How To Select Microwave Oven Safe Mugs For Mug Meals

There are various ways to find out if a mug is a microwave-oven safe or not. I am going to help you out to select microwave oven-friendly mugs for your quick and delicious mug meals.

Your mug needs to be microwave-safe when you want to make single-serving meals in the microwave, that too in a mug.

Most of the manufactured glassware and mugs are microwave oven safe as long as they are not made of any metals. But not all glasswares are microwave safe. 

There are numerous things to check before you buy a mug, whether it is made of clay or ceramic, the quality of the hand made mugs. These checks are important because a low-quality mug starts getting cracks after a certain period.

Tip: You can always check if the mug is microwave oven safe by filling water in the mug, microwave it for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, and check. If the mug is hotter than the water, it is unsafe to use that mug.

Moreover, you need to check for chemicals that can drain out of the mug on the food, as that can be dangerous for your health. So, you need to check the draining test with your mug. You can also do it at home with some lemon slices. 

Tip: Whenever you buy a mug or glassware the best idea is to boil them in the water. Keep a utensil full of water, put the mugs or glassware inside it, let it boil and off the stove. Let it sit until the water cools down and pat dry them. 

It makes the glassware or mugs stronger and helps you prevent from breaking inside the microwave oven because if the mugs cannot handle the boiling water it will have a crack. 

In a microwave oven when you put your food, the electromagnetic waves make the water molecules in the food wiggle fast and that is why our food is heated up. So, if the mug is not microwave-oven safe it will get cracks or it will get too hot to hold the mug. 

Additionally, any mug that has silver or gold adorn is bad for microwave-oven as well. Also, mugs that have thin glass material used in making can break easily.

Here are the best mugs that you can use for mug meals in a microwave oven

1. Glass Mugs

Best quality clear glass material, microwave oven safe, dishwasher safe, and heat/shock resistance.

I have one similar glass mug and it is microwave oven friendly. I cooked cheese omelet in that mug. I kept it in the microwave for about 2 minutes and there was not a single crack or any other damage to the mug. Also, I used to pour hot water in the mug for many of my different mug recipes.

2. Multicolored Ceramic Mugs

Floral ceramic mug is bone china material, microwave oven safe, dishwasher safe, absorbs stains and odors, and easy cleaning. 

I used one with a football design ceramic mug to make the chocolate mug cake in the microwave oven. Also, drink hot tea or coffee in that mug daily. 

You can buy a similar quality mug from Amazon in floral or different prints.

3. Plain White/Black Ceramic Coffee Mugs

This plain white or black ceramic mugs are of supreme quality. They are perfect in shape and about 350 ml in size. It is a microwave oven safe and suitable for daily coffee or tea servings. I bought mine from the Amazon store. 

I use this mug to cook mug meals in it. I made masala Maggi noodles in this mug for the first time and that too in a microwave oven, kept it for about 4 minutes to cook the Maggi noodles, and it came out perfectly fine.

4. Printed Ceramic Mugs With Lid

Great ceramic material, digital printing, reusable, odorless, microwave oven safe, easy to clean, and many more. 

You get a random digital printed design with a lid. It is tall in size, mirror lid, and environment friendly. You can use these mugs in the microwave oven without a lid.

Children love this kind of printed mugs. Good for serving hot milk and with a lid so no leaking.

5. Handcrafted Ceramic Mugs

This is a handcrafted, hand made A-grade ceramic mug and dishwasher safe product. The mug is heavy and thick so great for microwave use as it is not easily breakable.

These types of mugs are great for serving hot coffee, tea or to make single-serving mug cakes, instant noodles, dhoklas, and many more.

6. Designer Ceramic Mugs

Thick walls and the heavy bottom of the mug makes it a microwave-safe product. Also, it is great for gifts for any occasion.

You can use this mug for office use as well as it is designed to keep your mood happy and joyful. It is easy to wash and is also dishwasher safe. 

Moreover, the mug can make you an easy and instant morning breakfast ready in just minutes.

Ceramic or Glass mug, if they are of top-quality, it is great and safe for making mug meals, however, everything comes with durability limitations. In the longer run, the use of the ceramic or glass mug can lead to cracks in the mugs and can break. So, it is recommended to change your mugs from time to time.

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