Years in industry(20)
Our glass mug collection spans every coffee, tea, and casual hot-beverage format — borosilicate double-wall coffee mugs that hold 200°F espresso while staying cool to the touch on the outside (the format that built modern specialty coffee retail), single-wall borosilicate cafe glasses for latte and americano service, classic clear glass mugs with handles for everyday use, beer-style glass mugs and steins for casual bar service, and custom inner-shape borosilicate mug development for viral retail and gift programs — think outer wall: standard cup; inner wall: figurine, paw, heart, character, or brand mascot, the format that drives long lines and aftermarket resale on major retail releases.
Every design is available with custom branding for cafe and coffee-brand programs — full-color UV printing, screen printing for chain rollouts, deep laser etching, sandblast frosting, gold and platinum rim plating, charm-inlay decoration (small embedded ceramic or glass figures), and complete custom mold development for inner-shape mug releases. We supply international coffee chains, regional specialty coffee groups, DTC coffee and tea brands, subscription-box programs, hotel breakfast service, and Amazon FBA private-label sellers. Pair with our glass tumblers or can-shaped glasses for complete cafe drinkware programs, or see our Custom Project Showcase for inner-shape mold development and limited-edition release capabilities. Low MOQ starts at 500 pieces for stock designs; custom inner-shape mold programs typically start at 3,000 pieces. Samples ship in 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for wholesale glass mugs?
Standard stock designs (clear glass mugs, basic double-wall coffee mugs, beer-style mugs) start at 500 pieces per SKU. Custom artwork — printed or etched logos on existing molds — also starts at 500 pieces. Custom shape development with new molds (inner-shape figurines, novel outer profiles, brand-specific viral designs) typically starts at 3,000 pieces because of tooling investment. Larger runs of 10,000+ pieces qualify for volume pricing.
Can you produce custom-shape glass mugs — including double-wall mugs with figurines or shapes inside (like the cat paw mug)?
Yes. We specialize in borosilicate double-wall mugs with custom inner-shape molds — the format used in viral retail releases (paws, hearts, animals, characters, brand mascots, miniature bottles). The outer wall is a standard cup profile; the inner wall is sculpted into a custom figure that becomes visible when liquid is poured in. We've delivered this format for major international lifestyle brand launches, with shape and color matched to your brand identity. Custom mold development takes 30–45 days; production runs follow once samples are approved.
What's the difference between borosilicate and regular soda-lime glass mugs?
Borosilicate glass handles dramatic temperature changes without cracking — you can pour 200°F coffee directly into a borosilicate mug straight from the freezer, no warm-up needed. It's the standard material for specialty coffee and tea retail because double-wall borosilicate designs also keep liquid hot while the outer surface stays cool to the touch. Reinforced soda-lime is fine for cold drinks or moderately warm beverages and is more economical for high-volume retail, but it's not recommended for any cafe menu that includes espresso, boiling water, or rapid hot-to-cold transitions.
What's the lead time for bulk glass mug orders, including custom mold programs?
Samples for stock designs ship within 7 days. Standard production lead time is 20–30 days for printed or etched orders of 5,000+ pieces. Custom inner-shape mold development adds 30–45 days for tooling and sampling before production starts — plan 60–90 days total from initial brief to bulk delivery. For seasonal retail launches (holiday gifts, anniversary releases, brand collabs), contact us 4–6 months ahead of target launch date to lock production slots.