Our favorite: tea and cocoa mugs

Sometimes, what you really need is just a moment to yourself with a cute mug full of something warm and soothing. Here are our picks for our favorite cups and mugs for calming tea and chilled-out cocoa — or a life-affirming strong cup of coffee.

Opalhouse Squeeze The Day Kira Mug in Green at Target, $6

We love how colorful and cheerful little darling is! Plus, it holds a grande cup of whatever you need. The expression on the inside lip (squeeze that day) is a fun sentiment that doesn’t feel too high pressure. Our love for this mug might also be that it reminds us of our Body Issue cover.

Megan Galante Leopard Race Coffee Mug in Pink at Society6,  $17

Good morning, gorgeous. We love a good leopard print, really. And could have it on just about anything. But the charm of an actual leopard is what makes this mug a standout. Plus it’s pink. Check, Check.

Rifle Paper Garden Party Monogram Mug in H at Anthropologie, $14

Rifle Paper can always be counted of for something truly lovely — feminine, pretty, charming, and highly displayable. What more could you ask for in a mug that holds your morning brew?

Ideal Bookshelf Mug in Cooking, $14

For the chef or baker in your life, this mug features the beautiful spines of 19 classic cookbooks, including ones from Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Ina Garten, and Edna Lewis, plus Joy of Cooking — of course.

TheFilmArtist The Supremes Mug at Redbubble, $17

This mug honors the four female supreme court Justices: Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan. Think sipping from it will inspire wise and meaningful thoughts?

Elephant Handle Mug at World Market, $8

Perfect if you’re an animal lover or regular Planet Earth viewer — or just delight in the whimsy of this adorable creature's curled trunk as handle. She seems chipper and cheerful to help you start your day, doesn’t she?