PCS 21 Oz Bosmarlin Large Stoneware Coffee Mug

So, there are 2 main points to note here. First, the packaging is horrible. There's really no other way to explain this. Seller readily admits that they have poor packaging, but that they need to exhaust all current stock of their packaging before updating to something else. I suppose by their calculations it must be cheaper to send out a replacement mug than to ensure the first one gets there safely. To this point, I can say that the seller indeed does stand behind their product 100%! After contacting them regarding my first mug which arrived in a pile of shards as shown, they immediately sent out a replacement which arrived a day later. EXCELLENT! Something to note here is that although seller packaging isn't very good, the issue is mostly in how Amazon ships the item itself. The first mug came in an envelope! Who puts a fragile ceramic item in an envelope!!? So that part is on Amazon, not the seller. The replacement mug came in the same poor packaging, but was shipped in a BOX which helped to protect it. That came directly from the seller, not Amazon. Second part of review is about the mug itself. This is a very nice mug for the price point. It is a glazed stoneware mug and by most standards, a large one. It has a good feel and can hold nearly 20oz of beverage at 4" wide and 3.5" deep (2 cup measuring glass for scale). The glazing is varied in finish and adds a bit of design detail which of course is subjective to your particular taste. As the pictures show, the top 2 layers of color along with the inside of mug are shiny and smooth, while the bottom part is matte with a duller non shiny finish. This carries through to the handle as well. I can confirm that it can be placed in microwave with no issues. I haven't tried the dishwasher as I washed it by hand, but it does say it's dishwasher safe. Overall, this is a 5 star item that would benefit from better packaging, but is backed up by a solid seller who stands by their product.

The mug is beautiful. The colors are exactly as pictured. Very happy with my new mug.

Such a great mug! I love the size- it’s huge, gorgeous and reminiscent of the pottery stoneware vibe I was looking for. I looked all over Etsy & eBay for something similar and came across some very pretty but very expensive ones. For the price, this was a great deal. The only thing I’d mention is the middle band in the photo looks very pink but in person it’s more of a taupe / beige. And the top isn’t quite as iridescent as I’d have thought. But given the nature of ceramics/glazing I’d imagine each one will be different, so as long as you keep that in mind. The glazing isn’t too bad, it has a lot of texture and ripples which I love, and I’m a fan of the drip effect and speckling. It’s also the perfect size for running a full sized Vertuo Nespresso pod 2x. With the foam it reaches the top and still leaves room for syrup or cream or whatever and I end up w. an awesome 16oz cup of coffee. I’ve microwaved it, run it through the dishwasher & hand washed it and never had any problems- it’s very sturdy, heavy & thic. Will last awhile I feel. Reached me in great condition, no chips etc. been using it for around 3 months and still in love! Getting lots of use :)

I love them! Keeps my coffee hot and it’s a nice big mug! I’m thinking of getting 2 more.

Very nice.

Great mug. I enjoyed the size and the color of the mug. Unfortunately, the handle just broke off as I was washing it after 2 years of coffee consumption. Going to try a competitor for my next mug.

Great big coffee mug! Nice weight to keep things stable.

4.5 stars Bosmarlin makes beautiful, great quality, and *big* mugs - but they're not chunky or heavy. The handle is a good, comfortable and easy to hold. It really is very pretty. But the mug does tend to get warm if reheated in the microwave for more than a minute or so. Not dangerous, but I'm cautious when I go to take it out.