The Best Coffee Mugs, According to Bon Appétit Editors

Despite being constantly dragged away from my coffee, every sip I take upon return is heated to my preset target temperature of exactly 137°F. I know when this heat level is reached because we live in the future and this magical coffee mug is synced to my iPhone. It’s not an exaggeration to say this is a life-changing product I use multiple times per day. It has eliminated lukewarm coffee from my life, and I’m never going back. —Dan Siegel, senior director of creative development

How do I adore my Stack Mug? Let me count the ways. It’s dishwasher-safe. It’s beautifully glazed and shaped to, well, easily stack in your cabinet. It’s got a just-thin-enough lip and is substantial without being heavy. The handle feels almost custom-fit, looping snugly around my finger as I tote hot cups of tea around my apartment.

And, I will argue, it is the perfect size. This is no behemoth mug, but an 8-ounce marvel that delivers steamy hot sips from first to last. There’s no leftover pool of chilly coffee to chug because the Stack holds a Goldilocks-level amount of your preferred drink, which you’ll happily finish before it goes cold. —Kelsey Jane Youngman, senior service editor

In a cupboard filled to the brim with niche kitschy mugs, I find myself gravitating to my nectarine orange Le Creuset Vancouver mug. I’m very particular when it comes to mug size, in that they need to be larger than my hand. The Le Creuset fulfills that need, which means it’s big enough for highly caffeinated chai, milky matcha lattes, and cozy hot chocolates. The handle is super comfortable.

Because it’s made with stoneware, this mug is also durable. I’ve popped it into the dishwasher many times without issue and have accidentally toppled it over without causing any cracks. I’ve also found that it microwaves well. The handles on a lot of other mugs I own heat up to the point where I can’t touch or handle them out of the microwave even after just 30 seconds, but I’ve found that this isn’t the case with this cup. If you’re not a fan of orange, it also comes in a bunch of other colorways. —Urmila Ramakrishnan, associate director of social media

Generally speaking I am not short of opinions, but when it comes to mugs, my most volatile inner Anton Ego runs free like a spilled cup of coffee. Too rough! Too small! Weird handle! Too shiny! The fact is, I don’t get out of bed for less than a 350g (think 12-ounce if that helps) pour of coffee, which I brew right into my mug. Felt and Fat’s 12-ounce mugs are just the right size, and their feel and profile is reassuringly balanced with soft, clean lines, and an ergonomic handle. My coffee filter holders sit comfortably and stably within them with zero tippiness.

I love the look of their confetti spatter-painted design in particular, which features a restrained spray of color against a neutral background, making them integrate well with my cabinet graveyard of colorful but ultimately inadequate mugs that didn’t make the cut. —Chris Morocco, food director

Do I need a specific mug for my coffee? No. But I find that a good coffee chalice makes for a more pleasurable morning, which sets the tone for the day. More times than I can recount, the one you least expect surprises you. The Miir TruEnamel Camp Cup was an afterthought add to our overstuffed mug shelf (yes, a purge is long overdue), but has become a go-to.