<p>Ceramic is more porous than glass, so a ceramic mug insulates better than regular glass and thus keep the coffee hotter, but <a href="https://youtu.be/h25CiDT_tL8" rel="nofollow noreferrer">double-walled glass insulates even better than ceramic</a>.</p>

<p>A porous mug might exchange molecules from one cup to the next. (Is there experimental data on that?)</p>

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2018-08-06T23:09:12.090Z
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Jerry101
<p>From experience, glass or ceramic is usually better, but eitherway whatever kind of cup you use, make sure to warm it before pouring your coffee in it. </p>

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2018-08-05T17:39:11.923Z
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Abdullah Babrouk
<p>Is there a general consensus on what some of the best mugs out there are in terms of keeping (drip/pour-over) coffee warm, style, and flavor? Ceramic? Double-walled glass?</p>

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2018-08-07T13:36:39.480Z
Could you please see [this question](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2600/how-much-does-the-shape-of-the-drinking-vessel-change-the-flavor/2601#2601)? Somewhat more generic in terms, but mostly cover the similar issues.
MTSan
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Are there general recommendations for mugs?
rougon
# Are there general recommendations for mugs?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-08-05)

Is there a general consensus on what some of the best mugs out there are in terms of keeping (drip/pour-over) coffee warm, style, and flavor? Ceramic? Double-walled glass?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Could you please see [this question](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/2600/how-much-does-the-shape-of-the-drinking-vessel-change-the-flavor/2601#2601)? Somewhat more generic in terms, but mostly cover the similar issues.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2018-08-06. Score: 1

Ceramic is more porous than glass, so a ceramic mug insulates better than regular glass and thus keep the coffee hotter, but [double-walled glass insulates even better than ceramic](https://youtu.be/h25CiDT_tL8).

A porous mug might exchange molecules from one cup to the next. (Is there experimental data on that?)


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### Answer by username_3 on 2018-08-05. Score: 0

From experience, glass or ceramic is usually better, but eitherway whatever kind of cup you use, make sure to warm it before pouring your coffee in it.


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