{"title":"Mugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese mugs for coffee, tea and everyday drinks. Explore porcelain, stoneware and lacquerware designs, from space saving stackable mugs and double wall forms to tactile glazes and distinctive decoration. With different shapes, capacities and surface finishes, each is made in Japan and selected for something that makes an everyday mug more enjoyable to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echizen-urushi-lacquer-mug-with-cat","title":"Echizen Lacquerware Cat Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Lightweight resin lacquerware mug with a smooth feel in the hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Relaxed cat motif available in black, green, pink and red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Microwave and dishwasher safe for easy everyday use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a cat on this mug who seems entirely unbothered by the day ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simple motif gives the mug personality without making it feel overly decorative. Available in black, green, pink and red, it brings a playful detail to your morning tea or afternoon coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from PET\/ABS resin with a urethane coating, the mug is lightweight and smooth to hold, making it a useful choice for anyone who prefers lighter drinkware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts practical side matters as much as the design. Dishwasher suitability and the option to reheat drinks in the microwave make it easy to keep in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen urushi","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52928478675287,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-BLK","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928478708055,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-GRN","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":52928478740823,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-PNK","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52928478773591,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-RED","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05010.jpg?v=1778166490"},{"product_id":"chips-stackable-mug-280ml","title":"Stackable Porcelain Mug, 280ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Compact 280ml porcelain mug designed to stack neatly and save storage space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Comfortable shape and generous handle developed for easy everyday use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Five distinctive glaze options designed to mix as well as match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mug can earn its place through what happens after the drink is finished too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHIPS designed this 280ml mug to stack neatly, with a compact body that lets several mugs share far less shelf or cupboard space than conventional shapes. The form was developed from the mould with everyday handling in mind, balancing a stable stack with a generous handle and comfortable proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 280ml, it is a useful everyday size for tea or coffee without feeling oversized. The short, straight-sided form keeps the mug compact in the hand, while the broad handle gives plenty of room for a secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is a large part of the appeal. At iromizu, the mug comes in Colour Splash, White Navy, Green, Yellow and White Splash. Some are quiet and simple, others more playful, so a mixed stack can feel deliberately collected rather than perfectly matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf pour-over coffee is part of your routine, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/chips-coffee-dripper-for-1-2-cups?variant=52928479789399\"\u003eCHIPS Coffee Dripper\u003c\/a\u003e is designed to pair neatly with the mug, creating a compact brew set. The dripper comes in coordinating finishes, so the two pieces can be matched or mixed in the same way as the mugs themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIPS Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Colour Splash","offer_id":52928667386199,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-CHP-001-SPO","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Navy","offer_id":52928667418967,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-CHP-001-WND","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928667451735,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-CHP-001-GRN","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52928667484503,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-CHP-001-MUS","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Splash","offer_id":52928667517271,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-CHP-001-SPW","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04584.jpg?v=1776602647"},{"product_id":"mino-ware-mug-drops-pottery","title":"Mino Ware Ceramic Mug, Drops, 280ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Flowing glaze leaves different trails, pools and colour movement on every mug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Exposed reddish clay around the lower section adds a warmer, more tactile contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Compact 280ml size for everyday tea or coffee, dishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze is what gives this mug its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of settling into one completely even finish, it moves as the mug is fired, creating trails, pools and changes in colour across the surface. The exact pattern varies from piece to piece, so each mug has its own balance of glaze movement rather than a repeated factory-identical finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the lower section, the warmer reddish clay remains more visible beneath the glaze. That contrast between the smoother glazed body and the more earthy exposed area gives the mug a little more texture and depth when you hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, the mug is part of Minoru Touki’s Nagara collection of Mino Ware tableware. The maker develops its original ranges with everyday usability in mind, which fits this piece well: it has enough variation to feel individual, but remains an easy mug to use regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 280ml, it is a comfortable size for tea or coffee without feeling oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minoru Touki (みのる陶器)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928667844951,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-MNR-001-","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04585.jpg?v=1776602843"},{"product_id":"mino-ware-mug-aigetsu-shiro-pottery","title":"Mino Ware Ceramic Mug, Aigetsu Shiro, 280ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Indigo and soft white glaze shift into a different pattern on every mug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Natural colour variation gives the surface more character than a uniform glazed finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Compact 280ml size for everyday tea or coffee, dishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAigetsu Shiro is all about the way the indigo and white meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two tones move across the mug rather than forming a fixed pattern, with some areas becoming deeper and more saturated while others remain pale and soft. The balance varies naturally from piece to piece, so each mug has its own arrangement of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat variation is really the reason to choose this one. It is still an uncomplicated everyday mug, but the glaze gives it more visual interest than a single colour finish without making the design feel busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Aigetsu Shiro brings together the impression of indigo, moonlight and white, which suits the quiet contrast of the glaze. Made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, it belongs to Minoru Touki’s Nagara collection of Mino Ware tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 280ml, it works easily for a regular tea or coffee and is practical enough for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minoru Touki (みのる陶器)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928668008791,"sku":"CUG-CER-MIN-MNR-002-","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04590-2.jpg?v=1776602881"},{"product_id":"nature-mug-leaves","title":"NATURE Porcelain Mug, Leaves, 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Blue underglaze and red overglaze are fired separately, giving the leaf pattern visible depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 300ml size for a generous tea, coffee, hot chocolate or small serving of soup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hand-painted finish means subtle variation from one mug to another\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern on this mug has more depth than it first appears to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKIHARA creates the NATURE design in stages. Blue gosu is painted onto the bisque-fired porcelain before glazing and high firing. Red decoration is then added over the glaze and fired again at a lower temperature. Because the two colours sit at different layers of the finished surface, the leaf pattern gains a subtle three-dimensional quality rather than reading as one flat print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves spread freely around the white porcelain body, with the red and blue giving the pattern plenty of presence without covering the whole mug. As the decoration is finished by hand, small differences in colour and placement are part of the character of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 300ml, it is generous enough for tea, coffee or hot chocolate without becoming oversized. The form also works for a small serving of soup, giving it a little more flexibility than a conventional mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the same technique in a quieter design, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/nature-mug-stripe?variant=54052210180439\"\u003eNATURE Stripe mug\u003c\/a\u003e uses the same red and blue decoration with a more restrained geometric pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIHARA キハラ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052206215511,"sku":"CUG-CER-HAS-KHR-003-","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05416.jpg?v=1784562771"},{"product_id":"nature-mug-stripe","title":"NATURE Porcelain Mug, Stripe, 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Blue underglaze and red overglaze are fired separately, giving the simple stripes extra depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 300ml size for a generous tea, coffee, hot chocolate or small serving of soup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• More restrained than the Leaves design while keeping the same hand-painted character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo lines are enough to give this mug its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stripe design uses the same NATURE production method as the Leaves mug. Blue gosu is painted beneath the glaze and high-fired first. Red decoration is added afterwards over the glaze and fired again at around 900°C. KIHARA specifically notes that combining underglaze and overglaze decoration gives the pattern a sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Leaves design spreads freely around the body, Stripe keeps the decoration controlled and graphic. The result feels quieter and more minimal, but the hand painted lines still stop it from looking mechanically precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 300ml, it is large enough for a proper mug of tea or coffee and also works well for hot chocolate or a small serving of soup. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/nature-mug-leaves?variant=54052206215511\"\u003eLeaves \u003c\/a\u003eand Stripe designs share the same shape and technique, so they can sit together without looking like an identical matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIHARA キハラ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052210180439,"sku":"CUG-CER-HAS-KHR-004-","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05419.jpg?v=1784562810"},{"product_id":"toulife-mug-leaping-rabbit","title":"Kutani Ware Porcelain Mug, Leaping Rabbit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Three white rabbits leap beneath a gold moon, drawing on Japan’s familiar moon rabbit imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Mottled charcoal grey surface looks stone-like, but feels smooth in the hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Matching Moon Rabbit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/toulife-yunomi-moon-rabbit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=rabbit\u0026amp;_psid=481edce65\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eyunomi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/toulife-oval-plate-moon-rabbit?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=rabbit\u0026amp;_psid=481edce65\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eoval plate\u003c\/a\u003e continue the scene across a tea setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a distance, this is almost a charcoal grey mug. Look closer and three white rabbits appear, running through fine gold grasses beneath a round gold moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene connects with a familiar image in Japan. The markings on the moon are traditionally imagined as a rabbit, often shown pounding mochi, and the rabbit remains closely associated with tsukimi, Japan’s autumn moon viewing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette is part of the appeal. White rabbits and fine gold details stand clearly against the mottled grey ground without turning the mug into a brightly coloured piece. There is also a tactile surprise: the surface looks rough and almost stone-like, but is actually smooth to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Moon Rabbit scene is also available on a matching yunomi and oval plate, so the motif can continue across a tea setting without every piece needing to be identical.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54276721148247,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-TJD-001-","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05627_75e071ae-0af3-4d6d-b5a7-aaab4b92b1ce.jpg?v=1786394906"},{"product_id":"bizen-mug-yumegenkobo","title":"Bizen Ware Stoneware Mug, 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Unglazed Bizen stoneware, with colour and markings created entirely by clay, red pine ash and flame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Traditionally wood-fired over many days, with kiln position and flame producing a different surface on every piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hand-formed and fired at Yumegenkobo’s Santen climbing kiln in Bizen City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Compact 250ml size with a dry, tactile surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no glaze or painted decoration deciding how this mug should look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen Ware is fired from clay alone, allowing flame, heat and ash to become the decoration. During firing, red pine ash settles on the surface and the movement of the fire creates shifts of rust, reddish brown, grey and darker tones. Where each piece sits inside the kiln changes the result, which is why no two mugs finish in the same way. This variation is one of the defining characteristics of Bizen Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat surface takes time to create. Traditional Bizen wood firing can continue for roughly 10 to 15 days, with the kiln continually monitored and fed with split red pine as the temperature rises. The placement of each piece, the direction of the flame and the amount of ash it receives all influence the final appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug comes from Yumegenkobo in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. Its Santen Kiln uses a climbing kiln and is intended to carry forward the character of historic Bizen firing, working with clay, red pine, kiln structure and firing rather than relying on surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a mug that feels as distinctive as it looks. The unglazed stoneware has a dry, tactile surface, and because each one is hand-formed and individually affected by the kiln, small differences in shape, colour and markings are expected rather than corrected away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 250ml, it is slightly smaller than many modern mugs, making it well suited to tea or a regular coffee rather than an oversized drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYumegenkobo's own stated aim is to keep pursuing the dream and vision of Bizen indefinitely, and the mug itself is left plain by design, so the fire's work stays the only decoration it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 250ml, it holds a proper mug's worth of coffee or tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yumegenkobo 夢幻庵","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54276724851031,"sku":"CUG-CER-BIZ-OEX-002-","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05623.jpg?v=1786106008"},{"product_id":"matsunaga-soma-double-mug","title":"Soma Ware Double Walled Mug, 150ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• The left-facing running horse carries a 300-year good fortune meaning: “nothing surpasses it”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hollow double wall reduces heat felt in the hand and helps hot drinks stay warm longer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Fine blue crackle and openings near the base reveal the traditional construction of the mug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horse on this mug carries more meaning than its simple brushwork first suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as hashirigoma, the running horse is traditionally painted facing left. 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