Description
This is a stoneware cup in blue, round and fluted, with vertical ridges running from the rim down to the foot all the way round. It holds 220ml, which makes it a proper cup for tea or coffee rather than a mug, a good size for a morning latte or a second pour from the teapot. It measures 8.5cm across and 8.5cm tall, and the body narrows gently from a wide rim to a smaller base, so it looks neat on a tray and sits comfortably in the hand. The handle is an open loop set high on the side. At 0.25KG it has the solid, settled feel of good stoneware. Stoneware is fired hard and dense, which is why it feels sturdy and holds heat well.
It earns its place at breakfast, beside the laptop on a working day and at the kitchen table when friends come round for coffee and cake. The ribbed sides give the fingers a little extra grip, and the blue sits easily beside wood, linen and rattan, so it settles into a modern or country kitchen without fuss. It suits anyone who wants everyday crockery with some texture to it, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a keen tea drinker or a new home.
The finish is a solid coloured glaze, inside and out, and it settles more thickly into the grooves, so the fluting reads clearly in daylight. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher and the oven, and in the microwave too, so a coffee that has cooled can be warmed through in the cup itself. For a relaxed table, set it on a wooden board next to a small bowl of biscuits, or keep a pair on an open shelf where the ridges catch the light.
Specification
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Diameter |
8.5cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Finish |
Solid coloured glaze |
| Capacity |
220ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.25KG |
Frequently Asked
Is it a cup or a mug?
It holds 220ml, so it is a cup size for tea or coffee rather than a large mug, and it measures 8.5cm across and 8.5cm tall.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The maker states it can go in the dishwasher, so it can be washed along with the rest of the everyday crockery.
Can I use it in the microwave or the oven?
Yes to both. The maker states it can go in the microwave and in the oven, which makes reheating a drink in the cup easy.
What material is it?
It is 100% stoneware with a solid coloured glaze, and it weighs 0.25KG, so it feels solid without being heavy in the hand.
Is the outside textured?
Yes. Vertical ridges run around the whole outside from rim to foot, giving it a fluted look and a little extra grip.