Some best friends arrive in a cup with a dome lid.

This boba mug is for anyone whose usual order is known by heart at the tea shop: a beaming bubble tea cup sits under a line of script that makes the friendship official. Use it at home between shop visits, or give it to the friend who never turns down a tea stop.

The design: a bubble tea cup with a grin

The star is a cartoon bubble tea cup in the kawaii style, drawn with a thick navy outline that gives it the look of a sticker. The cup tapers toward its base and is filled with amber milk tea. A face looks out from the front: two large round eyes with sparkles in them, small pink cheeks and an open, smiling mouth.

Small round pearls in a mix of candy colors line the bottom of the cup. A clear dome lid closes the top, with larger glossy balls piled under it, and a green straw pokes out through the dome at a slant. Little round bubbles and a few dark four-point sparkles float in the space around the cup.

Over all of it, a gently arched line of flowing green script reads "Boba is My Bestie," with a lighter highlight on the letters and a red-brown shadow behind them.

A glossy, sturdy mug for the hours between orders

• Glossy from rim to base, a finish that suits a cartoon print this vivid
• Sturdy ceramic, so it feels like a real everyday mug and not a novelty to keep on a shelf
• Two prints, one facing each way: the smiling cup shows whether the handle points left or right
• Milk tea gone lukewarm? The microwave is fine for it
• Dishwasher safe as well, which settles the question of who washes up

Who it's for

Bubble tea regulars, friends who plan their meetups around a tea shop, students with a loyalty card that is nearly full, and anyone who likes cute cartoon kitchenware. Stand it on a study desk, a dorm shelf or the counter where the kettle lives. It makes a good present for a best friend's birthday, a graduation, a roommate's move-in day or a just-because surprise for the person who shares your order.

Quick answers

Does the mug come with a lid or a straw?

No. The dome lid and the straw are part of the picture only. What arrives is an open mug with a handle, like any other in your cupboard.

Is it a good gift for someone who does not drink coffee?

Yes. Nothing on the mug mentions coffee: the picture is a bubble tea cup from top to bottom. A tea, cocoa or warm-milk drinker will feel it was picked for them.

Who is the bestie in the printed line, the drink or a friend?

Read it either way. Bought for yourself, the line is a love note to the drink. Given to a friend, it turns into a joke the two of you share over your usual orders.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

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