{"product_id":"orb-ceramic-mug-wooden-ball-handle","title":"Orb Ceramic Mug","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fp-body-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.55;margin:0 0 1.2em 0;font-weight:500\"\u003ePorcelain body · Wood ball handle · Flat saucer · Two finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.65;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1em 0;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.78)\"\u003eA ceramic body and a wooden ball for a handle. The Orb refuses the usual mug grammar, the grip rolls in the palm, the saucer holds the shape, the silhouette earns its space on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1em;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.2em 0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrb Ceramic Mug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a porcelain coffee cup with a spherical wooden handle and a flat rimmed saucer. 10.5 oz capacity (11 oz), two finishes, matte black or glossy white, built for espresso, lungo, or drip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:2px solid currentColor;padding-left:1em;margin:1.5em 0 0 0;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;opacity:0.9\"\u003eThe mug that breaks the rule.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdetails class=\"fp-body-discover\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fp-body-discover__inner\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e1 ceramic mug, gift-boxed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eBody material\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eHandle material\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eSolid turned wood, natural finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e10.5 oz (11 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eH 3.1 in × Ø 2.9 in (7.8 × 3 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eMatte black, glossy white\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eSaucer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eFlat porcelain with slight rim, matches cup finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eHand wash recommended for wood handle longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eMicrowave safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eYes (porcelain only, avoid prolonged heating of wood handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eMug × 1, saucer × 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.7em;opacity:0.85\"\u003ePorcelain is forgiving. Wood prefers a gentle hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash preferred:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm water, mild soap, soft sponge. The dishwasher works in a pinch, but prolonged heat and detergent dry out the wooden handle over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry the handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the wood ball immediately after washing. Trapped moisture between the wood and porcelain can loosen the bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood conditioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once every few months, rub a drop of food-grade mineral oil into the handle to keep the grain from drying and cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The porcelain is microwave-safe, but avoid heating for more than 2 minutes, the wooden handle can get uncomfortably warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhy a spherical handle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eIt is a tactile experiment. Your fingers wrap the sphere naturally, or your thumb rests on top while the hand cradles the side. Either grip feels more deliberate than hooking a finger through a loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eHow much coffee does it hold?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003e10.5 oz to the brim, about 9 oz comfortably filled. That is a double espresso with room for milk, or a small pour-over, or a cortado with extra foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhich finish should I pick?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eMatte black is subtle and modern, hides tannin stains better. Glossy white is bright and classic, shows every ring but cleans easily. Both pair with the same natural wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eIs the wooden handle glued or screwed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eGlued with food-safe adhesive, then reinforced with a hidden pin for shear strength. It will not unscrew, but repeated soaking in a dishwasher can weaken the bond over time, hand washing extends the lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eCan I use it for tea?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eYes. The size is ideal for a single loose-leaf steep or a small pot pour. 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