# Personalized Caffeine Cups The 'Milk and Two Sugars Mug' Brings You Coffee the Way You Like it By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-and-two-sugars-mug References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/work/coffee-just-the-way-you-like-it/) & [notonthehighstreet](http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/discobutterfly/product/personalised-milk-and-two-sugars-mug) Whether an intern at work or your roommate fetches you coffee in the morning (or afternoon), the 'Milk and Two Sugars Mug' will ensure that you always receive a satisfying, [customized drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-free-coffee). These [earthenware mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold) include hand-printed signs that happily indicate whether or not you take milk, the strength of your coffee and the number of sugar cubes. The font design makes the lettering seem hand-written and slightly smudged, raising the appeal of these already-fantastic mugs. The Milk and Two Sugars Mug, which includes your name near the rim, will undoubtedly make your [morning routine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug) more tolerable for everyone, including the interns who brew the java. However, convenience comes with a very hefty price tag: Each personalized mug costs $28. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Drinkware:** Opportunity for creating customized mugs, cups, and glasses that cater to individual preferences and add a personal touch to the drinking experience. - **Customizable Morning Rituals:** Creating products that allow individuals to personalize their morning routines, such as coffee mugs with indicators for milk, sugar, and coffee strength. - **Handwritten Aesthetic:** Designing products with hand-printed, slightly smudged lettering to add a unique and appealing aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for the kitchenware industry to create personalized drinkware and cater to individual preferences. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for office supply companies to offer customizable mugs that enhance the workday experience. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Opportunity for the gifts and novelties industry to create personalized mugs that serve as unique and thoughtful gifts for various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Customizable Drink Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-drops.md) - [Love-Reminding Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-because-mug.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md)