Although we had to wait quite a few weeks for our Kure Mugs and Dessert Plates, it was worth the wait. They have a beautiful design and colour that blends with our other dinnerware pieces. Be aware that the bottom portion of the mug and the plate is not glazed. As far as function, the mug keeps drinks hot for quite some time which I love, and there is room for a small ice cream bowl alongside sweets on the dessert plate. One drawback of the mug is that liquid drips on the outside of the mug after each sip, so they are better for tea than coffee. But I still love them!