Resin Crystal Tea Mug

Resin takes colour in a way ceramic cannot, and that is the whole argument for this mug. The body is cast to look like a cross-section of stone, with veining and depth that changes as the mug turns in your hand. Ten finishes run from quiet greys and greens to a vivid colourful ore that is hard to ignore on a desk.

It is heat resistant, so it takes a fresh brew without complaint, and the wall is thick enough that the outside stays comfortable to hold. The shape is a straightforward tapered mug rather than anything awkward, which means it stacks reasonably and fits under most coffee machines and kettle spouts without a fight. The handle is sized for a full hand grip rather than a couple of fingers, and the flat base means it sits steadily on a desk without a coaster.

Where it earns its place is on a desk or an open shelf, somewhere it will be seen. In an office it is the mug nobody else picks up by accident. As a gift it works for the person who already owns everything practical, and the range of finishes means you can choose one that actually suits them rather than settling for whatever colour was left.

• Product type: Resin crystal-effect mug
• Finishes available: Rock, Green ore, Purple, Green, Gray, Pink, Blue, Red, Blue ore, Colourful ore
• Material: High-quality resin
• Feature: Heat resistant
• Use: Coffee, tea, desk and office use, gifting
• Care: Hand wash with warm water; avoid abrasive scourers
• In the box: 1 x resin crystal mug