METZ offers 100% trackable teas and tisanes sourced directly from the world’s finest growers, farmers and manufacturers. A new standard in luxury food service.

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P & T is a specialty tea company founded in Berlin that interpret and promote the role of fine tea for a creative and fulfilling modern lifestyle.

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The Elmwood Inn Fine Teas story began in 1990 when Shelley Richardson opened a tea room in Perryville, Kentuck, today one of America's favorite locations for a traditional afternoon tea.

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As the ONLY large scale commercial tea farm in North America, The Charleston Tea Plantation offers a variety of teas, each made with 100% American grown tea produced on the plantation.

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Tea Mugs

Tea Mugs: The Proper Way To Enjoy Your Hot Drink

As most tea lovers know, one cup is never enough. The aroma, the taste, the ritual — tea drinking is a powerful experience and it’s best enjoyed with a quality cup. But there are tons of options … handles, no handles, big, small, glass … which one is best?

How to find the perfect size tea mug?

First, let’s uncover the difference between teacups and tea mugs. A teacup is on the smaller side and it’s usually used in formal settings. Think tea parties or tea ceremonies. Tea mugs are just like coffee mugs, and a little bigger than teacups (usually at least 8oz). And they’re great for daily or casual use.


To find the perfect size cup or mug for your tea, look to your teapot for cues. Smaller teapots call for smaller teacups. Bigger brews with strainers are best for bigger tea mugs.

Which tea mug material is best?

Tea mugs are also crafted from different materials.

Ceramic tea mugs

  • No lingering aromas or flavors
  • Use hot or cold
  • Thicker mugs have great heat retention

Insulated steel tea mugs

  • Durable design
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Usually eco-friendly

Enamel tea mugs

  • Lightweight
  • Shatterproof
  • Dishwasher safe and easy to clean

Why does tea taste better in a tea mug?

Some tea lovers prefer tea mugs because of the subtle taste difference. Most tea mugs don’t hang on to tea aromas and flavors. So each tea mug is as fresh as the one before it.


Alternatively, some tea lovers prefer mugs because of how they feel in their hands. Tea mugs are heavier than teacups, and we associate heaviness with quality.

Are VIVA tea mugs leak-proof?

Yes! All VIVA cups and tea mugs available on the store are leakproof. This is because VIVA makes every no-leak lid with a double-sealing mechanism.


Tea Mugs

What kind of tea are you brewing, how long did you brew it, and where are you going to drink it? Every cup of tea is different, and we love different types of tea mugs. From the instantly recognizable to the elegantly modern, enjoy your tea in the vessel it deserves.