Serious coffee drinkers are obsessive about their coffee mugs. They spend a great deal of time in choosing the right mug to use. They even go as far as keeping their coffee mugs hidden in locked drawers, away from the clutches of office predators. This can pose a bit of a problem when choosing promotional mugs to give away.

Coffee drinkers, like the rest of us, are governed by habit and, as such, will prefer to use their own unique mug because of its shape, design or feel. This is probably the reason why custom-made promotional mugs can be found in all but every office all over the U.K.

Mug selection can be difficult

Mugs as promotional gifts come in a wide variety of designs, colours and styles to please even the most brazen coffee hound. This means that there will be colourful mugs of every shape and design to display the company’s logo and message, no matter how complex they may be.

Finding the ideal mug as a promotional item can be time-consuming and, oftentimes, disappointing, most especially if it is meant to be used in various settings. There are mugs intended for office use that will look too big in the breakfast table and will never go well inside a car. It is for this reason that the choices in mugs are endless.

Mugs for every purpose

Printable mugs for promotional purposes come in several types: porcelain mugs, earthenware china mugs, travel mugs, plastic mugs and, for those who are "going green" and committed to a cleaner environment, mugs made out of recycled materials.

The most popular mug at home and in the office is the porcelain mug. It keeps the coffee hot for a longer period than other mugs yet can chip or break easily. The same is true with china mugs which are even more brittle. Hard plastic mugs, however, don’t retain the coffee’s heat for long but they are lightweight and almost unbreakable.

Travel mugs can be confusing as they come in different sizes and materials which can cause a bit of confusion. Standard and insulated travel mugs are for short-distance travel while thermos type mugs are for the longer drive.

Whichever mugs you choose as your promotional gift it will not only advertise your company’s business and message; but will serve as sincere tokens of your appreciation to individuals who have kept your business in existence.