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My husband bought me the most darling cream-colored snowman mug for Christmas. Impressions of snowflakes are on the mug, as well as two different snowmen pictures. It says "Be Merry". It's awesome!

However...

Just today I got a 20 oz cappucino mug in the mail, and I LOVE IT!


Fiestaware Cinnabar 418 20-Ounce Cappuccino Mug

I have a Cobalt Blue set of dishes, including 4 mugs. I almost bought some Cinnabar mugs. (Love that color!) But I thought I'd risk getting the larger capuccino mug, and I'm so glad I did! I thought it would be heavy, but it isn't. Another plus is that the handle loop is much larger than the mug handle. (But since I have small hands, it doesn't matter to me...but some people seem to mind going by the Amazon.com reviews of the smaller mug.)

What is your favorite mug or cup like? Is it me, or does Starbuck's taste better in ceramic (and not paper!) <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I hate those paper cups they add a sort of chemical aftertaste to the coffee its a china cup for me (if I am at home). Just wish china mugs were larger, I always have to have 2-3 mugs of coffee in the morning to get started than I drink jasmine green tea in the day.

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I have this favorite coffee mug that my sis sent me from Michigan. It says "Coffee Fiend!" on one side and then "Leelaunau coffe roasting Co" on the other. I left it in my neighbors truck one day- and all the sudden it became HER fav. coffee cup.. grr.. had to sneak it back home- haha- She just said "Hey, when did u steal your coffee cup back?" <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Quel

Meshella, you're probably right about the paper. I don't believe I ever had jasmine green tea. How is that different from regular green tea? (I've had regular green tea, and green tea with mint.)

'Quel LOL! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Isn't it funny how those mugs/cups become mine...all mine! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Coffee fiend...that's a good one! I'm finding, though, that it's not a good idea to keep filling up that huge cappucino mug with coffee, though. As I mentioned in my article Stress Relief - Caffeine and Sleep it tends to exacerbate stress levels and irritability. (If I'd only heed the information that I write about! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I'm sooo tempted to make a pot of coffee right now... <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

I prefer my Pfaltzgraff pedastel mugs. They keep my coffee and tea warm longer than a regular mug. I'd love to have a bigger cup but I find that with 4 kids I tend to sit my cup down a lot in the mornings.

That mug you posted a picture of is gorgeous! Love the color!

Hi Cheryl!

I was actually debating between a pedestal mug or the one that I ended up getting. It was through Amazon, so it was 'sight unseen'. Maybe I'll get a pedestal mug, too, eventually!

I really love the cinnabar color. I bought 2 cereal bowls in that color, too, and I love looking at it/using them, as well. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> The good thing about getting that kind of stuff at Amazon is that it's usually cheaper there plus if you order $25 or more, you can use Super Saver Shipping. I knew how heavy FiestaWare was, so I had wondered if Amazon would even allow Super Saver...but they did!

The super saver at Amazon can be a real money saver!

My dish set from Pfaltzgraf was discontinued several years ago so if I want a new piece I usually have to rely on eBay and sometimes the shipping is more than the purchase price. (It's heavy like Fiesta Ware)

I was actually thinking about getting some Fiesta Ware in the blue to use with my dish set. I love it's last-a-bility, like Pfaltzgraf.

Yes, it sure does save money!

I knew that Pfaltzgraf was heavy like Fiesta Ware, but I just never bought any pieces when I was out and about.

I had never heard of Fiesta Ware before a co-worker of my husband's told him about it. Apparently he and his wife go down to the Fiesta Ware warehouse every once in awhile and asked my husband if we wanted anything.

It was then that I got my full dish set. Then I'd add pieces in different colors like a seafoam green oval serving bowl, light blue gravy boat, butter dish, other bowls, and so on.

And guess what, Cheryl? I'm brewing a pot of coffee as we speak! LOL I debated if that was wise to do, but ah well. All this talk of coffee, and I just love Starbuck's Breakfast Blend. (And of course, I'll be drinking out of that big 20 ouncer!) <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Janet have you ever heard of Bybee? If you like the Fiesta Ware, you'd probably love Bybee. It's all handmade in Kentucky and it's heavy like Fiesta Ware. It's also fabulous for keeping warm foods warm and cold stuff cool.

If you buy Bybee in a retail store it can be a bit pricy but it's a definite collector's item (has been for years and years) and you can usually find pieces on eBay reasonably.

No, Cheryl, I've never heard of them. Maybe I saw them in a store? What stores are likely to carry that brand?