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.

It’s remarkable how the internet has shrunk the business world, isn’t it? Recently, our Mug Shop website was found by a customer in the South Atlantic – in the Falkland Islands to be precise, a little matter of around 8,000 miles away!

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It’s not a holiday destination that normally comes up in conversation but the Falklands does have a thriving tourist industry and the mugs they ordered from us are to be sold to visitors. In fact, whether you are looking for adventure or seeking quieter pleasures, the Falklands is a great place to relax and unwind. The best time of year to visit the Falkland Islands is during the Austral Summer, particularly between the months of December to February. This is the peak of wildlife activity and, usually, the warmest time of the year.

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So, just into the New Year, we’ll be shipping 2500 mugs printed with images of one of the best-known Falklands Islands sights …. penguins! Rockhoppers, King, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins all feature on the Marlborough bone china mugs. Talk about taking coals to Newcastle!

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To avail yourself of great quality printed mugs for your next promotion call us on 08450 998796 or visit Mug Shop.

Here are ten interesting and intriguing facts about tea, brewed up by the nice people at the Tea Council and poured out for you by the team at Mug Shop:

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We do hope you find this triviality both entertaining and illuminating!

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1. Tea-breaks are a tradition that have been with us for approximately 200 years.

2. 80% of office workers now claim they find out more about what’s going on at work over a cup of tea than in any other way.

3. By the middle of the 18th Century tea had replaced ale and gin as the drink of the masses and had become Britain’s most popular beverage.

4. Tea contains half the amount of caffeine found in coffee.

5. The number of recommended cups of tea to drink each day is 4, this gives you optimal benefit.

6. Tea was created more than 5000 years ago in China.

7. Tea is a natural source of fluoride that can help protect against tooth decay and gum disease

8. Tea has potential health maintainence benefits in cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention.

9. 96% of all cups of tea drunk daily in the UK are brewed from tea bags.

10. 98% of people take their tea with milk, but only 30% take sugar in tea.

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At the Mug Shop all this is ‘music to our ears’ not to mention ‘just our cup of tea’ as as it means that demand for our branded mugs, cups and teapots is unlikely to fade any time soon. Call us on 08450 998796 to discuss your own branded mugs.

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Now then, ‘what would you say to a cup of tea father?’ (Clean replies only please!)

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