Best coffee mugs Australia
Here we review Australia’s best reusable coffee mugs, insulated coffee mugs, insulated travel mugs, glass mugs and coffee mug sets.
If you’re looking for coffee cups, see our review of the best reusable coffee cups in Australia.
Our reviews take into account performance, features and user feedback to help you spend your money wisely on the best products. Please note, this article contains affiliate links.
Best insulated coffee mug
Contigo Streeterville insulated mug with handle (2 pack)
Key features
Keeps beverages hot up to 5 hours and cold up to 15 hours
Splash-proof lid
Non-slip base
Comes as a two-pack
About
Contigo are a respected brand which make high quality drinking containers. (They are from the same company which makes Coleman.)
The build quality is high and the finish is stylish. It will keep a coffee hot for 5 hours - which is surely long enough for even the slowest of drinkers!
The design features a splash-proof lid to ensure your coffee or tea doesn’t escape in your bag or over your clothes.
The non-slip base prevents the mug from slipping on or scratching surfaces.
The mug also fits under most at-home coffee machines for direct filling.
The mug is also dishwasher safe and holds almost 400 ml.
Pros
long heat retention
splash-proof lid
non-slip base
dishwasher safe
stylish design
Cons
Being a quality build, it’s not the cheapest - however considering it comes as a two-pack, the price per mug is actually quite good
Best coffee mug for travel
YETI Rambler Travel Mug
Key features
Large size
Designed to fit in car drink holders
Lid with slider magnet
Dishwasher safe
About
This insulated travel mug by Yeti is a great choice for the ultimate hot drink travel companion. All aspects of it have been designed for travel.
It has a handle for easy drinking and carrying. It also has a slimmer base so that it will fit in most car drink holders.
It carries 568 ml so good for those which like a bigger drink. It is 19cm tall and 11.5cm in diameter (but narrower at the base).
The famous Yeti magnet slide lid makes drinking easy and spills not a worry. To us, it is the best lid in the market.
Being a Yeti product it is built to a high degree of quality.
Pros
Large size
Should fit in your car drink holder
Great lid with slider magnet
Dishwasher safe
Cons
The large size is good for some but might be overkill for others
Not as stylish as other mugs
Yeti is often a pricey choice
Best stylish coffee travel mug
Fellow Carter Everywhere Mug
Key features
Truly beautiful design
Ceramic coating inside
Excellent heat retention
Quality seal
About
This coffee travel mug by Fellow is a thing of beauty, while also being impeccably manufactured and thoughtfully designed.
One of these key features is their ceramic interior coating which aims to keep your coffee pure and free of lingering odours, oils and ‘old penny’ tasting notes.
It’s curved lip also makes drinking easy and satisfying.
The heat retention is fantastic at 12 hours.
The quality seal means you can throw it in your bag and not worry about it.
It holds 355 ml and weighs 300 gm.
Pros
excellent design
great heat retention
unique ceramic internal coating
beautiful in appearance
Cons
not dishwasher safe
perhaps too small for some
a premium product demands a premium price
Best coffee mug stainless steel
Immea Stainless Steel Coffee Mug
Key features
Durable
Double-wall insulation
Dishwasher safe
About
These stylish stainless steel coffee mugs by Immea are great for the home, office or camping.
They feature a double-wall insulated design to keep your coffee hot or other drinks cold, such as Moscow Mule cocktails.
They are made from high quality stainless steel and are incredibly durable being able to withstand drops and dents. They are essentially unbreakable.
They are also dishwasher safe so easy cleaning.
The cup holds 400ml and comes in a pack of two.
Pros
good insulation
great value pack of 2
stylish
durable
great for indoors and outdoors
dishwasher safe
Cons
rustic design won’t appeal to everyone
not the best if you are wanting to travel with your drink
Best glass coffee mug
CNGLASS 300ml Glass Coffee Mug
Key features
durable glass
double-wall insulation
dishwasher safe
About
These glass coffee mugs by CNGLASS are a great option for those that like the transparent design.
They are made of high-quality borosilicate glass which can withstand heat up to 180° C. This means they are microwave safe and even oven safe up to that temperature.
This type of glass is also lightweight and durable.
They feature and insulated two wall design to keep your coffee warm for long periods of time. They will also keep drinks cold too.
They come in great value set of two and hold 300ml.
Pros
durable and lightweight glass
great insulation
heat resistant
fantastic value twin set
Cons
while the glass is durable, they will break if dropped on a tiled floor or similar
not a good travel mug as there is no lid
Best large coffee mug
Ceraozmus Large Coffee Mug
Key features
large size
beautiful designs
About
These large ceramic coffee mugs by Ceraozmus hold up to 700ml - big enough for even the greatest big coffee lover!
They are made of high quality porcelain and feature a beautiful glaze finish.
They come in a range of designs offering a classic ceramic look.
They are dishwasher, microwave and oven safe.
Pros
durable
beautiful designs and timeless aesthetic
easy to clean
Cons
doesn’t have the same insulation properties as some of the more specialist mugs
Best Japanese coffee mug
Kutani Japanese Coffee Mug
Key features
beautiful Japanese style
high quality craftsmanship
About
This Japanese coffee mug is a thing of beauty. Stylish to drink from and beautiful sitting as a centrepiece on your shelf or bench.
It features lovely artwork and high-quality porcelain craftsmanship.
Pros
durable
beautiful aesthetic
a piece of art in itself when not in use
easy to clean
Cons
this kind of craftsmanship demands a higher price
Best coffee mug set of 4
Mr. Coffee Dorsey 4-piece coffee mug set
Key features
individual colours
large capacity
About
These quality coffee mugs by Mr. Coffee are great for a family home.
The individual colours means each person can have their own mug.
The mugs feature a high-quality glaze finish which give them a vibrant look. They also feature a natural base for a rustic style.
The mugs have a large capacity of 500ml.
Pros
durable
vibrant glaze finish
individual colours
easy to clean
Cons
size may be too large for small children
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