Who made the first Coffee Cup Tree Holder? Why is it called a mug tree?
Nobody quite knows who invented the first mug or cup tree. Certainly it was common for cups to be stored hanging from a rack and some believe that first started as a trend from on board ship to keep them secure in heavy weather. Take it with a pinch of salt but it is said the trend was carried on at home with cups and mugs being stored hanging by their handles from hooks fixed to a dresser.
Of course, few modern kitchens have dressers these days and so a tree to hang them on is very useful. The first mug holders were made of wood with arms like branches to hold the cups and mugs, hence the name “mug tree”. Now you find mug holders in all sorts of material, from wood to plastic, to steel, to iron and just about everything else you can think of. Whatever your style you will find one to suit you.
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Metal Coffee Cup Tree Holders
Can it still be called a tree if it isn’t made of wood? Certainly it can!
Pick quality metal if you want to make sure cup tree lasts without rusting. Quality steel stands the test of time. And stainless steel always look timeless and sleek, they fit in with any kitchen decor. Please be aware that a good quality mug tree in stainless steel can be a bit more expensive but will last longer. You can find cheaper ones, but like everything, cheap is cheap. They will most likely won’t last as long because the finish will tarnish or peel, and they will rust. And once it has rusted it’s good for the trash. And yes there is such thing as “fake” stainless, so buyer beware.
A nice choice is this metal and wood Allcener coffee cup tree holder. It’s a nice quality, with good reviews. It will hold 4 mugs. This mug holder is made of high-quality wood and sturdy steel and it’s anti-rust. Bottom has 3 non-slip foams so it is anti-slip. The wood base is tick and there are 3 non-slip foams at the bottom, Protect the countertop.
Rustic Wooden Coffee Cup Tree Holders
Again available in a large price range. You can find some made in the USA (like the Montana Woodworks ones below), or cheaper one made from lower quality wood.
Some of these mug trees featured here will fit various mug/cup sizes. Some won’t do for the very large mugs, so make sure you check dimensions before buying if you love drinking from huge mugs!