anna + nina cups

anna + nina cups are known for their quirky, humorous text and their colourful, hand-drawn motifs of everything from dogs to hearts and leopards. At Dims Studio you'll find a wide range of anna + nina cups in ceramic and stoneware, from witty quotes to dog motifs and romantic details. In this guide you'll get an overview of types, materials, use and the brand behind them, so you can find the cup that suits your kitchen cupboard or your next gift.

What makes an anna + nina cup special?

anna + nina is known for a personal and humorous design style that often combines a hand-drawn motif with short, sharp text. The cups are made from ceramic or stoneware and usually have a single background colour, so the text or illustration really stands out. That makes an anna + nina cup more than just a coffee cup: it's a little comment or a smile you meet every morning. See our full range of cups for more brands and motifs.

Types of anna + nina cups

Our range of anna + nina cups falls into a few distinct categories, depending on whether the motif is text, an animal or something else.

Cups with text

The text cups are some of the most distinctive in anna + nina's range, with short, sharp statements like Shut up, Workaholic, Fuck Valentine, Fuck It, Hangover, Drama Queen and Out of office. What they share is a dry humour that makes the cups a fun addition to the kitchen cupboard, while also working as a small, personal comment on the day's mood.

Cups with dog motifs

Dog motifs are another staple of the anna + nina universe, where different dog breeds are drawn with the brand's signature, slightly quirky line. In our range you'll find a dachshund cup, a labradoodle cup, a poodle cup, a corgi cup and a French bulldog cup, each with its own breed and personality drawn on the cup.

Cups with other animal motifs

Besides the dogs, anna + nina also has other animal motifs, including leopard print on the Leopard cup and Leopard espresso cup, as well as a Black swan cup featuring a black swan in stoneware. What these motifs share is a more graphic, patterned look than the softer dog motifs, giving the cup a slightly more grown-up, elegant feel, even though it still carries the brand's signature, slightly quirky line.

Cups with romance and hearts

A group of the cups plays with love, romance and hearts, from the Amour cup and the Liquid Love cup to the small heart cup and the Magic Potion cup. They're a natural fit as a loving gift or a personal detail with your morning coffee.

Cups with plants and nature

The Palm cup in ceramic is an example of a motif that breaks with the text and animal motifs, instead drawing its look from nature, with a graphic palm leaf as the main design element. That kind of motif is a good fit if you want a cup with a calmer, more holiday-like feel than the more colourful, humorous models in the rest of the range.

Espresso cups

For the smaller coffee, there's the Leopard espresso cup in ceramic, a smaller version of the regular cup, designed for espresso or other strong coffee in a smaller portion. It works well as a small, personal detail alongside the larger cups when you're setting the coffee table for guests.

Type	Examples	Best for
Cups with text	Shut up, Workaholic, Hangover, Drama Queen	Humour and personality in the kitchen cupboard
Cups with dog motifs	Dachshund, labradoodle, poodle, corgi, French bulldog	Gift for dog lovers
Cups with animal motifs	Leopard, Black swan	A patterned, colourful look
Cups with romance	Amour, Liquid Love, small heart	Loving gift, Valentine's
Cups with plants	Palm cup	A calm, graphic look
Espresso cups	Leopard espresso cup	Espresso and strong coffee

Fun cups and cups with text: a trend that became a classic

Fun cups and mugs with text have long been a popular choice in the kitchen, because they combine the functional with the personal. While a plain, single-coloured cup rarely gets noticed, a cup with text or a fun motif is something that starts conversations, makes guests smile, or simply puts a little grin on your day before the first sip of coffee. anna + nina has made exactly this combination of humour and craft one of their trademarks, and it's one of the reasons the brand's cups have become such a popular gift idea, both for yourself and for others.

How to find the right anna + nina cup for you

Because the range is so broad, from sharp humour to sweet dog motifs and romantic details, it can help to think about who the cup is for and what mood it should capture. If the cup is for your own everyday use, you can happily choose whichever motif makes you laugh the most, whether that's a text cup or an animal motif. If it's a gift, it's often a good idea to think about the recipient's humour and interests: a dog lover will appreciate one of the dog motifs, while a friend with a dry sense of humour might prefer one of the text cups, like Shut up or Fuck It.

Materials: ceramic and stoneware

anna + nina's cups are made from two closely related materials.

Ceramic

Ceramic is the broad term for fired, glazed clay. Most of anna + nina's cups are made from ceramic, which gives a smooth, even surface that's ideal as a backdrop for the hand-drawn motifs and text.

Stoneware

A few of the cups, such as the Black swan cup and the Whimsical Rose cup, are made from stoneware, a denser type of ceramic fired at a higher temperature. This gives a slightly sturdier cup with a somewhat more rustic look than the pure ceramic cups.

How to care for your anna + nina cup

• Follow the guidance for the individual cup, but as a rule most anna + nina cups are dishwasher safe.
• If you want to preserve the colours of the text and motif for as long as possible, hand washing may be preferable, especially for cups used daily.
• Avoid pouring boiling liquid into a cold cup, as a sudden change in temperature can cause the glaze to crack.
• Wipe the cup with a soft cloth if it's collected dust from sitting out, rather than using harsh cleaning products.

anna + nina cups in the home

The cups are just as much a part of the decor as of your morning coffee.

With your morning coffee

A text cup like Workaholic or Hangover is a natural companion to your first coffee of the day, where the cup's text often captures the day's mood pretty accurately. For some, the ritual of choosing the right cup to match their mood is a small but fixed part of the morning routine, and with a range spanning honest self-irony to sweet animal motifs, there's always a cup that fits.

As part of the tableware

Because each cup has its own motif and look, they work well grouped together in a cupboard with several different anna + nina cups, where guests can pick the cup that suits them best. See also our range of ceramic cups for more brands in the same category.

As decoration on the shelf

Some prefer to leave their favourite cups out on an open shelf in the kitchen instead of in the cupboard, where the motifs and text can be seen and become part of the overall decor.

At the office

A text cup like Workaholic is a natural choice for the office desk, where it works both as a coffee cup and as a little snapshot of the working day. Because the motif is easily recognisable, it's also a cup colleagues often notice and comment on in the break room.

As part of a collection

Because anna + nina keeps expanding their universe of motifs, many people choose to collect the cups over time. You might start with a couple of favourites within one theme, for example the dog motifs or the text cups, and gradually add new cups as your collection grows.

The brand behind the cups: anna + nina

anna + nina is a Dutch design brand known for its eclectic, personal style across home accessories, textiles and ceramics. The brand likes to mix vintage-inspired motifs with modern, sharp and often humorous text, which makes their cups recognisable across the whole range. The same playful approach to colour, pattern and humour runs through the rest of the anna + nina universe, where the cups often serve as a natural starting point for customers who later expand into other products from the brand at home. See also our range of anna + nina vases and anna + nina candle holders if you want to style more parts of your home in the same universe.

Mugs with text: more than cups

Beyond the classic cups, anna + nina also makes mugs with text in a slightly larger, roomier format, well suited to a big serving of morning coffee or tea. The mug follows the same design logic as the cups, with a short statement or motif as the main element, and is a natural addition if you prefer a bigger portion than a regular cup. See also our range of coffee mugs for more brands in the same category.

How to choose the right anna + nina cup: decision guide

If you're unsure which cup suits you best, use these recommendations from our range as a starting point.

Situation	Our recommendation
You want a cup with humour for your everyday coffee	A text cup like Workaholic or Hangover
You're giving a gift to a dog lover	A cup with a dog motif, for example corgi or dachshund
You want a colourful, patterned look	Leopard cup or Leopard espresso cup
You're giving a romantic gift	The Amour cup or the Liquid Love cup
You drink espresso	Leopard espresso cup in ceramic
You want to start a collection of several cups	Combine several motifs, for example a couple of text cups and a couple of animal motifs
You're giving a gift with a quirky, humorous twist	The Shut up cup or the Fuck It cup

Frequently asked questions about anna + nina cups

What makes anna + nina cups special?

anna + nina cups are known for their hand-drawn motifs and sharp, often humorous text, which gives each cup its own personality rather than a neutral or plain look.

Are anna + nina cups dishwasher safe?

Most are dishwasher safe, but always follow the guidance for the individual cup. Hand washing may be preferable if you want to preserve the colours and text for as long as possible.

What's the difference between ceramic and stoneware at anna + nina?

Most of the brand's cups are made from ceramic with a smooth, even surface, while a few models, such as the Black swan cup, are made from stoneware, a denser and slightly more rustic type of ceramic.

Which anna + nina cup suits a dog lover?

Our range of dog motifs covers several popular breeds, including dachshund, labradoodle, poodle, corgi and French bulldog, so you can find a cup that matches the recipient's own dog or favourite breed.

Is there an espresso cup from anna + nina?

Yes, the Leopard espresso cup in ceramic is a smaller version of the regular cup, designed for espresso or other strong coffee in a smaller portion.

What does the text on the cups mean?

The texts are short, sharp statements with a humorous or ironic twist, such as Workaholic, Hangover or Shut up, giving the cup a personal and sometimes funny voice.

Can you put an anna + nina cup in the microwave?

Always follow the guidance on the individual product. If the cup is made from plain glazed ceramic with no metal decoration, it can generally often go in the microwave, but always check the product details before use.

Are anna + nina cups a good gift?

Yes, because each cup has its own motif and look, they make a great personal gift, letting you choose a motif that matches the recipient's humour, interests or favourite animal.

How do I store my anna + nina cups?

Keep the cups in a dry cupboard or out on an open shelf, where the motifs can be seen. Avoid stacking too many cups on top of each other, as ceramic and stoneware are sensitive to knocks and pressure.

Do anna + nina cups go well with other tableware?

Yes, because each cup has its own distinct look, they can easily sit alongside tableware from other brands, working as a colourful, personal touch rather than needing to match the rest of the set.

How many different motifs does anna + nina have?

anna + nina keeps expanding their universe of motifs, and in our range you'll find text cups, dog motifs, leopard print, hearts and plants, among others, so there's plenty of variety whether you want humour, romance or animals on your cup.

Can I mix different anna + nina cups in my cupboard?

Yes, that's actually one of the most popular ways to use the cups. Because each cup has its own motif, having several different ones together in the cupboard gives a lively, personal look, where guests and family can pick their own favourite.

Which anna + nina cup is most popular as a gift for a friend?

It depends on the recipient's humour and interests, but romantic motifs like Amour and Liquid Love, as well as text cups like Drama Queen, are often popular choices as gifts between friends, since they hit a shared, recognisable humour.

Are anna + nina cups handmade?

The motifs are hand-drawn by the brand's designers, and the cups themselves are then produced in ceramic or stoneware. The hand-drawn look is a core part of anna + nina's design language and gives the motifs a slightly quirkier, more personal feel than fully machine-printed designs.