Coffee cup

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This article is about the drinkware. For the campaign conducted by the American Medical Association, see Operation Coffee Cup.

A cappucino in a ceramic coffee cup

A coffee cup may refer to a type of cup from which coffee is drunk. Coffee cups are typically made of glazed ceramic, and have a single handle, allowing for portability while still hot. Ceramic construction allows to be drunk while hot, providing insulation to the beverage, and quickly washed with cold water without fear of breakage, compared to typical vessels made of glass.

Some types of cups are quite exclusively used for drinking coffee, such as an espresso cup, espresso glass, or cappucino cup. Other types of cups commonly used for coffee but are also commonly used for other beverages as well include a teacup or mug. Coffee cups have long been used as promotional items, with corporate logos, messages ("Worlds Best Dad"), or in the office, a statement of character, political affiliation emblazoned on the side of the mug.

A coffee cup may also refer to disposable cups from which hot beverages (including coffee) are drunk. Disposable coffee cups typically are made of paper or styrofoam. Paper cups at fashionable coffee houses often come with a cardboard sleeve to help retain heat and avoid double-cupping, which saves on materials.