Perfect in every way! It has become my new "favorite" mug for both tea and coffee, as well as an evening's hot chocolate. The shape feels wonderful in my hand, it holds the heat very well and the thickness of the rim is exactly what I like; not too thick and not too thin. I ordered the Cassis color as I have a bowl I use for fruit and a pitcher in that color, no to mention I just like purple. The color was perfect, too. I'm considering ordering another just so I can use one while the other is in the dishwasher!