White Mugs

Classic white ceramic coffee mugs with a glossy finish that makes every colour in the print look brighter. White is the size-for-size favourite for a reason: it suits watercolour, photography, dense illustration and plain typography equally well. Printed to order in the USA in 11 oz and 15 oz, with free shipping on every US order.

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Why white mugs show prints best

A white mug gives the artwork a neutral background, so colours land exactly as they were drawn. Pale washes stay pale, bright tones stay bright, and there is no colour cast pulling the design in another direction. For watercolour, photographic prints and anything with soft gradients, a white body is the only honest choice.

White, black or two-tone

White shows colour most accurately. Black mugs do the opposite: they make light line art and single-colour designs pop, and they hide coffee marks. Two-tone mugs keep the white exterior but add a coloured interior and handle, which works beautifully when the accent picks up a colour from the print itself.

Glossy white ceramic, printed to order

These are glossy white ceramic mugs with the design sublimated into the glaze rather than applied on top, so it does not peel at the handle or wash away. Available in 11 oz and 15 oz. Start from the artwork instead in animal mugs, floral mugs or cute mugs, or bring your own in photo mugs.

White coffee mugs: common questions

Do white mugs stain from coffee or tea?

The glazed surface resists staining, but tannin marks can build up over time. A soft scrub or a soak in warm water with bicarbonate of soda clears them.

Which prints look best on white?

Everything. Watercolour, photography, dense colour and fine line art all reproduce accurately on a white body.

What sizes do white mugs come in?

11 oz and 15 oz. Compare them in our coffee mug sizes guide.

Are they dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes, both. Use the top rack of the dishwasher for the longest-lasting print.

Is the white a true white or off-white?

A clean, bright white with a glossy glaze, not a cream or ivory tone.

Do you ship for free?

Shipping is free on every order to the United States, with no minimum. Canadian orders are charged at checkout.