Short answer: pick 90–120ml for espresso, 200–280ml for cappuccino or a flat white, 300–350ml for an everyday coffee or tea, and 400–500ml if you like a big mug of tea, latte or hot chocolate.
Mug sizes at a glance
| Capacity | Best for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 90–120ml | Espresso, cortado, Turkish coffee | Love You Cat Mini Mug 120ml |
| 200–280ml | Cappuccino, flat white, small tea | Today Is Your Day Mug 280ml |
| 300–350ml | Everyday coffee or tea | Minimalist Speckled Mug 350ml |
| 400–500ml | Large tea, latte, hot chocolate | Mom Ceramic Coffee Mug 500ml |
90–120ml: espresso and Turkish coffee
A small cup keeps a single or double shot of espresso hot and concentrated. It is also the natural size for Turkish coffee. Small cups make easy gifts for coffee lovers. See our cups collection.
200–280ml: cappuccino and flat white
This size leaves room for milk foam without diluting the coffee. It suits people who drink one or two milky coffees a day.
300–350ml: the everyday mug
The most popular size for a regular mug of coffee or tea. If you are buying a gift and are not sure of someone's habits, 350ml is the safest choice. Browse our cozy mugs.
400–500ml: big drinks
Large mugs are for long tea sessions, big lattes or hot chocolate in winter. They also make a strong gift because they get used daily.
Tips before you buy
- Check the capacity on the product page, not just the photo: mugs can look bigger or smaller on camera.
- Check the care notes (dishwasher and microwave) on each product page.
- Buying for a couple? Sets in matching sizes are in our bundles.