Recently on the blog, Kim discussed how much she loves the Terra Porcelain Cup and it reminded me of one of my favorite promotional items. While I occasionally drink coffee, tea is really my thing. I love all kinds of tea, English breakfast, chai spice, oolong, and my personal favorite: Double Bergamot Earl Grey. Of course, you can always brew your tea and put it in a regular mug, but I find that using a tea infuser makes for a better cup of tea.
The infuser is acrylic and has a double wall construction that keeps the tea hot but your hands stay cool. You can use it for loose-leaf tea and regular tea bags and it works well for both. This unique promotional drinkware item is definitely not as popular as a standard ceramic coffee mug but I think that is what makes it great. You can still use it for other hot drinks, such as coffee, but you can also use it for iced tea in the summer, sodas, or even just regular ol’ water. Anyone can use tea infusers, but tea lovers like myself will really appreciate others making the effort to give them something a little bit different and tailored to their preferences instead of coffee drinkers for once!
Not the “ooh, it looks like there might be snow today,” cold. But chilly enough to really find it excruciatingly difficult to drag myself out of bed in the morning.
I won’t lie. I absolutely have an undying passionate love affair with my super soft, super cozy pillow-top. But I guess that’s beside the point…
As the days get shorter, the weather colder and my snuggly, warm bed even more irresistible, I have found myself being more and more drawn to the delicious aroma of a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning. I’ve not always been a big coffee drinker, but there really isn’t a much better way to kick-start the workday than with a wonderful dose of caffeinated goodness!
So you’re probably wondering where I’m going with this blog… Well it’s through this new found obsession with a giant dose of hot caffeine, that I have found my latest and greatest promotional mugs obsession…
The Terra porcelain coffee cup.
This ridiculously cute, 11oz coffee cup comes in either white or black porcelain with a black silicone lid that fits snuggly into place. Perfect for office environments where you need a desk-friendly mug but don’t want to risk unwanted and messy spills and splashes, this trendy porcelain cup is a great solution.
Even the packaging for the Terra mug is attractive. The eco-friendly box makes for a great holiday gift presentation.
So if you are anything like me and the other 90% of Americans who can’t survive the chilly morning without a hot, caffeinated pick-me-up, this inventive piece of promotional mugs could be the perfect holiday gift for your business.
Kim Patton Johnson
Marketing Coordinator
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Although I am far from what you might consider “outdoorsy,” last weekend I ventured into the wilderness and went camping. As I was sitting around the campfire- surrounded by trees, water, and insects rather than cubicles, advertisements and televisions- I realized that in spite of the natural surroundings I was accompanied by many brands.
From my flashlight to the collapsible can cooler and of course the Swiss Army knife, many of the items I brought had been given to me by a corporation. I started thinking about how these promotional products successfully traveled all that way with us, and came to the conclusion that functional promotional items are key to building any brand.
Functional products, including drinkware, blankets, chairs and other outdoors products, can be imprinted with a company name and logo for increased brand exposure. Giving a product that is not only practical, but also small and easily compactable for easy travel, ensures that your company goes everywhere recipients go. Here are some camping tips to help you incorporate useful items into your next marketing campaign and some activities to inspire a trip to the outdoors.
-Hiking: This is not only a fun activity, but also a way to get to know the area where you will be staying and to tire yourself out before a night of sleeping on the ground. For kids or less active individuals, a leisurely nature walk is also a good afternoon pursuit. Stay hydrated and healthy with promotional sports bottles.
-Grilling: Plan ahead and make sure to pack food that can be cooked outdoors on a grill or open campfire. It’s also a good idea to bring items that won’t leave a mess, to ensure that pesky animals don’t bother you. And don’t forget to keep items fresh in a personalized cooler until you are ready to cook
-S’more making: Making S’mores is delicious and a good way to stay warm around the campfire. Carry a promotional flashlight with you if you venture into the woods to look for the perfect sticks. And always take a buddy, too.
-Camp songs and ghost stories: Singing songs and telling stories are great pre-bedtime activities. Don’t forget to write down your favorite tunes and spooky narratives in promotional jotters so you can remember them for next year’s trip to the wilderness.
Recently on the blog, Kim discussed how much she loves the Terra Porcelain Cup and it reminded me of one of my favorite promotional items. While I occasionally drink coffee, tea is really my thing. I love all kinds of tea, English breakfast, chai spice, oolong, and my personal favorite: Double Bergamot Earl Grey. Of course, you can always brew your tea and put it in a regular mug, but I find that using a tea infuser makes for a better cup of tea.
