiely’s mugs are a great way to get your hands on some of her style. This apple version wouldn’t look out of place in a 1970s kitchen.
www.orlakiely.com; 020-7720 1117
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8. LSA Matryoshka - £4.95
The new winter collection from LSA has some real gems, including this Russian Matryoshka mug. If the folky style isn’t your thing, check out their wide range of alternatives.
www.lsa-international.co.uk; 01932 789 721
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9. Dombo - £8.50
The Dombo is ideal for children. It’s made from dishwasher-proof brightly coloured plastic, and has two handles to make it easier for little hands to hold.
www.thorstenvanelten.com; 020-7388 8008
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10. Macmillan - £15
Emma Bridgewater’s hand-painted mug has been designed for Macmillan Cancer Support in aid of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on 28September.
www.emmabridgewater.co.uk; 020-7371 5489
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10 September 2007, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
