Teema Mug by Iittala

"I’m on a lifelong search to find a perfect mug," Hesser says. "This one appeals to me because of the matte color—it's very simple and easy to hold. I like that it can crossover between tea and coffee. If I were choosing colors, I’d stick with the gray and cream. When it comes to food and drink, I try to shy away from color because I think the food should provide the color." Photo 2 of 10 in Dwell Store Picks from the Kitchen Experts at Food52 by Allie Weiss

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Teema Mug by Iittala

"I’m on a lifelong search to find a perfect mug," Hesser says. "This one appeals to me because of the matte color—it's very simple and easy to hold. I like that it can crossover between tea and coffee. If I were choosing colors, I’d stick with the gray and cream. When it comes to food and drink, I try to shy away from color because I think the food should provide the color."