Cups & Mugs

Tea cups and mugs in glass, glazed ceramic and cast iron, from small cups for slow sipping to mugs for a long afternoon.
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  • Plum Blossom Tea Cups, Set of 2

    Plum Blossom Tea Cups, Set of 2

    Plum Blossom Tea Cups, Set of 2
    £39.99  (Inc. VAT)
  • Moss green glazed tea cup from a three-quarter angle, showing the rounded egg shape and the rim

    Japanese-Inspired Glazed Tea Cup

    Japanese-Inspired Glazed Tea Cup
    £29.90  (Inc. VAT)
  • Buttercup double-wall glass cup with dried yellow flowers, on a soft grey background

    Double-Wall Glass Cup with Dried Flowers

    Double-Wall Glass Cup with Dried Flowers
    £29.90  (Inc. VAT)
  • Ceramic Mug Warmer Gift Set, 400 ml

    Ceramic Mug Warmer Gift Set, 400 ml

    Ceramic Mug Warmer Gift Set, 400 ml
    £44.90  (Inc. VAT)
  • Black ceramic tea mug with lid, wooden handle and mountain relief

    Ceramic Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid, 300 ml

    Ceramic Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid, 300 ml
    £59.95  (Inc. VAT)
  • Cat Glass Tea Mug with Fish Infuser, 250 ml

    Cat Glass Tea Mug with Fish Infuser, 250 ml

    Cat Glass Tea Mug with Fish Infuser, 250 ml
    £29.90  (Inc. VAT)
  • Double-Wall Glass Tea Cups, 50 ml, Set of 2

    Double-Wall Glass Tea Cups, 50 ml, Set of 2

    Double-Wall Glass Tea Cups, 50 ml, Set of 2
    £12.90  (Inc. VAT)

Tea cups and mugs in glass, ceramic and cast iron

A good cup changes how tea feels in the hand. This collection brings together tea cups and mugs in glass, glazed ceramic and cast iron, from tiny 50 ml cups made for slow sipping to a 400 ml mug for a long afternoon. Some are small and handleless, others have a wooden handle, a lid or an infuser, so you can brew loose leaves right where you drink. Whether you want a single cup to treat yourself or a pair to share, you will find a shape that suits your tea. Pour a little, sip, and pour again, or settle in with a full mug.

Glass, ceramic or cast iron: which cup material suits you?

Each material changes the feel of the cup. Clear glass shows the colour of the tea, and double-wall glass gives a clean look, with one cup sealing real dried flowers between its walls. Glazed ceramic is rounded and soft in the hand, with a glaze that flows differently on every piece. Cast iron cups come as a matching pair, made to go with the teapot of the same design. Playful options include a mug with a cat-shaped lid and a fish infuser. If you already have a pot, browse our teapots to find one that goes with your cups.

Choosing a cup or mug for the way you drink tea

Think about how you drink. The 50 ml glass cups and 60 ml cast iron cups are made for small pours, a little at a time. A cup of about 175 ml, or a glass cup or mug of 250 to 350 ml, suits a longer sip. For tea at your desk, the ceramic mug with infuser and lid brews about 300 ml of loose leaves in one place, and the mug warmer set comes with a USB warming plate (wall plug not included), so you can set your mug down between sips. Each page lists exact sizes, colours and care notes.

Care and gift ideas for tea cups and mugs

Care is simple. Wash by hand with a soft sponge, and check each page before using the dishwasher or the microwave, as most pieces here are not suitable for either. Avoid sudden changes of temperature, such as rinsing a hot cup under cold water, and never use a chipped or cracked cup. Pairs are sold as sets of two, and single cups come in a choice of colours or designs. Cups and mugs also make an easy gift for someone who loves tea; take a look at our gifts under £30. Questions before you order? Write to contact@ooloteaware.com and we will reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.