Whether you prefer African coffee beans or Ethiopian coffee beans, nothing wakes you up better in the morning than a great cup of coffee. To some of you coffee fans, the cup or mug you use is more than just a way to hold your morning java, it is a piece of art, a reflection of your personality and an extension of your very being. Your coffee mug screams “this is me, it is who I am!” But there are others who simply pour their morning coffee in any cup they find handy, even if it is chipped, cracked or otherwise unattractive and utterly boring. Well, now is as good a time as any to set aside those dreadful coffee cups and start collecting coffee mugs with a little personality. Here are some coffee mugs that may suit your patterns of thinking.

Whether you favor Nikon or Canon, you cannot deny that the camera lens mug offers a unique way to sip your morning coffee. At first glance, it looks like a real camera lens, but a whole lot cheaper with the added value of the ability to hold your favorite beverage. Photography enthusiasts will love this high-quality, detailed coffee mug.

Some mornings a regular cup of coffee just won’t do, sometimes you need a punch to your face to get the day started. For these mornings, you need a brass knuckles coffee mug. The brass knuckles coffee mug combines a way to start the day with a little gusto while signaling to others that you desire to talk to nobody until you have finished your cup of coffee.

The chalk talk coffee mug features a special glaze that turns the entire surface into a usable chalkboard. The chalk talk coffee mug is a great way to leave a love note for your sweetie, a warning for co-workers or some words of wisdom for yourself.

The Ctrl-Alt-Delete cup set is basically sophisticated geek drinkware that will leave you full of energy after your coffee break. These coffee mugs are a great way to kill some time while your computer is rebooting. These cups look cool and chic and have a great design.

Start your mornings off on the right foot with a great cup of coffee. And make that morning cup of coffee even more interesting by serving it in an interesting and unique mug. Life is short, have fun while you can.