Plum Village Enamel Mug

In the quiet hills of Plum Village France, mindfulness flows like a gentle stream. The Plum Village Enamel Mug rests in your hands as more than a vessel. It calls you to pause. To breathe. To sip with care. Handcrafted with love in Spain, this mug weaves tradition and simplicity into every moment. Whether you cradle it by a campfire or sip tea at dawn, it invites peace. Nature’s beauty and human touch blend here, inviting you to be present.

This cup of tea in my two hands,
mindfulness held perfectly.
My mind and body dwell
in the very here and now.

Crafted by Hand, Inspired by Nature

Plum Village Enamel Mugs are made with care from the hands of artisans in Spain. Enameled steel reflects with a vitreous coating, strong and pure. For nearly 300 years, this craft process remains unchanged. Each mug forms one by one in Valles Pasiegos, Cantabria—a land of green valleys and calm. Artisans there work with nature’s rhythm. The artisans let peace and care guide their hands, and their hands shape the mug.

This mug holds a story of Plum Village France—a tale of mindfulness practice etched into its form. The Enso Zen circle or Thich Nhat Hanh’s “Drink your tea” calligraphy adorns it. These “bell of mindfulness” invites mindful drinking, a quiet reminder to return to the present moment.

All the raw materials are from Spain, promise quality that lasts. It weighs 165 grams, stands 8 cm tall, and spans 8 cm wide. It holds 0.4 liters of your chosen drink.

This mug blends into your life. Heat it on a campfire. Bake in it. Sip from it at work. It resists scratches and fire, enduring -50°C to 500°C. Use it on gas, induction, or even an oven. Not for microwaves, though—it’s metal through and through. You can put in the dishwasher, the design will remain intact.

Clean it easily—its glass-like surface blocks odors and bacteria. Free of chemicals, no plastic hides here—just pure, recyclable steel that can recycle fully, a gift to the earth! The Plum Village Enamel Mug is certified for European food safety standards, it’s a companion you trust. Mindful sipping begins with tools like this—simple, honest, and true.

Drinking as a Path to Presence

Every sip from this Plum Village Enamel mug opens a door. Mindful drinking turns tea or coffee into a practice. Hold the Plum Village Enamel Mug and feel its warmth spread through your fingers. Notice the steam curling up, the scent rising to meet you. The Enso Zen circle gazes back, a mirror of stillness. Or Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s words—“Drink your tea”—invites softly to be present. They remind you: this moment matters. At Plum Village France, sipping becomes sacred. Not rushed. Not distracted. Just here. The mug’s weight anchors you. Its texture grounds you. Stress fades as you breathe with each sip. Savouring begins with intention. A quiet morning deepens. This mug carries mindfulness practice into your hands, wherever you stand.

Is It a Mug or a Cup? A Reflection on Form and Freedom

In daily life, a cup often evokes formal moments—a quiet tea meditation, a saucer resting on a table, a sense of ceremony. At Plum Village France, we smile at such distinctions. Here, cups and mugs travel with us, from garden to forest, from kitchen to flower field. The Plum Village Enamel Mug, with its wide handle and sturdy form, invites you to let go of rigid forms. Why cling to a name—mug or cup—when the heart of mindfulness practice lies in being present, wherever you are?

This mug, solid yet simple, is at home in your hand as you walk through nature or sit in stillness. Its thick enamel walls hold warmth for mindful drinking, whether you’re sipping tea by a campfire or water during a hike. Crafted to endure, it joins you on travels—camping under stars, canoeing along rivers, or wandering far from home. The Enso Zen design or Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphy whispers a gentle reminder: stay here, now, with each sip.

Pause for a moment. What matters more—the container or the content? In Buddhist philosophy, we might ask: is it the mug that brings peace, or the awareness you bring to your drinking? The Plum Village Enamel Mug, strong enough to follow you to the ends of the earth, invites you to reflect. It is a humble companion, ready for mindful eating and drinking, whether in a garden or on a distant trail. Carry it freely, and let it remind you: inner peace and presence are your true home.

A Daily Ritual of Peace

Start your day with this Plum Village Enamel Mug in hand. Pick it for its Enso Zen design or Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphy—each is a call for mindfulness practice. Pour your tea. Or coffee. Or something cool. Say to yourself, “I’ve arrived, I’m home.” Feel the words settle. They root you in now. Plum Village practice teaches this: small and mindful acts bloom into peace. Set a timer for five minutes. Sip slowly. If needed, you can let the Plum Village app guide you. Notice the taste. The warmth. The quiet.

If caffeine rattles you, try herbal tea. Or decaf. What matters is how the ritual ground you in a conscious rest. This Plum Village Enamel Mug invites mindful drinking daily. May you can lean into it as a steady companion,  holding space for stillness amid the storm. May you find moment to rest in presence, to let go of all effort and simply be.