Autumn is the perfect time of year for hot drinks, it’s a time when you want coziness and warmth. So, let’s talk about the best mugs for hot drinks. It is so nice to enjoy your favorite hot drink on a cold evening and warm your hands against a hot mug. It doesn’t matter what drink you choose – tea, coffee, cocoa or mulled wine, but it is important to choose a good mug so that your impressions of your favorite drink are even more pleasant. It is important that the mug is functional, and also stylish, so that it pleases your eye this autumn. Let’s take a look at the options for you this autumn.
Ceramic mugs
Ceramic mugs are ideal for your hot drinks, they retain heat well so your tea will stay hot for longer. Ceramic mugs can have many shapes, sizes, and have a variety of designs. So you can choose a mug depending on which drink you prefer, a small mug for coffee or a large one for tea. A ceramic mug will serve you for many years. Ceramic does not absorb odors, does not contain harmful substances and does not emit toxins when heated, which, by the way, allows you to heat your drink in the microwave.
Enameled mugs
These mugs have their own distinct style that I think is perfect for autumn. They combine simplicity and cosiness, creating a special vibe. The main advantage of these mugs is durability, they will not break as easily as ceramic or glass mugs. Therefore, you can easily take enameled mugs to a picnic in the forest. These mugs can withstand high temperatures, and despite their strength, they are quite light and easy to clean.
Glass mugs
Would you like to have a practical and stylish mug in your kitchen? Then you definitely need to buy at least one glass mug. Your drink will look incredible with such a mug, especially cocoa with small marshmallows, or a drink of an unusual color. Glass mugs with a double bottom look even more interesting, retain heat better, and will also protect your hands from burns.
Insulated travel Mugs
This is the perfect option for you if you like to enjoy hot drinks outside the home. Ride in the car, walk in the park, and enjoy the beauty of the colorful autumn landscape with your favorite drink in hand, and don’t worry about spilling something on yourself. Insulated mugs usually keep warm for several hours, and are also very durable and easy to clean. Another advantage of such mugs is environmental friendliness, when you come to a coffee shop for delicious coffee, take this mug with you to avoid using a disposable cup.
Well, we have looked at different types of mugs, and I think you have found the best mugs for hot drinks for you. Now I want to share different recipes with you, I hope you will find something new for yourself and diversify your list of autumn drinks.
Hot drinks this autumn: the best recipes
- Spicy tea latte
Add orange peel, ginger and spicy spices – cinnamon and cloves to boiling water. Boil this for 5 minutes, then add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea. Cover with a lid and let the drink infuse for 10 minutes. While whisking the hot milk, then pour it into a mug of tea, and carefully add the milk and foam on top.
- Mexican hot chocolate
Heat the regular and condensed milk and melt the dark chocolate. Add the brown sugar, vanilla, cocoa and a pinch of chili pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until the hot chocolate thickens.
- Orange-cranberry punch
Mix cranberry and orange juices in a pan, bring to a boil. Add orange slices, cinnamon to this and warm up with the punch.
Conclusion
On cold days and evenings, the perfect mug for your drinks can improve your mood. Choose the right material and size for your favorite drinks. Warm yourself up in this cold season, create comfort for yourself in these gray and melancholy days. Improve your mood with simple things and enjoy this time of year. Share your favorite hot drink recipes in the comments.
I am Linda. A housewife and a writer, and also the founder of this site. I love cooking and collecting cookware sets. I’ve been blogging since 2020, and in this blog, you can find cookware-related problems and solutions, cookware reviews, safe cookware sets, and more.
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