Vancouver-themed mug crowned 'world’s most perfectly architectured coffee cup'
Vancouver’s coffee scene is a favourite among locals, visitors, and legendary Canadian singers, but it’s a Le Creuset mug named after the city that’s drawing recent rave reviews.
The New York Times’ Wirecutter recently published a tribute to Le Creuset’s Vancouver mug.
Writer Rose Maura Lorre described the mug as possibly the “world’s most perfectly architectured coffee cup” and a “gorgeous object of indulgent stoneware.”
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“I don’t know why Le Creuset chose to name them after a Canadian coastal city, but they certainly bring out the coastal grandma in me,” wrote Lorre.
“If Nancy Meyers were to make a mug, it would be this one. When I’m using it, I’m conjuring all sorts of Diane Keaton–meets–Martha Stewart cosplay in my mind.”
Le Creuset, the century-old French housewares brand, has two locations in Metro Vancouver. One is at Richmond Centre, and the other is in South Granville.
The latter was the eighth Le Creuset standalone in Canada when it opened in 2016, and was the largest in the brand’s retail history at that time.
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Le Creuset also has a popular Canadian Destination Vancouver Mug among its offerings, which the company describes as “a great way to commemorate one of Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities.”
“Featuring the Sun Tower, the Harbour Centre Tower, and Vancouver Island, this mug makes for a unique addition to your Le Creuset collection,” said the company online.
“Our Canadian Destination Vancouver Mug is available in Sage, representative of its awe-inspiring, serene nature.”
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Lorre also raved about the aesthetic of the Vancouver mug in her review for the New York Times, including the blue and yellow hues that reminded her of the sun and sea.
“I liked the idea of using them as little reminders to delight in the everyday,” the writer added. “To appreciate beauty in whatever form it may take. To stop and smell the coffee. But also to contemplate the lovely vessel you’re sipping it out of.
“Nearly a decade has passed since I bought my Vancouver mugs, and using them still brings me much joy.”