Cup or Mug?

[Treacle]

My grandmother always drank from a cup with a saucer (bone china I might add). We may have been working -class but we had standards. ☺ We children did the same. Can't remember when I started drinking from a mug. But it seems to me that a cup and saucer was for tea and mugs for coffee. Would guess that we now drink more coffee than tea hence the mugs. Can't remember the last time I saw a cup and saucer or anyone drinking out of one

 

[StarSong]

Mug. Always a mug.

 

[AnnieA]

Mug. Always a mug.

ditto

 

[Aunt Marg]

Absolutely... cup & saucer (tea), mug (coffee).

 

[AmberTea]

I have to say both, and equally for me it seems. Mugs for the coffees and cups for the teas. Drinking
Spiced lemon tea right now out of my cup and saucer

 

[Aunt Bea]

I prefer a mug.

 

[Treacle]

Absolutely... cup & saucer (tea), mug (coffee).

Class Aunt Marg, happy to 'virtually' take you to tea at the Ritz with cucumber sandwiches

 

[Aunt Marg]

Class Aunt Marg, happy to 'virtually' take you to tea at the Ritz with cucumber sandwiches

I'm in, Treacle!

This topic actually reminded me of my late single digit years and into my mid teen years, when I'd help serve tea at our church when the ladies would put on a bazaar. All of the attendees (all women) dressed in proper formal attire (as in the picture above), complete with hats and gloves and sticking ones baby finger out just like you see in the movies.

There was baked goods and sandwiches, the kitchen abuzz with women in aprons turning-out tea and coffee in large batches, and then us younger girls serving tables and chatting up a storm with everyone. It was an event unto itself, lasting from late in the morning until late in the afternoon.

 

[PamfromTx]

Mug.

 

[Pinky]

Bone china mug for tea, regular mug for coffee.

 

[Lewkat]

 

[JaniceM]

My grandmother always drank from a cup with a saucer (bone china I might add). We may have been working -class but we had standards. ☺ We children did the same. Can't remember when I started drinking from a mug. But it seems to me that a cup and saucer was for tea and mugs for coffee. Would guess that we now drink more coffee than tea hence the mugs. Can't remember the last time I saw a cup and saucer or anyone drinking out of one

Would a mug and saucer count?

 

[MarciKS]

Definitely a mug. I have this one & it's my favorite. ~Grins~

 

[MarciKS]

@JaniceM you can click edit & scroll down & click delete & reload it.

 

[JaniceM]

@JaniceM you can click edit & scroll down & click delete & reload it.

Thank you!!

 

[MarciKS]

You're welcome hon

 

[Treacle]

@JaniceM you can click edit & scroll down & click delete & reload it.

Thanks MarciKS for that I've been doing a few things wrong. You have helped me recently with Avatars. Will appoint you as my teacher, if I may be so bold. ☺

 

[MarciKS]

I can't promise I won't lead you astray but I'll try. Feel free to start a conversation with me whenever you're in need if you want to.

 

[JaniceM]

There are also coasters- not sure if they're popular these days, but I use them regularly.

 

[Treacle]

I can't promise I won't lead you astray but I'll try. Feel free to start a conversation with me whenever you're in need if you want to.

Meant to say thanks, that face was if you lead me astray. Cheers again MarciKS for offering your help.

 

[MarciKS]

I don't use coasters cuz I set my stuff on a plastic side table.

 

[Aunt Marg]

We use coasters.

 

[JaniceM]

I don't use coasters cuz I set my stuff on a plastic side table.

I don't know why that would matter.
I have a set made of some kind of rubbery material, and use one on my desk.

 

[JaniceM]

We use coasters.

Neatniks-R-Us!!

 

[MarciKS]

I have 2 antique cups with saucers that belonged to my grandmother. I don't use them. One I could use. The other looks iffy. Many fine cracks in the glaze.