Did you know that having the right coffee mug is almost as important as the coffee you are drinking within that mug? Well it does.
While it is debated in the industry as to what type of coffee mug is better, glass or ceramic, I personally enjoy getting to have the choice. Some days I like using my glass mug, other days I am using my ceramic mug.
Of course, most people tend to have a ceramic mug, so I wanted to put together my thoughts on what the best glass mugs are on the market today, so that you can have that choice as well.
These are my top 11 choices for glass coffee mugs!
If you don’t have quite enough time, here is a recap, but make sure to keep reading for why these are favorites if you can.
- Stagg Tasting Glasses
- Chemex Double Wall Mug
- Chemex Glass Mug
- Kruve Propel Glass Mugs
- Vikko 10.75 Ounce Glass Coffee Mug
- Ovalware Double Wall Mug
- JoyJolt Savor Double Wall Mug
- Ikea AVRUNDAD Glass Coffee Mug
- CnGlass Double Wall Thermo Glass Mug
- Bodum Bistro Coffee Mug
- KeepCup Brew Cork Tempered Glass Mug
1. Stagg Tasting Glasses
If I had to choose any specific coffee accessory company that I like best, it is hands down Fellow Products. They are exactly the perfect mixture of style, and function that I like.
In this case, these tasting glasses come in a set of two 10oz mugs. They feature a flared lip, borosilicate glass construction, and are double walled where it is needed most, and single walled where it is needed most (the flared lip).
If you want to learn a little bit more about this glass, you can find it in my article I wrote here.
Specs
- Hand blown double walled borosilicate construction
- 10 ounces of capacity
- Straight sides
- Flared lip
- Dishwasher safe
2. Chemex Double Wall Mug
These double walled glass mugs from Chemex just make me happy. Their design follows the styling cues of their pour over coffee makers with the hourglass shape.
This design gives it a feel like the coffee is floating inside of the glass.
I will say, I’m not sure how easy this design makes it to clean the mug though.
Specs
- Double walled borosilicate glass
- 10 ounce capacity
- Angled interior walls
- Normal lip, slightly angled on the inside of the glass
3. Chemex Glass Mug
Didn’t quite like the double walled version of this mug? Did you want a handle?
The standard Chemex Glass Mug might be the better solution for you.
It has the same exact 10 ounce capacity, is still made of borosilicate glass, and still looks great.
To learn more, I also have this article I wrote about this mug here.
Specs
- Borosilicate glass construction
- 10 ounce capacity
- Angled interior walls
- Angled lip
4. Kruve Propel Glass Mugs
Are you looking for more out of your mug than just looking cool? These glass mugs by Kruve are built specifically for espresso, and to allow for the best taste possible.
With a recommendation to swirl the espresso before drinking, it is given a very specific shape to allow for that.
The top is single walled for better taste, however the bottom (where the espresso is) is double walled to keep heat in, and to keep that heat off of your hands.
Did I mention these look plain cool as well? Well they do.
To learn more, this article would be a great read!
Specs
- Hand-blown and double-to-single walled glass
- 2.5 ounce capacity
- Curved lip
- Specific styled interior
- Dishwasher safe
5. Vikko 10.75 Ounce Glass Coffee Mugs
Do you just want a normal mug, but made of glass? This is probably what you are looking for. It is durable, microwave and dishwasher safe, and has a 10.75 ounce capacity.
You won’t get many fancy features here, but what you will get is a mug that will last a lifetime, but on a budget.
Specs
- Glass construction
- 10.75 ounce capacity
- Straight sided lip
- Dishwasher safe
6. Ovalware Double Wall Single Lip Insulated Glass Cup
These are extremely cool looking glass mugs! At 12 ounces, they are also one of the larger mugs on this list as well.
If you are looking for a nice mug that is double walled, but a single walled flared lip, this might be a great option for you.
Not only does it have all of those features, it does also offer a shape that allows for trapping in the aromas to give you a great tasting cup of coffee.
Specs
- Hand-blown and double-to-single walled glass
- 12 ounce capacity
- Flared lip
- Great styling
- Dishwasher safe
7. JoyJolt Savor Double Wall Insulated Glasses Espresso Mugs
Not everyone wants a complicated, styled glass mug. These espresso mugs that are a bit larger than other espresso mugs offer a great experience. They are double walled, and have a rare handle incorporated in them.
Of course, following their utilitarian design they are oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe. The only thing you can’t do is drop them… you know, because they are glass.
Specs
- Handmade and double walled glass
- 5.4 ounce capacity
- Classic styling
- Dishwasher, oven, microwave and freezer safe
8. Ikea AVRUNDAD Glass Coffee Mugs
Alright, the Ikea Avrundad! I actually personally own these mugs, and have been extremely impressed with them. They have a double walled construction, and then it goes into a single walled flared lip.
Unfortunately I recently broke one of them when using my Aeropress, but I have learned my lesson and still have one of the two pack!
I really like these mugs, they have a great capacity, and look great.
Specs
- Double walled glass
- 5 ounce capacity
- Flared lip
- Dishwasher, and microwave safe
9. CnGlass Double Wall Thermo Glass Mugs 13.5 oz
These are some extremely cool looking mugs. These would be awesome to use with specialty style coffees like lattes.
With a relatively great price, options for different sizes (13.5oz and 8.5oz) and being dishwasher and microwave safe it makes it a really great mug.
Specs
- Double walled glass
- 13.5 or 8.5 ounce capacity
- Dishwasher, and microwave safe
10. Bodum Bistro Coffee Mug
If you aren’t aware of the Bodum name brand, you probably haven’t spent much time in the coffee industry. They offer a huge array of different coffee accessories, and they tend to offer great value products.
This coffee mug in question is a classic style, double walled coffee mug! If you follow the link to buy the product, you’ll find you can buy it in a 5 oz, 10 oz, and even a 15 oz mug, meaning you have a size for any person.
Being a dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe makes it an easy to use coffee mug.
Specs
- Double walled glass
- 5, 10 and 15 ounce capacity
- Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe
11. KeepCup Brew Cork Tempered Glass
This is one of the most unique glass mugs on this list. Why? Because it offers a to-go coffee mug in a glass construction.
It blends a cork sleeve, with a glass mug, and a plastic lid to create something you could use at home, and in the car on the go.
At a 12 ounce capacity, it should work for really anyone out there!
Specs
- Glass construction
- 6, 8, 12, 16 ounce capacity options
- Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe
What to look for when buying a glass mug
Who knew there were so many different things to think about when buying just a coffee mug right? Well, there is! Here are the different things you will want to consider.
Single, or double walled
As I am sure you have seen throughout this article, there are three different directions manufacturers take when making a glass mug. They can be a single wall, double wall, or a mixture of both single and double wall.
I personally like the double wall construction, with a single wall lip. This allows for your fingers to not get burned from the liquid, and also allows the drink to stay warm longer.
Coffee Capacity
I have found that glass coffee mugs tend to stay to the smaller capacity size. I believe this is because glass mugs tend to be used by espresso drinkers, and people that prefer to enjoy the taste of coffee, over drinking an abundance of coffee.
Curved or straight sides
I know there are many different reasons to have different shaped interiors of glass mugs. My personal main reason I look at this is for spillage.
I have found that curved interiors of mugs tend to allow for the coffee to easily spill out of the mug, meanwhile straight sided mugs will keep the coffee on the interior of the mug.
Lip of the mug
Didn’t know that mugs have different styles of lips? Well they do.
For the most part, most mugs have your standard lip that is straight. The interior of the mug comes to a point at the top and that is it.
However some mugs out there have what you would refer to as a flared lip.
Flared lips add another portion of the mug that makes it so the coffee bypasses your lip, and pours the coffee directly into your mouth. This creates and extremely comfortable, and great way of drinking coffee.
This personally is my favorite type of lip.
Dishwasher safe
Glass dishes can be difficult to wash, many cannot be used in a dishwasher, and you should be aware of this when buying a glass coffee mug.
You should also think about if the mug can be used in an oven, microwave, and even if they can be put into a freezer without the worry of damaging it.
Upsides of a glass mug
- Extremely nice aesthetically
- I like how they feel
- You can see the coffee in the glass
- A fun experience
Downsides of a glass mug
- Glass doesn’t maintain heat as well as ceramic
- More breakable
- While most are dishwasher safe, it does lower the life of the glass mug
Glass Coffee Mug FAQ
Coffee tasting glasses are a special type of coffee mug that are meant more about getting the taste out of coffee, rather than volume.
Because of this, they tend to take a unique shape, generally with a flared lip, and smaller design.
Many times, they have a tall top portion of the cup to lock in the aroma of the coffee.
This really is debated in the coffee industry, and to be completely honest, from what I have found, ceramic is overall a better type of coffee mug.
However, like we talked about earlier in this article, there are a lot of great reasons to use a glass coffee mug, including the aesthetics, and the fun factor.
Just because something isn’t the best thing, doesn’t make it the wrong thing.
I personally like having both ceramic and glass available.
Yes, yes you can*. Yes, you saw that right, there is an asterisk. That is there, because you need to make sure it is made to handle hot drinks.
As I am sure you are highly aware, heat can break glass, so you need to make sure whatever glass mug you are putting coffee into can actually handle coffee.
The list above gives quite a few great examples of mugs that would work perfectly for you.
Most people will argue that coffee actually tastes better out of ceramic.
However the tasting glasses that I have found (and are specifically made for the flavor) are made of glass.
Most people won’t notice the difference just based on what the mug is made of, but I do think they will notice the experience.
Buy whatever you think you would enjoy most!
So I wasn’t expecting to write about this, except while I was writing this article, I accidentally broke one of my glass mugs by using my Aeropress.
This made me sad… as I really like using the Aeropress with my glass mugs, but oh well.
If you have an Aeropress, and want to use it with a glass mug, I would recommend you purchase an Aeropress stand here. That way the pressure is on the stand, and not on the glass mug itself.
So you noticed the hole in the bottom of your glass mug? There are two reasons that this exists.
Firstly, it is a byproduct of the mug being made.
Secondly, it’s function is to release pressure in the double walled mugs.
What other types of mugs should you consider?
Ceramic mugs
When I am not using a glass mug, I am using a ceramic mug. More specifically I am using the Starbucks Reserve Mug that I will link below, but also a really nice black ceramic mug from Target that you will find here.
To-Go Mugs
Of course, if you are wanting to go the complete opposite direction of a glass mug. You can buy a great to-go mug as well!
I might recommend you take a look at the Carter Everywhere Mug that I reviewed here.
Conclusion
Owning the right cup is great is imperative to really enjoying your coffee! If none of these glass mugs quite work for you, I actually wrote another article where I detail the best mugs I have found right here.
Do you have a favorite glass coffee mug that I missed? Make sure to leave it in the comments and let me know why you like it so much.
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