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# The Mug Field Guide — 47+ Coffee Mug Types Explained
> A working catalog of every coffee mug archetype worth pouring into — diner, cappuccino, hand-thrown, demitasse, yunomi, and dozens more.

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[![The Diner Classic](https://whymugs.com/assets/mug-diner-rTamDwEB.jpg) ](https://whymugs.com/guide/diner)
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## The Diner Classic](https://whymugs.com/guide/diner)
Restaurant-grade vitrified porcelain. Built to be dropped, stacked, and slid down a counter. Holds heat like a small kiln.

- Size
    - 10 oz

- Heft
    - Heavy

- Best for
    - Drip coffee, refills, long conversations

[Open full dossier →](https://whymugs.com/guide/diner)

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