01 Culture
Your ugly mug deserves a defence.
Taste is personal. Attachment is something else entirely.
Read the full argument ↗The opinion issue / No. 01
An independent journal of everyday obsessionsGood coffee.Questionable
attachments.
Beautiful objects. Unreasonable loyalties. A journal for people with a favourite mug.
An editorial illustration of two very different attachments.
A QUICK QUESTION
What makes a mug yours?
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The games room
A little play. A lot of personality.
Explore the Mug Vote results, then find your deal-breaker.
01 / THE RESULTS
Your morning mug verdict
Voting has closed. Olive Harmony leads the final leaderboard with 77 of 563 matchup votes. See how all ten mugs ranked.
View final results 02 / ABOUT TWO MINUTESFind your deal-breaker
Choose what matters to you—rim, handle, weight, size—and discover your mug preferences.
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The considered edit
Objects worth an opinion.
A few candidates for your next unreasonable attachment.
Olive Harmony · Ceramic
Why we chose it: Hand-painted pattern brings colour to the everyday cup.
The trade-off: Choose your size and pattern carefully; availability differs by variant.
$17.10 CAD
Alice in Wonderland · 25 oz
Why we chose it: For the reader who wants the cupboard to have a little character.
The trade-off: At 25 oz, this is a generous cup rather than a small, quick coffee.
$20.85 CAD
ZWILLING Sorrento Plus · Set of 2
Why we chose it: For the person who likes to see the coffee. Two double-wall glass mugs, 355 ml each. Matching is allowed.
The trade-off: A set of two rather than a single mug; glass will not suit every routine.
$59.85 CAD
VSSL Nest · 10 oz
Why we chose it: For a smaller coffee outside. 10 oz, a splash-proof lid and a firm no to the dishwasher.
The trade-off: A smaller 10 oz capacity, and not dishwasher-safe.
$21.35 CADReader rituals
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