Consumer Reports: ‘CR Staffers’ Favorite Cups, Mugs, and Water Glasses’
By: Vickie Wu | September 29, 2026
Highlighted as a Consumer Reports staff favorite, the Stack Mug and Large Mug are timeless and durable—beautiful to look at, satisfying to hold, and very proudly made in Sausalito, California. Read the full review:
If you have strong opinions on drinkware, well, so do we. From coffee and tea to other beverages, here are our picks.
If you, like me, are even slightly curious about expanding your repertoire of glassware, you’ve come to the right place. I asked my colleagues about the cups, mugs, and water glasses they use on a regular basis, the ones they absolutely couldn’t do without, and they had some strong opinions. Unsurprisingly–though somewhat coincidentally–a few of their favorites are also standouts from our tests and evaluations. Take a look.
Senior writer Angela Lashbrook recommends these mugs from Heath Ceramics. “It feels substantial, will last a lifetime (I have Heath dinnerware and cups I’ve inherited from my grandmother), and has a classic look. It’s also designed and made in the U.S. It’s pricy but a hundred million percent worth it.”