How to Use the Stardust Bloom Blue Pretty Mug

Quick answer

Use the Stardust Bloom Blue Pretty Mug like any ceramic tea mug, but hand-wash it and avoid metal scrubbers to protect the gentle texture and single-colour base.

How to use and care for your Stardust Bloom mug

1. 1. Rinse before first use: Wash the mug by hand with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse thoroughly. A common mistake is putting it in the dishwasher – the high heat and strong detergents can dull the gentle texture over time. Hand-wash only to keep the surface finish intact.
2. 2. Brew loose leaf tea directly: Place loose leaf tea in a tea infuser or filter basket, then pour hot water (195-205°F / 90-96°C for most black and green teas) into the mug. Steep for the recommended time, then remove the infuser. A common mistake is pouring boiling water directly onto the ceramic without an infuser – the leaves float and make drinking unpleasant. Always use a tea infuser or filter basket for loose leaf.
3. 3. Clean after each use: Empty the mug, rinse with warm water, and wash with a soft sponge and mild soap. Dry with a soft cloth. A common mistake is using a scouring pad or abrasive cleaner – these scratch the gentle texture and can make the single-colour base look patchy. Stick to soft sponges and mild soap.
4. 4. Store carefully: Place the mug on a shelf with space around it, not stacked inside another mug. A common mistake is nesting mugs – the rim of one mug can scrape the interior texture of another, leaving marks. Store separately or with a soft cloth between mugs.

Product facts

• Stardust Bloom Blue Pretty Mug: A pretty mug with a single-colour base and gentle texture, creating a calm feel. The gentle texture is decorative, so scrubbing it with rough tools can dull the finish and ruin the calm look.