Little Friends Cat Mug

The mug is made of ceramic and measures roughly 13 × 10 × 13 cm. It curves out gently and tapers towards the base, which gives it that unmistakable cat silhouette. The generous handle leaves room for a whole hand — welcome on mornings when you would rather cradle a mug than hold it. Ceramic keeps warmth noticeably longer than thin porcelain, so your coffee stays drinkable a while longer.

Little Friends is Winkee's series of animal kitchen companions: pared-back shapes, friendly faces and muted colours instead of loud cartoon styling. That is the difference between a mug that disappears into the back of the cupboard after a fortnight and one that becomes a daily habit. The cat mug arrives in a printed gift box, so it is ready to hand over without extra wrapping.

Cat people who prefer charming over kitsch. A small birthday present, a host gift, a Secret Santa pick for the office, or simply your own mug — the one nobody else takes from the shelf. It also works as the base of a bigger gift: mug, a packet of good tea and some chocolate make a complete set without much hunting.

• Wash by hand — glaze and colour stay bright far longer
• A soft sponge is enough; harsh scouring agents attack the glaze
• Like any ceramic, it dislikes knocks and drops onto hard floors
• Dry it upright so no water sits inside the handle
• Pair it with tea, coffee or cocoa when giving it as a gift

How should I clean it? By hand, with warm water and a soft sponge. Winkee gives no guidance on machine cleaning, so hand washing is the safe choice — particularly for ceramics with relief detailing.

How much does it hold? Winkee does not state a capacity. Judging by the dimensions it sits in normal coffee-cup territory rather than XL.

Is the face printed on? No. Nose, whiskers and ears are part of the shape, and the colour sits beneath the glaze. Rubbed-off motifs are not a concern here.

Does it come in packaging suitable for gifting? Yes, the mug ships in a printed Little Friends gift box with a cat motif.

Are there other animals in the range? Winkee runs Little Friends as a series. You can see which designs we currently stock on the Winkee brand page.

• Material: ceramic
• Dimensions: approx. 13 × 10 × 13 cm
• Colour: white with blush-pink handle and interior
• Face and ears sculpted, not printed
• Range: Winkee Little Friends
• Includes: 1 mug in a gift box