Ceramic Coffee MugHave you ever noticed that when you drink coffee from a ceramic coffee mug, that it tastes better? I don't know about you but coffee from a plastic coffee just seems to have a funny taste to it. Now if you're a coffee drinker, you know that the morning cup of java is a ritual we can't do without! And a ceramic coffee mug is absolutely essential to the full enjoyment of this daily beverage. Nothing else will do! Not plastic, Styrofoam or any of the other things they make coffee mugs out of now-a-days. For thousands of years people have been forming clay into pleasing shapes, drying, firing, and decorating the result for, all for the pleasure of consuming the contents. And that’s just how you get the ceramic coffee mug. OK, so you grab a cup at the drive-through, (just as an emergency measure)! But on all other occasions, you should insist that your coffee is properly served! That ceramic coffee mug is fundamental to the experience: the color, texture, feel, weight shape, and decoration delivers a visually appealing celebration of the full taste and aroma of your coffee. You know there is nothing that feels better than a hot ceramic coffee mug between your hands on a chilly winter day. It warms your palms in a pleasing and comforting sensation. Makes no difference if its smooth or textured, the feel of the mug is part of the sensual pleasure. A thick, heavy mug has a substantial feel in your hand, and keeps your coffee hot longer. And the pedestal style lends elegance, and its safe to set on fine furniture. I have a collection of almost two hundred ceramic coffee mugs. They are in every shape, size, color and pattern you can imagine. They come from countries all around the world. I guess it borders on the obsessive, but, hey... what can I say, I like coffee mugs. Several years ago, my wife gave me a set of ceramic coffee mugs. There was four in the set, all silk screened with Van Gogh prints. These are now my wake-up standards. They generously hold a hefty jolt of caffeine, with the beautiful Impressionist images taking me to a different place and time. On a hot summery days, I often reach for the blue mug from Portugal. It has a rounded top with a square base, and with its cooling, sky blue color, I can sit back, day dream and relax. Are there times when you feel really stressed? Well maybe a brightly colored mug, one with your child's photo, or inspirational quote, may give you just the lift you need. On a gray and rainy days, I like my turquoise and yellow ceramic coffee mug and saucer. It’s over sized and I can hold it in both hands and almost feel the brew itself. Some cheerful colors and patterns of an Italian coffee mug are always inviting, at any hour, all year around. Italian demitasse mugs and saucers make an elegant presentation for after-dinner espresso in that style of coffee cup. In December, you can bring out your Santa mugs, it helps to get everyone in the spirit! Your guests will feel the difference a festive presentation of after-dinner coffee brings to the gathering. Now that you've considered the particular appeal of the ceramic coffee mug, I hope you'll join me in a steaming hot cup of java! Below is a great recipe, try one served in a ceramic coffee mug, and then another in a paper cup or stainless mug. Then, you tell me! Which tastes better? Almost Dessert Coffee 1 TB (preferably) 100% Arabica coffee Brew coffee. Microwave the ice cream about 45 seconds, or until liquid. Pour coffee over melted ice cream. Stir, and enjoy! Makes one cup.
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