ancient mugs were usually carved in wood or bone, ceramic or shaped of clay, while most modern ones are made of ceramic materials such as bone china, earthenware, porcelain, or stoneware What are most mugs made of? Mugs can be made from a variety of materials, but most often, they are made from porcelain, wood, … Read more
The ceramic cup , due to its thicker wall will retain heat longer than the glass cup. With the glass cup, you can watch your tea steep. A visual cue helps monitor the tea steeping. The ceramic cup is more forgiving material and less likely to break. Which glass is good for tea? The ceramic … Read more
You can engrave ceramic mugs, dishes, vases, pots and even flooring pieces If you want to engrave a ceramic item, the best time is before the ceramic piece has the shiny glaze placed onto it. The rough ceramic is easy to engrave and from there you can easily add glaze to protect the new engraving. … Read more
Price points for engraving yeti cups and other stainless steel cups range anywhere from $5 to $40 based on location. What is the average price for engraving? For most engraving companies (like Dayspring Pens), personalization is free. The cost is included in the price of the items. Other companies will probably only charge a small … Read more
The most valuable bone china pieces can be worth thousands of dollars Usually, these items are rare and in excellent condition. For example, a single Shelley Lincoln teacup with a lily of the valley on it sold for about $1,200. It was a rare pattern and in perfect condition. How do I know if my … Read more
“Today, most all etiquette authorities agree; The proper way to hold a tea cup is with one or two fingers of the right hand put through the hole of the cup handle, while balancing the cup with your thumb on the top of the handle. Your other fingers should be curled beneath the handle,” says … Read more
four-ounce cups are usually the smallest disposable coffee cups available. These cups are typically used for small servings of espresso, such as single or double-shot espresso drinks, plus espresso-based drinks such as espresso macchiato. What is the smallest coffee size? Demi (3 ounces) Short (8 ounces) Tall (12 ounces) Grande (16 ounces) Venti (20 ounces … Read more
You’re open-minded and can embrace different opinions and points of view At times, you can also be firmly determined and decisive. If you catch yourself holding your mug like this, it’s a sign that you’re completely at ease and feeling great about life! What hand do you hold your mug with? Most mugs are made … Read more
Myka Meier of Beaumont Etiquette says the correct way to hold your coffee mug is like this. “ Loop your index finger into the handle and keep your thumb on top of the handle. Your remaining three fingers, middle, index and pinkie, are tucked into the palm of your hand” How do you carry hot … Read more
Flip each plate over and check out the backstamp. It often has the manufacturer’s name, the pattern name, and even the date. If it says “fine china” or “bone china,” your piece is the real thing for sure. How can I tell if I have real china? Flip each plate over and check out the … Read more