Hot drinks at home this autumn: mugs, cups and straws lined up
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
5 min reading time
Which mugs, cups, and straws do you want in your home for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate this autumn? A no-nonsense guide with concrete choices.
As the evenings get shorter, you naturally drink more hot beverages at home. Coffee after dinner, tea on the sofa, hot chocolate when it's drizzling outside. And then it often turns out that you only have two decent mugs, that the rest are too small or cool down too quickly, and that you just don't have enough when guests arrive. In this guide, we list mugs, cups, and straws, so you know exactly what you want to get for autumn — for home and on the go.
The mug: more than just a cup
For hot beverages, capacity is key. A standard coffee cup of 150 ml is fine for a regular coffee, but for tea, cappuccino, or hot chocolate, you'll quickly want something in the 300 to 470 ml range. Larger mugs also keep drinks warm longer, simply because they hold more volume.
A fun detail for the darker months are mugs with a thermal effect: the print changes with the heat of your drink. The 470 ml ceramic thermal effect mug (€ 5.00) is generously sized with that capacity, and the 300 ml heat-sensitive mug (€ 8.00) does the same in a handier size. If you're just looking for a sturdy mug with a print, the 300 ml crypto meme mug (€ 8.00) and the 325 ml Squid Game mug (€ 8.00) are pleasant everyday choices.
Ceramic versus plastic
Ceramic retains heat well and feels sturdy; it's the classic choice for home use at the table. Hard plastic is lighter and more durable, which is useful if you take your drink with you or if the mug often falls. For on the go or at your desk, a 500 ml hard PVC sport and coffee cup (€ 9.95) is therefore more practical than a ceramic mug. If you want to store or seal warm milk or hot chocolate, the 750 ml milk cup with lid in old-school design (€ 9.95) is designed for that purpose with its lid.
Expecting guests? Count on disposable cups
In autumn, there are more occasions for visitors: birthdays, movie nights, a get-together indoors instead of in the garden. For a larger group, individual mugs are not always practical — you don't have enough, and you'll spend a long time washing up afterwards. For those moments, the 150 ml coffee cups, 100 pieces (€ 14.95) are a cheap solution: you can serve a large group at once and then dispose of them.
How many cups do you need?
Guests
Count on
Why
10 people
approx. 20 cups
most drink two rounds
25 people
approx. 50 cups
margin for a third round
50 people
1 pack of 100
more than enough, also for cold drinks
The rule of thumb: count on approximately two cups per guest for an evening, and round up. A pack of 100 will cover a significant party and leave you with some for next time.
Straws: small detail, great convenience
Straws might be more associated with cold drinks, but they also come in handy for milkshakes, hot chocolate with whipped cream, or an iced coffee on a late summer day. For home use, reusable straws are more sustainable than disposable options. 21.5 cm metal telescopic straws (€ 1.95) slide together for portability, and bamboo straws, 10 pieces of 20 cm (€ 2.99) are a natural, compostable option.
Which straw for what?
Metal: sturdy, lasts for years, keep temperature in mind — the straw gets hot with hot drinks.
Bamboo: natural and light, rinse thoroughly and let dry completely.
Paper: convenient for a party because you throw them away, but less suitable for long periods in a drink.
Clean reusable straws with a brush; this is often included in a set or can be bought separately, ensuring the inside is truly clean.
Something extra for on the go and for guests
If you often travel to work by train or bicycle, a second cup with a lid is not a luxury: one for coffee, one for tea or soup. For a guest you want to offer something extra, a bottle of syrup or a small straw suddenly looks much more festive on the table. Also consider what you serve at a birthday: warm visitors combine perfectly with a small sweet or a cookie on the saucer.
How to assemble your set
You don't have to buy everything for a pleasant autumn. A practical basic set looks like this: two to four larger mugs for home, one lidded cup or a sport bottle for on the go, a pack of disposable cups on hand for visitors, and a set of reusable straws. With this, you're ready for weeknight evenings and for when ten unexpected guests are on the sofa. Also reserve a spot in your kitchen cabinet for these items together — then you can grab everything in one go when you have visitors and won't have to search for that one straw.
Get started
Hot drinks make autumn much more enjoyable, and with the right mugs and cups, you avoid coming up short at the coziest moments. View the complete range in our collections Coffee & Tea Accessories, Mugs, and Straws. Questions about a product or an order? Feel free to email info@verpakkingdeals.nl — we're happy to help.
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