These Villeroy & Boch mugs are simply beautiful and their design makes an end of meal coffee just that little bit more special, although they are equally suitable for tea or an indulgent hot chocolate (with the addition of some cream and a flake...).
The mugs are made of porcelain and they blend in well with other V&B china I have from other ranges. These are the right-handed version of the mug so be careful if offering to left-handed guests as the curve along the top of the cup prevents easy drinking from the other side. A left-handed version was produced in the past but I haven't yet been able to source one for sale, even direct from V&B, although I am still searching.
The handles are very stylish yet are comfortable to hold, the only downside is that, due to the design, there can be no stacking in the cupboard to save space.
Mugs are purchased individually so it is easy to build up a collection slowly or get a replacement should one get broken. None of the ones I bought came in a branded box; some were just wrapped in paper and a couple were in Amazon boxes inside the outer carton - safe enough for delivery but you may want to get something to box them in if they are destined to be a gift.
Washing up is easy by hand and they can also go in the dishwasher; the handles mean that they use up a bit more cupboard and dishwasher space than bulk standard mugs - but they are worth it.