Corporate Gifts Blog

New to the Mug Shop’s range for 2010 is a range of mugs made from recycled polystyrene. These good-looking mugs are tough and durable and make an environmentally-friendly alternative to the usual throwaway drinking vessels made from polystyrene.

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Ideal for the workplace, these recycled mugs are proving to be a direct hit also with colleges, schools and local authorities who are using them to promote their own environmental messages.  ‘Non-chip’, these mugs are made from densely-pressed polystyrene and can put up with a lot of rough handling.

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The recycled polystyrene mugs come in three colours – black, red and blue – and have a ’sparkly’ appearance which makes them highly attractive and memorable.

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These super mugs, which have a volume of 275ml (10 fluid oz) can be printed in up to three colours and may be pantone matched if required. The print area available is a generous 168mm x 54mm which is ample to display your logo and/or message.

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For more information, a sample or to request a quotation call the Mug Shop on 08450 998796 or email us here.

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According to a recent BBC news item*, tea could well be a healthier drink than water! Indeed, a study reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues that three or more cups of tea is as good as taking in plenty of water and that tea does not, as previously thought, cause dehydration. In fact, as well as rehydrating just as well as water it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers.

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These new findings support recent experiments carried out at City University London which revealed that the act of making and drinking even a single cup of tea can reduce stress levels significantly. And even if we are not stressed, taking time out to make a brew is a certain way to relax. It helps us to create a small space of quiet and calm in our busy lives.

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Now, at the Mug Shop, the beneficial effects of tea are something that we did not need official studies to tell us this! Most of our customers are of the same mind and they continue to buy favourite tea mugs such as Sparta,Marrow, Diner and Almo mugs in increasing quantity. What’s more these four mugs now happen to be on special offer so there’s never been a better time to buy!

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Then there are those who think that tea just tastes so much better from a bone china mug or tea-cup and this accounts for why sales are up of Marlborough bone china mugs and Stirling bone china tea-cups. You can even give your clients a branded teapot!

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So, take time out to make a cup of tea, after all it’s scientifically-proven to do you good. It tastes great too …. no wonder we’re all turning to tea!

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Call Mug Shop on 08450 998796 for further information.

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How does breakfast benefit you? The eleventh annual Farmhouse Breakfast Week 24-30 January 2010 is the ideal time to find out! Taking place 24-30 January the week is a real opportunity for everyone to get into the healthy breakfast habit and celebrate the rich wealth of breakfast foods found across the country.

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Health professionals all agree we should start the day with a healthy, balanced breakfast. Breakfast really can benefit your energy levels, concentration, mood and can even help you manage your weight.

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Of course, there’s no better accompaniment to a good breakfast than a steaming hot mug of tea or coffee. Here at the Mug Shop we heartily concur and we have a splendid range of mugs, cups and teapots to go with your breakfast.

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As well as the widely-used and very popular mug types such as Sparta, Atlantic, Cambridge and Sandfield recent additions to our collection include the American style, retro Diner Mug, the elegant Almo Mug and for those with a more than hearty appetite, the extra-large capacity Metro Mug.

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Each of these mugs make splendid promotional gifts to give to your customers. All have a large branding area and can be printed in up to six colours in most cases. What’s more they are available within 2 to 3 weeks.

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So the next time you’re tempted to skip breakfast the simple answer is … don’t! Get your day off to the best possible start with a full English and a mug of your favourite beverage!

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Call the Mug Shop on 08450 998796 or click here for more details or a sample.

The wonderful thing about printed promotional mugs is that there is such a vast range available that you really can select ones which are ideal for your specific target market. And, if you really do take the trouble to think about what your target audience want, your promotional campaign will have all the more impact and be all the more memorable.

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For example, if your target market is building contractors you’re hardly likely to turn their heads with a delicate bone china cappuccino mug let’s face it. However, if you appeal to their legendary huge capacity for tea-drinking, then a printed pint mug will be right up their street!

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However, if you aiming at a more ’sophisticated’ target market, perhaps the glitzy world of the City, then a printed bone china cappuccino mug would not be out of place. Neither, in that case, would an elegant latte mug from our range.

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If your target audience is involved with outdoor activities, on the other hand, then your best choice of a promotional mug may be a robust, virtually unbreakable printed acrylic mug. This type of mug also goes down well in schools or to support events involving younger people. We’ve even supplied promotional acrylic mugs to a sailing event so that mariners had a sturdy drinking vessel which would withstand the roughest seas!

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So the key is … if you think carefully about your market and gear your promotional mug offer to it, your promotional push will reap rich rewards. What’s more, we’re adding great new mug styles to our range all the time!

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If you like us to advise on the right mug for you, call on 08450 998796.

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Sometimes, you know, the ordinary just isn’t enough for some people! It’s true in all walks of life. Why walk when you can run a marathon, why climb a hill when there’s plenty of mountains out there, why settle for reality when you have a dream?

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That’s the reason why we’ve increased our already vast range of promotional mugs to include one that is completely bespoke. And we’re not just talking about bespoke print … we mean that now you can specify precisely what shape and size you want! Fancy a square mug … no problem! A mug the shape of a ball … that’s possible!

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This, of course, opens up a whole new world of promotional ideas and means that you can truly design a mug that is unique to that very special event that you’re planning. A golf day? How about a golf ball shaped mug? A car launch? You’ve guessed it, a mug shaped as a vehicle. The possibilities are almost endless!!

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So, if you have a great idea for an unusual promotional mug which will prove a high-impact and memorable corporate gift, simply pick up the phone and call 08450 998796 to speak with our enthusiastic staff who will help you plan your project.

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Then again, if you’re happy to stay with a standard shape, our range of premium quality mugs made from earthenware, bone china or acrylic isn’t all that ordinary … take a look for yourself!

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Call us on 08450 998796 .. I’m sure you’ll find something just right for you!

View our range – click here.