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Sometimes, a freshly brewed cup of coffee just isn’t enough to wake you up. There are days when you need a little extra help—and what better helper than a mug that’s so delightful it energizes you just by holding it? Tall or squat, skinny or curvy, the best cups of the moment have one feature in common: a quirky novelty handle. 

From spirals to extra-long C-curves, we’ve been spotting tons of mugs that lend a good grip in the most exciting ways. You almost don’t even need caffeine.

The Teensy Squiggle

NOUILLE MUG
Nouille Mug, Neenineen ($44)
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Who says you need a whole handle? Neenineen’s mug fits ergonomically into your hand while also looking a bit Seussian.


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The Chubby Cup

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Chubby Mug, Erin Smith (€80)
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Pair Erin Smith’s fabulously rotund mug with an equally plush doughnut and just try to keep a smile off your face.

The Simple Shape

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Hasami Porcelain Mug, Kanso ($24)
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Who said handles need to be round? If you fancy yourself a sophisticate, this Japanese mug, with its sleek square handle, was practically made for you.

The Cult Favorite

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Mug, Workaday Handmade ($46)
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The oversize handles on Workaday Handmade’s cups are just as important—if not more than—the vessel itself. It makes for a pleasing silhouette, no?

The Wiggly Wave

Ceramic Mugs
Ceramic Mugs, 2232 Ceramics ($28)
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The best way to commit to this trend is to opt for a mug that really goes with the flow, if you know what we mean.


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The Extra-Extra-Long One

LOOONG HANDLE MUG
Looong Handle Mug, The Pursuit of Happiness ($40)
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If you really need a hand, look no further than this hyperbolic handle.

The Loop-de-Loop

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Squiggle, Milomade (£36)
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When that 3 p.m. latte starts to feel ho-hum, mix things up with a cup that’s as fun as a day at the carnival.

The Highlight

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Mug, Recreation Center ($48)
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Recreation Center’s mugs are cool all over, but we like that their handles get an extra-vibrant treatment.

The Full Circle

YYY Circle Mug
Circle Mug, YYY ($64)
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These mugs by Mérida Anderson are the grown-up version of the mini-handle teacups you had as a kid.


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