Random Notes from a Crank

I have a hypothesis that coffee tastes better out of certain mugs than others. For example, I have a small coffee mug with a dish underneath that I've been using lately, and the coffee seems to taste better than other larger mugs. I wonder if there's any scientific evidence to back up my hypothesis? 

When you think about it, certain brewers recommend certain types of glassware for their beers. Sam Adams Boston Lager and Stella Artois come to mind with their specially made glasses. 

Then, of course, there's the Glencairn glass that serious whiskey drinkers use. 

But getting back to coffee, I need to get back to grinding my own each morning. It just tastes better.