Grip
Hold it the way you naturally would.
Use the full handle, cup the side, or support the tapered base. Each grip feels intentional instead of improvised.
400hours spent refining how it sits in your hand, how you drink from it, and how it holds up to everyday use.
Texasmade in small batches by a ceramic facility with more than 20 years of experience.
Cone 10high-fired stoneware creates a denser, less porous, more durable body.
12 fl oztotal capacity in a shape that still fits neatly beneath a countertop coffee machine.
The 400-hour design story
A better mug born out of little annoyances.
Ashley kept noticing the same little annoyances: handles that only fit two fingers, mugs that became too hot in the microwave, and bases that were awkward to grip on the way into the dishwasher. The design started there.
- The rim was shaped around the sip, not only the silhouette.
- The tapered base gives your hand a natural place to hold it.
- The handle fits three fingers and curves inward so you can cup the mug with both hands.
- The satin-matte glaze feels smooth without becoming glossy or slippery.
Start with the mugBring the 400-hour design story into your own morning.
Designed around touch
You notice the handle first. Then everything else.
The rim, handle, base, and glaze each do a different job. Together, they make the mug easier to hold, easier to heat, and easier to live with.
Finish
A finish made for real life.
The satin-matte ivory glaze feels special in your hands, then goes straight into the microwave or dishwasher.
Ritual
The one that stays out on the counter.
It looks at home beside the coffee machine and works hard enough to be used again tomorrow morning.
Ready for the hand feel?Bring the mug into your own morning routine.
How it was made
From hand-thrown prototypes to the mug you see now.
A few early ideas failed. That was useful. Each attempt made the mug more consistent without losing what felt so good about the first hand-thrown versions.
We started with the annoyances.
Handles that pinched, bodies that overheated, and shapes that fought you at the dishwasher became the first design brief.
We hand-threw the first versions.
Those mugs had warmth and personality. They also varied too much from one piece to the next for the experience to feel dependable.
We built one form from our favorites.
We combined the best prototypes into a mold, tried slip casting, and moved to ram pressing when the first production method did not work.
We high-fired and finished each mug by hand.
The cone-10 body is pressed for consistency, then given an extruded handle and multiple coats of hand-sprayed lead-free glaze.
Bring home the finished versionThe 400-hour design work comes down to one daily mug.
Why it costs more
Here is where the $45 goes.
The extra work shows up in the places you actually notice: the handle, the rim, the microwave, the dishwasher, and whether you reach for it again tomorrow.
No two-finger pinch.
The handle fits three fingers, curves inward for a two-handed hold, and keeps a comfortable temperature during normal microwave use.
The mug that can take a beating.
Use it, heat it, leave it on the counter, and put it in the dishwasher. The design was made for repetition.
Familiar, with a story worth telling.
Easy to give and considered enough to become the mug they reach for every morning.
The details
The measurements, materials, and care notes.
The materials and measurements sit beside the care instructions and the story of where it was made.
Size
12 fl oz total capacity. Approximately 4 x 4 x 3.8 inches and 1.2 pounds.
Care
Dishwasher and microwave safe, with a scratch-resistant satin-matte finish.
Material
Cone-10 stoneware made from a silk-smooth custom clay blend with lead-free glaze.
Origin
Made in small batches in Texas by a ceramic facility with more than 20 years of experience.
Ready for the morning12 fl oz, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and made in Texas.
Around the house
This is the mug that stays out.
On the counter, beside the bed, or passed across the table, the mug was designed to feel settled wherever the morning takes it.
Customer proof
"It's my cuddle mug."
"I like the weight of it, the way my hand feels when I hold it, and the way it is when I sip my tea or coffee."
She bought two and kept both for herself. After a few more arrived, the family and the guests were finally allowed to use them too.
Make room beside the coffee machineAdd one for yourself, or choose a pair so everyone can share.
Good to know
Questions people ask before they buy.
Here is what to know about using it, returning it, or handling a damaged delivery.
Will it get hot in the microwave?
The mug was high-fired to cone 10, which helps create a denser ceramic body. Ashley specifically designed it so the handle stays comfortable during normal microwave use.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. The mug is designed for daily use, including the dishwasher, rather than occasional display.
Does it work as a gift?
Yes. The design story makes it feel more personal than a generic mug, while the familiar size and daily usability keep it easy to give.
What if it arrives damaged?
Contact Âme Atendre and they will arrange a refund or exchange for a defective or damaged mug.
Can I return it?
Eligible items can be returned within 14 days of purchase when they are new, unused, and in the original packaging. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility. Read the complete return policy.
Why does this cost more than a regular mug?
The price reflects the prototyping, mold development, ram pressing, high-fire ceramic body, lead-free glaze, and the refinement of every touch point.
Ready when you areAdd the mug while the care and return details are still close at hand.
Made for the quiet part of the morning
The one you will reach for tomorrow, too.
It fits beneath the coffee machine, looks at home on the counter, and feels just as right with the paper as it does with a slow cup of tea.
The Goldilocks Ceramic Mug$45.00 · 12 fl oz · dishwasher safe
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