tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post6467886141607014782..comments2023-07-02T09:49:08.147+01:00Comments on pear tree log: Cup or Mug?Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-54308550069882443712013-05-13T12:36:08.436+01:002013-05-13T12:36:08.436+01:00Amazing design of coffee mug. I am a coffee drinke...Amazing design of coffee mug. I am a coffee drinker and use to drink in the coffee mug.<br /><br /><br />Glan Deas<br /><a href="http://cluwak.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Kopi Luwak</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755018592747896726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-69342298465870275362013-05-01T14:48:48.687+01:002013-05-01T14:48:48.687+01:00That's a hard one! I don't drink coffee, ...That's a hard one! I don't drink coffee, but I will drink tea in a mug or cup. My rule of thumb is that is I'm having dessert, it's a cup and if I'm just curling up on the sofa, it's a mug:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-88027368749689735332013-05-01T07:58:21.756+01:002013-05-01T07:58:21.756+01:00Hello Lynne, Welcome! As soon as I have a mome...Hello Lynne, Welcome! As soon as I have a moment I shall rectify that and stick a photograph on the post. I have two almost identical fine bone china mugs. I have used them for so many years that the design is washing off, they used to be very pretty and their shape feels good.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-87714452309480007302013-05-01T07:45:02.286+01:002013-05-01T07:45:02.286+01:00Hello Cro, You are an early bird. I bet the dog...Hello Cro, You are an early bird. I bet the dogs love that. It always used to be my favourite time of the day, magical, mystical, full of promise. I hope you get that new mug soon.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-5258182888366508752013-05-01T07:40:31.959+01:002013-05-01T07:40:31.959+01:00Hello Janet, There is nothing uncouth about it at...Hello Janet, There is nothing uncouth about it at all, the important thing is that it is the way you like it. As a child I was lucky enough to experience synethesia for many years, I often wonder whether this is a factor in why I find shape and colour so important...sort of crossed wires in my brain!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-38726615492230285172013-05-01T07:37:47.611+01:002013-05-01T07:37:47.611+01:00Hello Susan, Now that really would enhance the co...Hello Susan, Now that really would enhance the coffee-drinking experience. Lovely.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-73566239788259227962013-05-01T07:35:29.106+01:002013-05-01T07:35:29.106+01:00Hello Ms Sparrow, You are right, that cup always ...Hello Ms Sparrow, You are right, that cup always makes me think of an old railway station buffet or an old, cheap cafe; it feels right in my hands, though. I didn't even get started on hot chocolate, that requires something very different.. I don't like soup in a mug - which is probably just as well!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-66595308831490943102013-05-01T07:30:36.437+01:002013-05-01T07:30:36.437+01:00Hello Jan, Sounds good...well, I'm not sure a...Hello Jan, Sounds good...well, I'm not sure about the warm water, but I like the sound of the red dotty mug! Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-85399549026552390432013-05-01T01:07:17.120+01:002013-05-01T01:07:17.120+01:00Oh - forgot to say I am a bone china girl for tea....Oh - forgot to say I am a bone china girl for tea. It matters not whether it is a cup or a mug. It is the thin-ness that matters as I like my tea hot and fresh :-)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765211976700712553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-63583435169433589042013-05-01T01:05:51.089+01:002013-05-01T01:05:51.089+01:00You have shown us your collection of beautiful tea...You have shown us your collection of beautiful tea cup rejects - would love to see the one you are using :-)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765211976700712553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-3606811401026672562013-04-30T05:32:26.248+01:002013-04-30T05:32:26.248+01:00I always make myself a cup of instant coffee when ...I always make myself a cup of instant coffee when I get up at 5.30 am. It has to be large, so I use a very ugly blue MUG. I really must look for a replacement. I avidly hate that blue MUG; thank you for the push.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-21614639066242401412013-04-30T04:44:26.494+01:002013-04-30T04:44:26.494+01:00My coffee is usually in a the-drive-through-Starbu...My coffee is usually in a the-drive-through-Starbucks cup on my work desk. At home, it's tea, but it's strong tea in a big mug. A bit uncouth but that's the way I like it.<br /><br />janet (revisinglife.wordpress.com)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621587436072631849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-11639884837825028932013-04-29T23:57:58.340+01:002013-04-29T23:57:58.340+01:00Definitely a mug. My new one says, "My Grand...Definitely a mug. My new one says, "My Grandma is the Best!"Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-34073104483128547532013-04-29T22:17:39.392+01:002013-04-29T22:17:39.392+01:00I agree that it makes a big difference which cup o...I agree that it makes a big difference which cup or mug you choose. The coffee cup you favor looks like one that is common in a lot of cafes. Personally, I prefer a great big mug for coffee, but then I don't like it terribly hot. I have never really gotten a liking for tea as much as I have tried. Coffee is the only hot beverage I like. Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-2389588461699989962013-04-29T21:21:55.502+01:002013-04-29T21:21:55.502+01:00A very large Whittards mug with very strong black ...A very large Whittards mug with very strong black coffee works for me first thing in the morning... After that it's warm water in a Cath Kidston red dotty mug. JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-22678374304460951442013-04-29T20:02:55.007+01:002013-04-29T20:02:55.007+01:00Hello Doc, That sounds painful, but I kind of kno...Hello Doc, That sounds painful, but I kind of know what you mean. I love Royal Albert china, too.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-50395036055679658852013-04-29T20:01:04.198+01:002013-04-29T20:01:04.198+01:00Hello Joanne, Oh the tragedy of a broken favourit...Hello Joanne, Oh the tragedy of a broken favourite! I'm happy to say that I have six of those favourite coffee cups - although they are identical, the colour varies slightly, so I have a very favourite. I think I need therapy.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-28679139586475759942013-04-29T19:57:23.667+01:002013-04-29T19:57:23.667+01:00Hello Meggie, Another one who likes hot coffee! ...Hello Meggie, Another one who likes hot coffee! I loved your post today on your local farmer's market. I wish our local market was even half as good.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-43500980917957888392013-04-29T19:50:53.788+01:002013-04-29T19:50:53.788+01:00Hi KittyKittyWeaselFish, I daren't even menti...Hi KittyKittyWeaselFish, I daren't even mention the mugs and cups on the dresser! Lucky you to find your Spode teacups like that - something beautiful to enhance your tea ceremony.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-56434789795428064502013-04-29T19:48:40.387+01:002013-04-29T19:48:40.387+01:00Hi Lynne, I think finding one which fits your ha...Hi Lynne, I think finding one which fits your hands so well adds to the pleasure of a hot drink - if it is beautiful too, then you are on to a winner!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-66116032706474765812013-04-29T19:46:22.427+01:002013-04-29T19:46:22.427+01:00Hi Jane, George often forgets his coffee, or tea,...Hi Jane, George often forgets his coffee, or tea, then drinks it cold... that really does send shudders down my back.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-89437491921930483752013-04-29T18:41:49.859+01:002013-04-29T18:41:49.859+01:00My favorite is my Royal Albert bone china mug and ...My favorite is my Royal Albert bone china mug and if my coffee burns my mouth then it is still not hot enough.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-43792058937336212732013-04-29T16:43:03.478+01:002013-04-29T16:43:03.478+01:00Hello Val, Oh yes, the tea sets! I also have l...Hello Val, Oh yes, the tea sets! I also have lots of teapots, but only a couple of favourite ones. No wonder the china shelves are groaning under the weight. I shall be making a pot of tea in about twenty minutes, I shall raise a cup to you!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-82870044113990527762013-04-29T14:07:32.348+01:002013-04-29T14:07:32.348+01:00I have two favorites, one for coffee, one for wate...I have two favorites, one for coffee, one for water. Both hand thrown. There have been several favorites over the many years; I seem to replace one or the other occasionally due to tragic accidents.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-27816585393093405642013-04-29T13:33:30.980+01:002013-04-29T13:33:30.980+01:00I do have a favorite cup...a heavy white "mug...I do have a favorite cup...a heavy white "mug". My habit is to only fill it half way. I prefer coming back to the coffee pot for another half-cup. Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.com