Mug Gift Ideas
A mug on its own is a nice gift. A mug filled with a few well-chosen extras is a gift people remember. Here are our favorite mug gift ideas, what to put inside, and how to pick the right mug for the person you're shopping for.
What to put in a mug gift
For coffee lovers
A bag of whole bean or ground coffee from a local roaster, a few biscotti and a handwritten note. For an easy upgrade, add single-serve pour-over bags.
For tea drinkers
Loose-leaf tea or a selection of tea bags, honey sticks and a small tea infuser. Pair it with one of our tea mugs.
Hot chocolate mug gift
Cocoa mix, mini marshmallows and a candy cane or chocolate spoon. A roomy 15 oz mug from our hot chocolate mugs leaves space for all of it.
Sweet treats
Wrapped chocolates, fudge or homemade cookies. Pack them in a small cellophane bag first to keep them fresh.
A cozy self-care mug
A pair of fuzzy socks, a lip balm and a sachet of herbal tea make a comforting pick-me-up gift.
Mug gift ideas by occasion
Christmas and secret Santa
A festive design filled with cocoa or candy is a classic. See our Christmas mugs.
Birthdays
Match the design to their personality: something cute, something funny or something truly unique.
Coworkers and thank-you gifts
A mug with a clever quote plus a bag of good coffee is thoughtful, useful and affordable.
How to choose the right mug
- Color: black for a bold look, white for bright designs, two-tone for a pop of color.
- Size: 11 oz for a regular coffee drinker, 15 oz for big-mug fans and fillers. See the mug size guide.
- Design: think about their humor, hobbies or favorite season.
The finishing touch
Wrap it neatly with our step-by-step guide on how to wrap a mug, or browse all gift mugs.