The Best Cat Mugs For Gifts

It’s that time again and you need to buy a gift for your favorite cat lover. Maybe they drink tea or maybe they drink coffee, but whatever it is they definitely are a mug user and you want to know what the best cat mugs are. Look no further!

I’ve been gifted quite a few cat mugs myself, and I’ll show you a few great ideas that will be useful and also something that the special cat lover in your life will enjoy.

In a hurry? Here is our top pick for the best cat mugs

This cat mug is quite possibly the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Normally cat mugs just have a photo of a cat on them, which is all fine and dandy, but this goes one step further. It utilizes the handle to make the shape of the cats tail which is surely a unique feature that you won’t see on most ceramic items in the kitchen.

This mug is handmade, so it’s not microwave safe, but it will be okay in the dishwasher. As a custom gift, I don’t think cat mugs get any better than this.

What do look for in the best cat mugs?

Size

Some cat mugs that are shaped like cats are cool when you see them on the shelf, but they can be downright impractical. Coffee mugs that at over 12ounces should never be more bowl shape than they are cup. If you get a cup that’s too big, you run the risk of your cat mug being a gift that people won’t actually use, but will appreciate the thought of. 

Shape

It’s a mug after all and just because it’s a cat mug doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be a shape that’s good for drinking coffee and tea. The mugs that are oblong and shaped like an actual cat’s body might be cool to look at, but they are really impractical.

The best cat mug for the fancy cat lover 

You know the type. They probably have designer place settings in their house and wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of shoes that haven’t appeared in a magazine. It’s okay. I enjoy the fancy life as well. This is a great cat mug for that individual

Laurel Birch Cat Mug

Even if you don’t know who Lauren Birch is, that’s okay. She’s a pretty well-known artist and designer with a unique style is instantly recognizable to most. You’ve probably seen lots of her work in many places and didn’t even recognize it. This cat mug is definitely a gift for the fancier cat lover.

This is also a great add on if you’re really looking to add some wow to your gift.

The Cat mug for the quirky cat lover

This simple bug comes in 4 different colors and has a really nice ceramic lid that allows you to take it on the go. I hate putting hot coffee in a cup without a lid. That’s just asking for a spill in the car. To top it off, it has the most adorable spoon with a catspaw that makes it look like a tiny cat fell inside of the cup and is reaching out.

All cat owners know the familiar reaching paw of their cat pawing under a door or into something they probably shouldn’t have gotten into.

The Cat mug that is a lot of mug

I know I said that too big of a mug is almost a bad thing and I would agree that this mug is ALMOST borderline too big for most coffee, but I included it for a simple reason. It’s the perfect latte mug. The large surface area makes it a great cat mug for those who know how to make lattes or those who have a barista that is willing to make a latter in the cup they bring along. You know… so we can save the earth from more paper waste.

The simple design lets everyone know that not only is this person a cat lover, but they are drinking out a cat mug that’s shaped exactly like a cute little cat.

Our other picks for great cat mugs

If this mug doesn’t get a laugh out of you, then I don’t know what will. It has a little 3d ceramic cat on the side that’s looking over at goldfish that are printed on the inside of the mug. When you fill it up with your beverage of choice, it just looks like your cat is doing their typical nosy thing and watching you drink.

The best part is that the tail serves as the handle and you can see the little cat eyes peeking above the rim as you go to sip.

This would be a list of the best cat mugs if we didn’t include one of the obligatory, middle finger, cat mugs on here. Definitely not a gift for all and something that you should be sure about before you buy. I think you’ll know exactly who this mug is designed for when you see it.

This is a great cat mug that is fancy, but also very minimalist in its design. It comes in over 7 colors and they all are pastel with gold on the handle, nose, and ears of the cat design. To make things even much better, on the inside of the mug are the words “PURRRFECT”. I’m all for a punny, especially when it’s inside of the mug and really only meant to be seen by the person drinking out of this mug.