The modern mug handle directs the hand to hold only the handle rather than allowing the hand to wrap around the mug. There is a disconnect between the form of the mug, the beverage it contains, and the hand holding it. This lack of natural communication has led us astray from the ritual of enjoying beverages.
You must hold the mug, the handle can only act as a support, instructions for how to grasp it.
You deserve to feel the warmth of your drink.