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Do metal mugs change the taste of beverages?

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Do metal mugs change the taste of beverages?
Yes, metal mugs can change the taste of some beverages. For example, stainless steel mugs may alter the taste of hot coffee, and acidic drinks like lemonade may get a metallic taste when served in tin or copper. Find a range of metal mugs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Mug, circa 1875, with dragon handle and decorated with battle scenes.
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

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Silver

Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Mug circa 1850, of double-skin construction and decorated with bamboo leaves and two crickets against a matte background, a simulated bamboo handle, and with a ...
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

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Silver

Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Mug, circa 1840, of double-skin construction and decorated with grape and vine against a matte background, a small oval cartouche, and grape branch handle.
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

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Silver

Exceptional Antique George III Sterling Silver Mug, London, 1743
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver mug; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique G...
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Antique 1740s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mugs Set of Twelve
By Robert Roskell, Alan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of twelve antique Victorian English sterling silver tot mugs - boxed; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware The...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mug, William & Mary Style, 1690, England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive small antique 17th century English sterling silver mug; an addition to our silverware collection.
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Antique 1690s English Barware

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Sterling Silver

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