ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Coffee cup

A coffee cup is like a special friend to your coffee. It's a container that holds your hot or cold coffee, and makes it easy for you to carry your coffee around with you.

Cups come in different shapes, sizes, and materials, but most coffee cups are made out of either ceramic, glass, or plastic. Ceramic cups are great for keeping your coffee hot, glass cups are good for seeing the color of your coffee, and plastic cups are good for when you're on the go.

Coffee cups also have fun designs and colors to make them more exciting. Some have pictures of animals or cartoon characters, while others are just plain with a solid color.

When you pour your coffee into your cup, you can add cream, sugar, or any flavor you want to make it taste just right. Then, you can hold your coffee cup with two hands and take small sips of your coffee, enjoying the warm or cold feeling in your mouth.

Remember to be careful when holding your coffee cup, though! Hot liquids can burn you if you're not careful. So, be sure to hold it tightly and always blow on it before taking a sip.