What is the Best Mug Handle for Coffee?
Budget
Dowan (Walmart)
This is an easy, budget option if you're looking to fill out a kitchen. It comes with 6 mugs that are pretty stock-standard and at a great price, so it's hard to go wrong.
Budget
Williams Sonoma (Target)
Williams Sonoma is a step up from the previous entry, and their coffee mugs still offer a great, traditional look at a reasonable price. This 4-pack is a great option for small homes or filling out your collection for guests.
Travel
YETI Rambler
While known originally for their coolers, YETI has become a major player in the drinkware category thanks to their Rambler series mugs and bottles. Their 20oz travel tumbler with a handle is vacuum insulated and fits in most cup holders, making it an ideal choice for drinking coffee on the go.
Travel
Hydro Flask Flex Sip
Hydro Flask's Flex Sip lid has a comfy top-mounted handle and is easy to use and sip from. The top is also pretty easy to disassemble (though it does take a few steps and involves a few more pieces compared to a YETI Rambler).
This is a good choice if you want vacuum insulation and to make sure your bottle won't leak.
Ergonomic
Momnt
The counterbalance handle gives you better leverage so it never slips and gets hot against your knuckles. The bottom part is also wider and contoured to spread out the weight against your ring finger, preventing pain points.
Ergonomic
CURVD
CURVD Mugs have a very wide gap between the handle and the mug body, making them a good option if you prefer a full-hand-grip by sliding your hand through the handle. It's also a very wide handle, which helps spread out the weight against your hand and fingers if you hold it more traditionally by gripping the handle itself.
Handmade
East Fork
If you're looking for a made-in-the-USA coffee mug set, it's hard to find many better than the ones made by East Fork. The company is based in Asheville, NC and is known for making high-quality, locally-made ceramics.
Handmade
Handwarmer
Handwarmer mugs are very recognizable and unique because the handle is built into the mug body. This is a good option if you have a high heat tolerance and prefer to grab a mug with all four fingers.
Self-Heating
Ember
Ember had the original self-heating mug, and they continue to be a fantastic option if you're into high-tech products (and don't mind charging your mug). Easily keep your coffee at the perfect temperature for hours until you're ready to drink it!
Self-Heating
Nextmug
Very similar to Ember, Nextmug has a slightly different look and better pricing (though it's still pretty expensive).