Archive of: History

The mug has always been seen by polite society as the poor relation to the teacup. But its history is longer and richer; and it’s now the UK’s receptacle of choice. Here we take a look at the history of the humble mug, from its earliest origins to its place in today’s tea etiquette.

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Tea or coffee? It’s a common enough question, but one that makes passions run high in the UK. So which of these drinks are Brits pouring most frequently into their favourite mugs? And which can claim to be the better choice? Let battle commence!

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