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Chinese Passport (HKSAR) - Black Coffee Mug

Chinese Passport (HKSAR) - Black Coffee Mug

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Chinese Passport (HKSAR) - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces the cover of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport, set as a flat, modern vector illustration of an official travel document.

Visual Elements & Composition

Deep blue fills most of the frame, roughly 85 percent of the surface, with gold picking out the rest. The layout is a single rectangle, as a passport cover would be, with the central national emblem dominating the upper area. The emblem combines Tiananmen Gate, a gear wheel, wheat ears and five stars. Text runs around it in two scripts: 中華人民共和國 and 香港特別行政區 in Chinese characters, and HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA and PASSPORT in English. The words 護照 sit alongside, meaning "passport." The restraint of the palette and the symmetry of the layout give it the formal, measured look of a state document.

Meaning & Symbolism

A passport is proof of identity and nationality, and this one carries the authority that lets its holder cross borders and return home. The emblem's gate, gears, grain and stars stand for the nation's political identity, its industry, its people and its unity. The document is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China together with local Public Security Bureaus. Chinese passports come in ordinary, service and diplomatic forms, and modern versions carry an embedded biometric chip holding the holder's personal information and photograph. Every element of the cover signals official status and the legal standing of a citizen abroad.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the cover wraps slowly around the curve as the cup moves, and the emblem comes into view a little at a time. Gold on deep blue reads well against the black surface, giving the emblem a steady place to sit on each side of the cup. Every morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate brings that passport-cover formality to the table, and the cheeky touch is simple: the most official document in the world, reduced to a quiet ritual at the kitchen counter.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.