Linkable Mugs: Love It Or Hate It?

August 18, 2007

When I worked in a Spanish bar as a la chica de cafe, carrying more than two coffee drinks without a tray was impossible. I can't help but wonder how these linkable mugs by Jonathan Aspinall would affect the barista's job. As many as six coffee mugs link together to form a large line of cups that's easily carried by holding only two of the mugs. These seem like an ingenious invention, but wouldn't they be really heavy when filled with steaming coffee?? I'm undecided about these vessels, how about you?

Source: Yanko Design

Love It Or Hate It Coffee Mugs Servingware Linkable Mugs Jonathan Aspinall

23 Comments

kstraw23 5 years 39 weeks

seems pretty ingenious, if it actually functions when all the mugs are full

CollegeGirl 5 years 39 weeks

Cute idea, but I don't know how well it would actually work in practice.

Schaianne 5 years 39 weeks

I'm thinking that UNlinking them may result in spilled HOT beverage ... OUCH. No thanks.

jen22 5 years 39 weeks

I would definitely buy this.

laurafox 5 years 39 weeks

I love it in a busy coffeehouse setting.

Daisy6264 5 years 39 weeks

Not into it.

allthingsgrow 5 years 39 weeks

If it's helpful for baristas, then hell yeah! Besides, it's easy to take apart.

EatYourVeggies 5 years 39 weeks

What's the point if you can't take them apart without scalding yourself?

bibelot 5 years 39 weeks

It's a cool design idea, but also looks like an accident waiting to happen. When those mugs are all full of hot coffee/tea, wouldn't they be terribly heavy?

saffy1227 5 years 39 weeks

not that into it.

gruaig_rua 5 years 39 weeks

I'm with Tee0206 - I can imagine spilling the drinks when trying to pull the mugs apart.

tdamji 5 years 39 weeks

thats really interesting. this would be great even for 3 mugs...maybe not so many as shown.

nikkih 5 years 39 weeks

Awkward!! I'd be too afraid the mugs in the middle would collapse.

edjusted 5 years 39 weeks

In other news today, Starbucks filed for bankruptcy after the jury awarded John Doe 5 gazillion dollars after 6 cups of coffee were simultaneously spilled on their lap...

rubialala 5 years 39 weeks

No, I don't think so.

randomname12345 5 years 39 weeks

I love this idea! I'm living in England right now where it's good manners to ask your office mates if they'd like a cup of tea when you go to make yourself one. I've had to juggle 6 mugs of tea through various obstacles before (doors, staircases, etc). This invention would've helped out a lot!

zc 5 years 39 weeks

love them!

Marci 5 years 39 weeks

It's a great idea if it works

potterlove 5 years 39 weeks

Those are so cute! But I would only have like 3, maybe 4, mugs to carry if they're full to the brim.

lickety split 5 years 39 weeks

i think a tray is nice.

pinkkiwii84 5 years 39 weeks

That is just too dangerous for my coordination. I would probably not link them correctly and one in the middle would fall making a big mess.

tee0206 5 years 39 weeks

Well, it would depend on how heavy the filled mugs would be and how easy it is to take them apart. I honestly can't see myself removing six mugs without spilling half the drinks.

ALSW 5 years 39 weeks

I don't know. I mean, it's an interesting concept, but I can't see me using them around the house. And I'm with you, party, wouldn't it be too heavy and unwieldy to actually carry?

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