Phd Student Tears Mug
11oz/325ml
£11.99
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Dishwasher safe
Eco packaging
Vegan inks
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All items are printed to order — please allow up to 3 business days before shipping. UK orders arrive in 1–2 business days via Royal Mail Tracked. International orders typically take 5–15 business days. A tracking link is sent when your order ships.
Returns & Refunds
Not happy? Contact us within 14 days of receiving your order. Items must be in original condition. Return postage is at the buyer's cost.
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Buying this as a gift? Add a personal note in the order comments at checkout and we'll include it with your order at no extra charge.
Details
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Size:
11 fl oz / 325 ml capacity
3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
or
15 fl oz / 425 ml capacity
4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
100% plastic free, recyclable packaging
Vegan-friendly, toxin-free, water-based inks
Designed, printed & manufactured in the UK
About this design
For the person who decided that three to four more years of studying was a great idea
The thesis. The supervisor relationship. The slowly dawning realisation that you know more about your specific corner of human knowledge than almost anyone alive — which is either thrilling or terrifying depending on the day. The PhD Student Tears Mug is for the bravest kind of academic.
Perfect for
- PhD students at any stage of their research
- A brilliant gift from family, friends, or fellow academics
- Surviving a viva, finishing a chapter, or getting through a brutal week
- Anyone who's had to explain their thesis to relatives at Christmas
White ceramic mug with a full-colour, dishwasher- and microwave-safe print.
Mix and match across the whole range
Buy any 2 items from any collection and save 20% — your discount is added automatically at checkout
What you're getting
Proper quality, not just a novelty
Every mug in the range, same standard
Made in the UK
Designed, printed & shipped from UK
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe too — the print holds up through repeated use
Vegan inks
Toxin-free, water-based inks — safe for all the family
Eco packaging
100% plastic-free, recyclable — no unnecessary waste
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Everything you need to know before you buy
Fully dishwasher and microwave safe. The print uses water-based, vegan-friendly inks that hold up through repeated washing without fading or peeling.
Standard 11oz / 325ml — 97mm tall and 82mm in diameter.
Large 15 fl oz / 425 ml 119mm tall and 85mm in diameter. A classic mug size that sits well on any kitchen shelf or office desk.
Yes — add a personal note in the order comments at checkout and we'll include it with your order at no extra charge.
It arrives in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging that's presentable enough to give straight away — no extra wrapping required.
Allow up to 3 business days for printing and packing. UK orders then arrive in 1–2 business days via Royal Mail Tracked. International orders typically take 5–15 business days. You'll get a tracking link when your order ships.
Yes — free tracked shipping on all UK orders, no minimum spend. International shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Yes. International orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to the USA — meaning no surprise customs charges or import duties on delivery. For all other international destinations, buyers are responsible for any customs or import duties that may apply in their country.
Because each mug is printed to order as soon as you place it, we're unable to cancel once confirmed. If there's a problem, get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
Not happy? Get in touch within 14 days of receiving your order and we'll arrange a full refund. Items must be in original condition. Return postage is at your cost.
Email us at hello@banterbits.com with a photo and your order number. We'll send a replacement at no cost — no need to return the damaged item.
Personalised items cannot be returned unless they arrive damaged or incorrect. If there's a problem with your personalised order, contact us straight away and we'll sort it out.