She raises her cup, and two serpents lean in to see what is brewing.

One very calm coffee drinker and a pair of towering serpents share this snake mug, drawn as a flat silhouette scene under a huge golden sun. It suits a morning cup at the kitchen table, and it is a ready gift for anyone with mythology books stacked by the bed.

The design: a sunset toast between two serpents

The picture is a rectangular panel filled with a red-orange sky. A large golden-yellow sun takes up the upper middle, flat bands of orange cloud drift across it, and the words SERPENT BREW arch over the top in bold white capitals.

At the center, a woman in profile is drawn as a flat dark shape, facing right. One hand rests on her hip; the other lifts a small cup with a few dots of steam rising from it, while a mass of long, wild curls is blown back behind her. On either edge of the panel a great serpent head rises on a thick, curved neck and bends toward her, eye open and jaws parted. Beneath them, a dense tangle of dark red coils runs along the ground, some ending in small heads of their own.

Behind it all, bare, twisted trees and a row of small pines stand against distant hills, and a strip of water catches the glow of the sky. The leafless branches lend a slightly gothic edge to an otherwise warm evening, and a woman at ease among snakes calls the old Greek serpent myths to mind. It is serpent artwork with bold sunset contrast, inspired by myth and mystery.

A snake mug that copes with every refill

• Sturdy ceramic, ready for the daily round trip between cupboard, desk and sink
• Glossy finish for a smooth shine
• Lead and BPA-free material, for peace of mind with every refill
• Dishwasher and microwave safe, which keeps cleanup and a quick warm-up simple
• The same panel is printed on each side of the handle, so the full scene faces out whichever way you hold the mug

Who it's for

Mythology readers, classics students, reptile keepers with a terrarium in the living room, and coffee people who like their kitchen shelf to tell a story. It also sits happily on an office desk where a plain mug would vanish. Gift it for a promotion, a new apartment or a white-elephant swap where the usual candle will not do.

Quick answers

What changes between the two mugs?

Only the height. The art and the diameter are the same on both, so the taller mug takes up the same shelf space. The size guide next to the size options lists both heights and the diameter.

What do I see from the front of the mug?

Turn the mug so the handle faces away from you: a plain band runs between the two panels, with a slice of each scene at its edges. The front-view photos in the gallery show it on both sizes.

Would a snake owner like it?

Yes. The serpents are the stars here, drawn large with arched necks and alert eyes, and the mood is a glowing evening, so the mug reads as affection for snakes.

Shipping and returns

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

Size guide