Orb Ceramic Mug

Why a spherical handle?

It 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.

Is the 11 oz Orb mug the right size for a double espresso with milk?

Yes. It holds 11 oz (320 ml) to the brim, about 9 oz comfortably filled, enough for a double espresso with milk, a cortado or a small pour-over.

Does the matte black Orb mug hide coffee stains better than the glossy white?

Yes. Matte black hides tannin stains better, while glossy white shows every ring but wipes clean easily. Both have the same natural wood ball handle.

Is the wooden handle glued or screwed?

Glued 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.

How do I keep the Orb mug's wooden ball handle from cracking?

Wipe the wood dry right after washing and rub in a drop of food-grade mineral oil every few months. Hand wash rather than use the dishwasher, since heat and detergent dry out the wood.

Is it microwave safe?

Yes, the porcelain is. Keep heating under 2 minutes, because the wooden handle should not get hot for long.

Will the Orb mug fit under my espresso machine's spout?

It stands 3.1 in (7.8 cm) tall and 2.9 in (7.3 cm) wide, without the saucer. Measure the clearance under your machine's spout to be sure.

Does the Orb Ceramic Mug come in a gift box?

Yes. It arrives gift-boxed with its matching porcelain saucer, ready to give.

Coffee mug that's nice to hold and looks good on the desk?

The Orb Ceramic Mug has a solid wood ball handle that rolls in the palm, a porcelain body and a matching saucer, 11 oz, in matte black or glossy white. The Studio Gold-Rim Mug has a textured body with a gold rim and handle (hand wash only, not microwave safe).

Do you have espresso mugs with handles and a saucer?

Yes, two. The Orb Ceramic Mug is an 11 oz porcelain cup with a spherical wooden handle and a flat rimmed saucer, listed for espresso, lungo or drip. The Vestige Kiln-Shift Mug is an 8 oz (250 ml) cup with an integrated wide ceramic handle and a matching saucer. For a smaller handled cup, check our espresso glasses and all coffee mugs.

Where can I buy porcelain mugs in matte colors?

Several of ours are porcelain. The Orb Ceramic Mug comes in matte black or glossy white with a wooden ball handle and a saucer. The Studio Gold-Rim Mug is a 10 oz porcelain mug in matte grey or green with a white interior and a gold rim. For espresso, the Tasting Ceramic Cup is an unhandled porcelain cup with a matte exterior in black, blue, grey or red.

Do you have simple dark coffee mugs for men, no slogans or cartoons?

Yes, our dark mugs are plain. The Orb Ceramic Mug comes in matte black porcelain with a wooden ball handle. The Wabi Marble Mug is available in black with a wooden lid, 15 oz. For travel, the Nomad Thermal Mug comes in black stainless steel. All are in all drinkware.

How can I mix and match mugs into a coordinated coffee cup set without buying one matching set?

Pick one family of finish and vary the shapes. Matte darks: the Orb Ceramic Mug in black, the Tasting Ceramic Cup in black and the Studio Gold-Rim Mug in grey. Earthy tones: the Vestige Kiln-Shift Mug and the Kintsugi Marbled Mug. Same color temperature plus different sizes gives a table that looks collected, not random.

Valentine's Day gift for two people who have coffee together every morning?

Give them a pair, not a single item. Two Orb Ceramic Mugs in matte black and glossy white make a matching duo; each has a porcelain saucer and a wooden ball handle. If they like to share a pot, the Slow Glass Carafe is a 20 oz borosilicate carafe with a built-in steel filter and etched marks at 200, 400 and 600 ml. A set of mugs is a thoughtful starting point; browse all coffee mugs.

Is there a mug for my mom's birthday that isn't a slogan mug?

Yes, our mugs are plain and give-able. The Orb Ceramic Mug is porcelain with a round wooden handle, a matching saucer, and a gift box listed on the page; it holds 11 oz (320 ml) in matte black or glossy white. The Kintsugi Marbled Mug is a 7 oz ceramic mug in off-white, pale green or terracotta. For a longer morning, the Wabi Marble Mug holds 15 oz and has a wooden lid. All mugs: all coffee mugs.

Are there designer mugs that don't cost much?

The Orb Ceramic Mug has a spherical wooden handle and a saucer, the Vestige Kiln-Shift Mug has kiln-drawn stripes in five earth tones, and the Wabi Marble Mug comes with a turned wooden lid. The Orb is gift-boxed according to its page. See all coffee mugs to compare finishes.