Coffee has a tough time at my house, every morning it gets mugged.

Behind the Groan

Why the Mug Is Bad News for Coffee

“Mugged” first suggests that the coffee has a rough morning, but the last word also names what happens when coffee is poured into a mug. The sentence gives the drink a human problem, then lets an ordinary kitchen object supply the punchline. Say it with sympathy for the coffee and keep “mugged” until the very end. It fits naturally while pouring a morning cup, when the evidence is already sitting in everyone's hands.