Sometimes we take for granted things in our everyday lives. We use them daily and do not think about them. Take for example, the coffee cup. How often do you think about it? Let us take a look at a coffee cup.

A coffee cup is a specific type of cup from which we imbibe coffee. Coffee cups can be made out of a variety of materials such as ceramic, and usually has one handle, allowing the drinker to hold the cup without burning his or her hands. It is usually delicately curved to enable the drinker to carry the coffee with him or her wherever he or she goes. The ceramic also provides insulation to the coffee, keeping it hot. The ceramic also provides the convenience of easy cleaning with cold water.

There are different types of coffee cups. An espresso demitasse or cappuccino cup is a specific type of cup. A demitasse is smaller enabling the drinker to sip the stronger espresso in little sips. The cappuccino cup is a bit rounder and not as high. A teacup or mug is multi-functional—used for coffee as well as other beverages.

Coffee cups have other uses besides utilitarian uses such as those for drinking coffee. Historically, they have been used for marketing purposes, promoting a business or service. They have also been used for gifts with sayings emblazoned on them such as “World’s Best Lover,” or “World’s Best Mom.” Coffee cups can also be made out of Styrofoam which provides ease of disposability when you are taking fast food out and eating in the car.