Didn't do much to this shot, Ajusted the brightness and contrast a little bit. The center part of the mug really is that grainy (unglazed clay). now that I look at it the rest of the picture could use a little help, but I'm stubborn and never soecond guess myself (usually).
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There sems to be a cast. Perhaps your white balance is out? I think that you have caused of DOF problem for yourself by not having the newspaper completely flat. Studio work requires a huge amount of attention to detail.
This would be better if the paper was displayed more solitary - or in better focus, macro, or the like. As it is now, I like the coffee mug, but the fold in the paper is utterly annoying.