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Durable, colourful mugs

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24HoursFromTulseHill · 20/09/2026 09:06

I've reached the time in my life when I want a set of matching mugs.
However, I am clumsy and thin china mugs will not survive a year with me.
Give me your recommendations for colourful but durable mugs for tea & coffee.
Stackable is a bonus but not essential.

I like the look of the Pantone ones but from the photos I think they might be too thin.
I like the le creusset ones but also think they're a bit wanky - they're not going in the oven so don't need to be from that brand.

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AnnoyedByAlfieBear · 20/09/2026 09:22

Lecruset are very colourful and durable.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 20/09/2026 09:32

YY to Le Creuset

TISSHA · 20/09/2026 09:37

Got both Pantone and Le Creuset!

Pantone are thin, but pretty durable I’ve found.

Le Creuset are indestructible. But SO THICK. I never drink out of them, they’re just too….clumsy and thick for me, I really don’t like them. Everyone else loves them though and they definitely keep the drink warmer for longer, but it’s just such a grim sensation for me to drink out of them.

My ultimate are McLaggan mugs. Bone china so thin, but I’ve not broken one yet. Pantone mugs are thicker than these.

Le Creuset also tend to go a bit chalky in the dishwasher over years, and believe me, they will last YEARS.

midlifeattheoasis · 20/09/2026 09:37

We seem to have inadvertently started “collecting” le creuset mugs too, but can’t believe how steadily the price has risen since we go our. first two!

I do love them though

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