The best glass coffee cups to make your morning brew extra fancy

Loved by celebs including Rochelle Humes, Ruth Langsford and Kourtney Kardashian

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by Lucy Smith |
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So, you saw Rochelle Humes sipping away at her matcha latte inthosecups again and couldn't resist getting your hands on a pair?

Yep, it turns out the Saturdays beauty opts for a double-walled drinking cup that keeps your drink of choice hot OR cold for longer - pretty cool, right?

How do glass coffee cups work?

They may look cool but, let's be honest, this is the question on all of our minds.

Double-walled thermo cups work by using a vacuum between the outer and inner layers of glass. By having a vacuum (no air) in this gap, it essentially means that neither heat nor cold can escape through the glass. Of course, your coffee or tea will still cool/warm over time, but these cups slow the process.

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Rochelle uses her glass coffee cups for hot and cold drinks. ©Instagram @rochellehumes

Now that you're clued up on the tech side, let's get down to aesthetics. You can get glass coffee mugs in loads of styles, from cute bear-shaped ones (perfect for kids) to minimalist tempered glass coffee cups and saucers, there's plenty to choose from.

Lucky for you, we've filtered through all the best ones so you don't have to. So, whether you're a sucker for crockery with character, or you'd rather buy all your homeware in a nice uniform style - we've got the picks for you.

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SHOP: The best glass coffee mugs

ROIMTEA Glass Tea Coffee Mug Set with Wood Lid1 of 9
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ROIMTEA Glass Tea Coffee Mug Set with Wood Lid

For the person that always lets their tea go cold...

Vertuo Espresso Set2 of 9
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Vertuo Espresso Set

George Clooney voice - Nespresso, what else? Includes two cups, saucers and spoons.

Cute Mugs - Glass Double Wall Insulated Glasses (Bear)3 of 9
CREDIT: Amazon

Cute Mugs - Glass Double Wall Insulated Glasses (Bear)

Because why wouldn't you want to drink your morning brew out of a bear-shaped glass?

Coffee Connoisseur Cappuccino Glass Cup & Saucer, Set of 24 of 9
CREDIT: John Lewis

Coffee Connoisseur Cappuccino Glass Cup & Saucer, Set of 2

You're getting some real bang for your buck here. Some of the cheapest glass cups on the market and they're from quality-kings John Lewis - a win, win.

Judge Double Walled Glass Coffee Cups with Handle, Set of 25 of 9
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Judge Double Walled Glass Coffee Cups with Handle, Set of 2

Some of our personal faves, these double-walled cups combine sleek glass minimalism with a Scandi/hÿgge feel.

Double Walled Glass Cat Cup6 of 9
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Double Walled Glass Cat Cup

Kid friendly, cat-lover friendly - just pretty darn cute, to be honest.

Bodum Pair of PAVINA Double Walled Thermo Glasses7 of 9
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Bodum Pair of PAVINA Double Walled Thermo Glasses

Look, if they're good enough for Rochelle Humes, they're good enough for us.

Boobie Glass Coffee Mug8 of 9
CREDIT: Etsy

Boobie Glass Coffee Mug

Because women are FAB.

Dawsons Living Coffee Glasses with Handles (set of 2)9 of 9
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Dawsons Living Coffee Glasses with Handles (set of 2)

Simple and cheap. If you're looking for a no-fuss glass coffee cup, this is your bag.

Are glass coffee mugs microwave safe?

In short, it will depend on the type of glass.

According to Samsung, while ceramic and ovenproof glass are indeed microwave safe, ordinary non-tempered glass will crack with exposure to the excessive heat.

Generally speaking, if the glass is durable enough to withstand boiling water, then it should be safe to use in the microwave, but you should always check the manufacturer instructions.

Who sells glass coffee cups?

Here are our top picks, ranked:

Glass coffee cups Amazon

Glass coffee cups John Lewis

Glass coffee cups Argos

Glass coffee cups Asda

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