A drinking cup designed to hold coffee, usually smaller and differently shaped than a mug.
From coffee + cup. The compound term emerged as coffee-drinking culture spread globally and specialized dishware developed for different beverages.
The distinction between a coffeecup and a coffee mug matters more than you'd think—a true coffeecup has a narrower opening and thinner walls to keep coffee at drinking temperature longer, while a mug prioritizes capacity and heat retention. Different tools for different coffee traditions.
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