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What is the difference between a mug and a cup?
Mugs and cups are used for hot drinks and can be made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, stoneware, glass and plastic. When browsing this category, a practical way to choose is to start with the type of drink you usually serve, then look at the shape, size, and whether you prefer a handle or matching saucer.
Cups often have a handle and a saucer and usually hold 20 to 25 cl. Coffee mugs are available both with and without handles and typically hold 24 to 35 cl. Unlike cups, mugs do not have saucers. If you want a more traditional setting for coffee or tea, cups are often the natural choice. If you prefer a slightly larger size and a simpler format, mugs can be easier to compare and choose from.
Choosing between mugs and cups depends on your needs. For most situations, it helps to think about whether you want pieces for a classic coffee table, for everyday hot drinks, for espresso, or for drinks that need to stay warm for longer. On Kitchen Living Dining, this category sits within the wider table setting selection, so you can move easily from broad inspiration to more specific product types.
Find mugs and cups in many different styles
Mugs and cups are useful from the first coffee of the morning to tea later in the day or a cup of hot chocolate. They should be pleasant to look at and fit in with the rest of your tableware. Here, you can compare different designs, colours, shapes and sizes and narrow your choice by the way you want to serve your drinks.
If you are looking for a classic expression for hot drinks, you can explore white cups and mugs from brands such as Pillivuyt. If you want something more playful for children, there are also colourful options with fun motifs. The category is organised so you can move from the overall Mugs & Cups selection to the format that suits your needs best.
Children's cups and mugs
Children's cups and mugs are a useful place to start if you are looking for options made for younger users. In this part of the range, you will find cups and mugs in colourful designs and in durable plastic. The drinking experience matters here, so it can help to compare shape and handling when choosing. You can also explore brands such as Mepal within this type of range.
Espresso cups
If you are choosing smaller coffee servings, espresso cups make it easier to focus on the right format. A dedicated espresso cup differs from larger mugs and cups because it is intended for this specific style of coffee. If you are comparing options for an espresso setting, this category gives you a more direct overview than the broader selection. You can also find examples from brands such as BITZ.
Cups
Cups are a good choice if you want a traditional coffee table setting. Cups and saucers work well together, and the saucer gives you a place for a teaspoon, helping to keep the table or tablecloth cleaner. If you usually serve coffee or tea in a more classic way, this subcategory helps you compare the shapes and styles that fit that type of setting.
Mugs
Mugs are suited to freshly brewed coffee, tea and hot chocolate. They are available with or without handles, so this is often one of the first details to decide on when narrowing your choice. If you usually want a practical everyday option without a saucer, mugs are often the simpler route through the category.
Thermo mugs
Thermo mugs are suitable for coffee, tea and hot chocolate and help keep hot drinks warm for longer. If that is your main priority, this subcategory makes comparison easier than browsing standard mugs and cups. You can, for example, explore thermo mugs from Thermos. If you are looking beyond the table setting and want options for drinks on the go, you can continue from here to related solutions elsewhere in the webshop.
Set up a well-laid coffee table for guests
If you are serving coffee and cake, mugs and cups are only one part of the table setting. A practical way to build the full setting is to start with the drinkware and then add the pieces that support serving. You can combine your chosen mugs or cups with items from plates for cake plates, and with serving pieces from flatware and cutlery for cake forks and servers.
To present cakes or other sweet servings, you can also look at bowls and dishes. If you are putting together a table from several categories, this helps you move from the cups themselves to the pieces that complete the arrangement. For the table surface, tablecloths and other details from table accessories can help create a more coherent setting.
For coffee service, you can continue to jugs and carafes, where related serving pieces fit naturally alongside cups and mugs. If tea is preferred, the same category also helps when you want to serve drinks from teapots or similar pieces as part of the table setting. Milk can likewise be served in a suitable jug, and sugar can be placed in a bowl, so it is easy to build the complete serving setup step by step.
If your table setting includes more than hot drinks, you may also want to compare pieces from glassware for water and other drinks. If you are planning a broader drinks setup, bar accessories can be a relevant next category to explore. Together, these categories make it easier to move from one specific product type to a fuller overview of your table setting options.
Across the Mugs & Cups category, you will find many different shapes and styles, from classic cups with saucers to practical mugs, thermo mugs and children's designs. The category structure helps you compare by use first and then by details such as size, handle and overall look. This makes it easier to go from a broad search to the exact type of mug or cup that suits your tableware and the way you like to serve hot drinks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a mug and a cup?
Cups usually have a handle and a saucer and often hold around 20 to 25 cl, while mugs are typically slightly larger at about 24 to 35 cl and do not come with saucers. In everyday use, this means that cups often suit a more traditional coffee or tea setting, while mugs are a simpler choice for regular hot drinks.
How do I choose between mugs and cups for everyday use?
A practical way to choose is to start with the drink you usually serve, then compare size, shape and whether you want a handle or a matching saucer. In practice, this helps you narrow your choice based on how you actually drink coffee, tea or hot chocolate at home.
When should I choose espresso cups instead of regular cups or mugs?
Espresso cups are made for smaller coffee servings and differ from larger mugs and cups because they are intended for that specific style of coffee. This makes it easier to focus on the right format when you want a more suitable option for espresso rather than general hot drinks.
Are thermo mugs a good option if I want my drink to stay warm for longer?
Thermo mugs are intended for coffee, tea and hot chocolate and are designed to help keep hot drinks warm for longer. In everyday use, this means they can be a practical choice if temperature retention matters more to you than a classic cup-and-saucer setup.
What should I look for when choosing children's cups and mugs?
Children's cups and mugs are described as colourful options that can also be made from durable plastic for younger users. In practice, this helps you compare shape and handling first, so it is easier to choose something that feels manageable and suitable for everyday use.
How can I find the right type of mug or cup more easily on a webshop?
It helps to begin with the broad Mugs & Cups selection and then move into narrower options such as children's cups and mugs, espresso cups, cups, mugs or thermo mugs. This makes it easier to compare by use first and then by details such as size, handle and overall look.
What else do I need for a well-laid coffee table besides mugs and cups?
If you are serving coffee and cake, you may also want plates for cake servings, flatware and cutlery for teaspoons or cake forks, and bowls or dishes for sweet food. In practice, this helps you build the full table setting step by step rather than choosing the drinkware on its own.
How do cups and saucers help in a traditional coffee setting?
Cups and saucers work well together because the saucer gives you a place for a teaspoon and helps keep the table or tablecloth cleaner. In everyday use, this means a cup-and-saucer set can be a practical choice when you want a more classic way to serve coffee or tea.