Mug Shots
Tea and other hot beverages are very important to British people, as are the mugs that we drink them out of. I conducted some research at my workplace to find out what kinds of mugs people prefered and why. Here are the results:
Luke says, "You don't choose the Doctor Who cup, it chooses you. Uff my goodness, a real beauty. If Hasselhof was a mug, then he'd be this one. Strong, stylish and slightly salty. "
"As a Traidcraft supporter this has been my favourite mug for years. That was until today when in an unfortunate superglue incident I became indefinitely attached to what is now my least-favourite mug." Phil quips.
Phil is also rather proud of this Bobby Dazzler:
Becky comments, "This mug is almost perfect - not too big but not too small and a pleasing slope from rim to base. It is also white, which is a crucial element of good mug design. It is permissible for the outside decoration of a mug to be multi-coloured, but the inside must always be white, or the colour is reflected in your tea, making it look murky and unappetising. Improvements to this design would be if it was made of China rather than ceramic. I also don't really like the green, flowery design on this one. It's on the way though. In its next incarnation it may achieve mug perfection."
FT says, "I like a bit of colour co-ordination when selecting a good mug. See how Aladdin's face matches the shirt and tie..."
Tessa (left) says, "I like a plain black mug. It's sophisticated, it speaks of Fair Trade, and black is the new black."
Anne regards the choice of mugs as a crucial factor in the enjoyment of tea. She says, "There is only really one acceptable shape of mug and it is this one. It has to be chunky, cheap pottery. None of that bone china nonsense. The handle must be big enough to get at least 3 fingers in and the sides of the mug must be straight. Light coloured mugs are preferable and simple designs are permissible."
For more pictures of Anne's personal mug collection, click here.
Jean says that she prefers mugs that are big
and preferably made of china. So now you know.
Chilean Beekeepers Celia and Chino showing off their Traidcraft mugs.
