I bought these because they're LeCreuset brand.  But at the end of the day, they're just mugs. They hold my coffee the same as any other mug so they do their job.  I give them 4 stars instead of 5 because I would like to see LeCreuset manufacture them in France instead of China and because they do etch and mark up really bad in the dishwasher.  I'm not sure if it's because they're white as I only own white ones. Something to consider when purchasing.  I have owned other white mugs by Lennox that did not mark or scuff in the dishwasher. Recommend hand washing.

Cons: Not Dishwasher Friendly