Ever had trouble carrying more than two mugs without using a tray? Well, this ingeniously-designed mugs come with a set of plug and jack at the bottom so you can sort of Lego-join your mugs neatly in a line so that you can carry them effortlessly.

The Link Mugs come in a set of three and would make a great, practical gift for Christmas. Available from Mocha UK.

Fancy some corn, onion, radish, bell pepper, cucumber or asparagus with your tea? Maybe if they come in the form of colourful prints on fine bone china. These cute illustration are created by graphic designer and illustrator Graziela Preiser in 1975 but still look every bit fresh and relevant today.

ByGraziela Gemüse mugs available from thorstenvanelten.com

Moomintroll or Moominmamma for company at tea? You can with Arabia Finland Moomin collection of mugs, bowls and glasses.