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Halloween mugs, chosen well
Halloween is a short season, so a mug that only works in October spends eleven months in a cupboard. The designs that get real use are the ones that read as autumnal rather than strictly spooky — a black matte glaze, a pumpkin that could pass for a squash, a moon and bare branches. They carry through Halloween and keep working into November, which more than doubles their year.
If you do want overt Halloween, size for the drinks. October is hot chocolate, spiced cider and pumpkin lattes, all of which want a wide 12 to 15 oz mug with room for cream on top. A standard 11 oz mug is fine for coffee and cramped for anything with a topping.
Halloween mugs also work well as party pieces. Ceramic mugs handle mulled cider and hot punch far better than plastic cups, they hold heat outdoors, and a set with names on becomes the thing people take home. If you are ordering personalized Halloween mugs for a party, allow a couple of weeks — they are printed to order, and October is a busy production month.
Halloween mug questions, answered
When should I order Halloween mugs?
By early October for stock designs, and mid-September if you want personalized mugs for a party — printed-to-order items need extra production time in a busy month.
Are black glazed mugs harder to keep clean?
They hide coffee stains better than white but show limescale and water marks more. A rinse and a proper dry avoids both.
What size mug is best for hot cider or cocoa?
Twelve to 15 oz. Autumn drinks usually have cream, marshmallows or spices on top, and an 11 oz mug leaves no headroom.
Are Halloween mugs dishwasher safe?
Our printed and glazed Halloween mugs are. Anything with metallic or glow-in-the-dark detailing should be hand washed.
Can I get Halloween mugs with names on?
Yes. Personalized Halloween mugs with a name on each are a common choice for parties and for children who use the same mug every year.
Will a Halloween mug look out of place after October?
Depends on the design. Black glazes, moons and harvest motifs sit comfortably through autumn. Cartoon ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns are firmly seasonal.