I’ve had this mug for probably 20 years, it’s just one of those items that so well made and thoughtfully designed. The bottom brim keeps it steady next to me on the couch or bed, the handle has a little earlobe thing to rest on your middle finger so the actual hot mug doesn’t touch your skin, its big but not deep enough to make cleaning difficult and the hole on the handle is just small enough to keep a tea tag from falling through.