CADPersonalized coffee mugs buying guide
Custom coffee mugs are one of the most popular promotional items, easily due to the fact that 83% of adults drink coffee in the United States. We’re here to help match your needs with the right personalized coffee mug for your brand. Check out helpful info about a possible type of mug, as well as material options. Other factors to consider can include price, unique features, where it’s made, how quickly you need it, and environmental aspects.
TYPES OF COFFEE MUGS
Take a look at our most popular coffee mug types: diner, travel & tumbler, camper, bistro, classic, and café.
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Diner/Restaurant Mugs
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Travel & Tumbler Mugs
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Camper Mugs
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Classic C-Handle Mugs
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Café Mugs
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Diner & restaurant mugs
Diner and restaurant mugs tend to be heavy-duty, with a thick body and handle to keep drinks hot longer plus add a cozy old-time diner feel. Diner and restaurant mugs are available in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes.
Travel & tumbler mugs
If your customers like to enjoy their coffee on the road, consider creating travel and tumbler mugs with vacuum insulation or double-wall lining to keep drinks hot for hours. Different materials and sizes are available, ranging from 10oz to a whopping 52oz.
Brand recognition can play a large role in choosing a travel or tumbler mug. Consumers will appreciate a travel mug from a name they know and trust, so consider choosing from these recognizable brands:
- Sovrano Travel Mugs: A quality brand with unique designs and value pricing.
- Contigo Travel Mugs: A well-known and trusted drinkware brand at a higher price point, offering innovative features such as push-button autoseal tops.
- Cutter & Buck Travel Mugs: Respected, upscale brand with high-quality tumblers and mugs.
Camper mugs
Camper mugs are wider in diameter and include a speckled finish. They’re also very lightweight and virtually unbreakable, so they’re easy to pack for camping trips or boating. They have a lower price point and are available in both ceramic and stainless steel.
Bistro mugs
With a stylish rounded design and a uniquely designed handle, bistro mugs are a top choice among many coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, and hotels. Many affordable choices are available in ceramic or glass, with 15+ colors to choose from.
Classic C-handle mugs
Classic c-handle glass and ceramic mugs are extremely popular due to a low price point, classic look, and wide selection. Stock up on these for the office or hand them out at tradeshows.
Café mugs
Café mugs tend to be taller and hold more coffee than the average mug in a sleek, modern design that displays your brand’s logo. They are available in 15+ colors and range in size from 9oz to 18oz.
COFFEE MUG MATERIALS
The right material for your mugs will depend on what qualities you are looking for, with the most popular materials including ceramic, glass, stainless steel and plastic.
Ceramic
Durable ceramic mugs feature a great surface to beautifully and clearly display your logo.
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Glass
Glass mugs have a high-quality look, making them an ideal corporate gift for making an impression. However, these mugs are breakable and heavier to carry, so they will require extra care in shipping and use.
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Stainless Steel
Stainless steel mugs are durable, eco-friendly, and retain temperature in travel or tumbler mugs better than any other material, especially with options like vacuum and double wall insulation.
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Plastic
Plastic is a popular choice due to its affordability and wide variety of designs, and are a great option for those on a tight budget. However, most plastic mugs do not retain heat for long periods of time. If this is a concern, stainless steel is the best choice.
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ADDITIONAL COFFEE MUG CONSIDERATIONS
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Price
There are a wide variety of price options for coffee mugs, so you can find the mug that fits your budget. If you are on a tight budget, we carry many affordable coffee mugs; depending on the quantity ordered, mugs can be as low as $1.23 each.
Learn more by calling our team at 855-833-5893 9AM and 6PM EST, Monday–Friday.
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Lid styles & special features
There are a variety of lid styles and special features available, each having their own advantages.
- Common lid styles
- Press-on: For ceramic travel mugs. Not recommended for those concerned with leakage and spillage.
- Twist-on: For ceramic, plastic and stainless steel. Not recommended for those concerned with leakage and spillage.
- Push-on: Many push-on lids feature a slide-lock drink opening and have an easy push functionality.
- Thumb-slide: Perfect for avoiding leakage, this option is great for on-the-go use.
- Push button autoseal: The best option for avoiding leaks plus retains temperature longer.
- Special features
- Double-wall insulated: Great for allowing drinks to retain desired temperatures longer. Many have a stainless steel exterior and BPA-free plastic interior. One of our most popular double-wall insulated tumblers is the Evolve 16 Oz Infinity Tumbler with double wall plastic insulation.
- Vacuum insulation: These mugs offer exceptional temperature retention, keeping a drink hot for hours. A popular vacuum-insulated mug is the 16 oz Morph Vacuum Travel Mug featuring a snap closure to keep beverages from spilling.
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Eco-friendly
People appreciate eco-friendly promotional products as the environmental crisis continues to grow in importance in people’s lives. We offer a variety of customizable eco-friendly mugs made with environmentally friendly materials.
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Made in USA
Many customers appreciate supporting U.S. businesses, so check out our wide selection of coffee mugs made in the USA, including café mugs, classic mugs, travel mugs and more.
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Free 24-hour rush production
If time is a concern in ordering custom coffee mugs, see our free 24-hour rush processing and production options, available on 100+ personalized coffee mugs. Learn more about how our 24-hour rush production works by calling 855-833-5893 9AM and 6PM EST, Monday–Friday.
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Multi-color imprint options:
Full-color imprinting is available on a variety of our mugs. If you see a [GRAPHIC] symbol underneath a mug, that means a full-color imprint is included in the price. We’re here to answer any of your questions regarding imprint options at 855-833-5893 9AM and 6PM EST, Monday–Friday.