☕ Iittala Taika Blue Ceramic Mug - 13 Ounce Review

I bought this mug as a gift for a coffee lover to use in the office. It's a beautiful design and beautifully made. All edges are finished and smooth. The mug says it's microwave and dishwasher safe, and the look of the materials matches that. It's a large mug, so I don't consider it a morning coffee mug, but high-volume coffee lovers might disagree. It's a bit pricey but seemed perfect as a one off gift. (The recipient loved it.) I might have to think twice about buying the full service for…

I have bought these espresso cups before and I really like them. After accidentally breaking a couple of my standard mugs, I decided to try this mug. I like her. It's big enough to hold a tall cappuccino and feels good in your hand; like fine china, but more durable. I love that it's both microwave and dishwasher safe. The whimsical design on the mugs is a favorite of my wife and I. I bought one of the blue mugs and one of the white mugs. I thought for a long time whether I should take this…

As already mentioned, this mug is not made in Finland. As a Finn, I would like that too.* I have to say that even though it's made in Thailand, it's still a very good cup. The exterior design has no flaws. The color is uniform, the mug is quite thick and durable. Holds at least 13 ounces of coffee plus cream or sugar. (I used to have a literal 13 ounce mug, but the coffee came filled to the brim with no cream or sugar.) Don't worry with this mug, you get exactly 13 ounces of coffee plus a…