hot or cold drinks. With a convenient travel lid, you can take this on the go or just help to avoid spills around the house. The base is stainless steel to help with insulation and has a padded bottom so it won't scratch surfaces. A dotted wax relief design on the light baby blue color makes this a lovely addition to your drinkware. Due to the stainless steel base, this mug is hand wash only and not microwave safe.