The best coffee mugs you can buy

A person's favorite coffee mug is very much a subjective thing, whether it's “World's Best Mom” or Garfield hating Mondays.But there are mugs designed to enhance your enjoyment of the perfect cup of joe (or tea).Our favorite is a smart coffee cup that keeps your drink hot. It sounds like a dream from the future, but the Ember Temperature Control Ceramic Mug can make it your daily reality. There's even an app to help you control it.As a coffee addict (I've had at least one cup per day since I was 16 years old), what I use to drink out of, is just as important the blend I put into it. My mug collection says a lot about who I am as a person — the most-used is a Lydia Deetz “Beetlejuice” mug that says, “I myself am strange and unusual” — but it doesn't do much for the actual coffee drinking experience. So for this guide, my research focused on coffee receptacles that offer something unique, whether it's to keep a drink warm, ensure spill-free travel, or even do the brewing for you — each elevating the coffee-drinking experience up a notch.The best coffee mug is the Ember Temperature Control Ceramic Mug. This high-tech mug may look basic, but it smartly keeps a drink warm continuously, and at the desired temperature.Here are the best coffee mugs you can buy in 2019:Best coffee mug overall: Ember Temperature Control Ceramic MugBest travel coffee mug: Zojirushi SM-SA48-BA Stainless Steel MugBest insulated coffee mug: Bodum PAVINA Double Wall Coffee MugBest coffee mug for brewing on the go: Espro Travel Coffee PressBest-looking coffee mug: Porcelain Coffee MugsKeep scrolling to read more details about our top picks.