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Soyuz TMA-14 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TMA-14 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TMA-14 - Black Mug Design

This photograph-based design commemorates the Soyuz TMA-14 crew, with the spacecraft's mission credentials printed across the composition.

Visual Elements & Composition

White dominates the design, covering roughly two-fifths of the frame, with deep blue taking most of the remainder. Red and black appear in smaller measures, and the red reads as a sharp accent against the cool palette. The astronauts sit at the centre of the image, suited and composed, with the Russian and American flags placed alongside them to mark the joint crew. Text runs through the frame in both English and Cyrillic: the names Charles Simonyi, G. Padalka and Michael Barratt, the words SPACE and NASA, and ROSKOSMOS. The layout is clean and documentary, with the people given room and the lettering kept deliberately restrained.

Meaning & Symbolism

The flags and the mixed-language lettering make the image a record of international cooperation, which has defined crewed spaceflight since the joint International Space Station programme. The Soyuz name stands for one of the longest-running series of crewed spacecraft, and the TMA-14 designation pins this portrait to one specific flight rather than to the vehicle in general. The mood is inspirational in the plainest sense: people trained, launched and working together beyond the atmosphere. The design honours the crew as much as the hardware that carried them.

Turning the Story in Your Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the crew portrait rotates past the eye with each sip. The flags and names come round in sequence, so the story unfolds one piece at a time instead of all at once. The blue field keeps the composition steady as it moves, and the white figures stand out at every angle. Pick it up for a morning coffee and the crew is still there at the bottom of the cup.

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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.