Description
Nigel is a set of four stoneware mugs, each holding 300ml and measuring 9cm across and 9cm tall. That is the everyday size for a proper cup of tea or a milky coffee: generous enough for a slow morning, compact enough to sit neatly in the hand. Each mug wears a glossy blue glaze that is deepest at the rim and runs down the sides in long drips over a paler lower body, and each has a round ring handle. The drips fall differently on every mug, so no two of the four look quite alike.
These are mugs for daily use at the kitchen table: tea with breakfast, a coffee at the desk, hot chocolate on a cold evening. Having four makes it easy to bring them out when friends call round for a pot of tea, and the ring handle takes a finger easily. The flowing glaze sits well in a farmhouse kitchen, a pared-back Scandinavian room or a busy family home, and the mugs look just as good lined up on an open shelf as they do in use. They also make a warm gift for a new home or for anyone who takes their morning cup seriously.
Stoneware is fired to a dense, hard body and holds heat well, which makes it a natural material for hot drinks. Looking after these mugs is simple: they go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and they can go in the oven as well, so warming a mug before pouring is easy. They are approved for food and drink use. For a relaxed table, pair them with plain plates and a linen cloth so the blue glaze can take centre stage, or give each person their own mug and let them pick a favourite.
Specification
| Height |
9cm |
| Diameter |
9cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Capacity |
300ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.12KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does each mug hold?
Each mug holds 300ml, a comfortable everyday size for a cup of tea, a coffee with milk or a hot chocolate.
Can the mugs go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. The maker lists these stoneware mugs as dishwasher safe and microwave safe, so they suit busy daily use at home.
Can I put the mugs in the oven?
Yes. The maker lists them as oven safe, so a mug can go in a warm oven to heat before you pour a drink.
How big is each mug?
Each mug is 9cm across and 9cm tall, so it is as wide as it is tall and fits neatly on a narrow shelf or in a cupboard.
How many mugs come in the set, and do they all look the same?
The set contains four mugs with the same shape and round ring handle, but the drips of blue glaze fall a little differently on each one.
What material are the mugs?
They are made of 100% stoneware, finished with a glossy blue glaze that is deepest at the rim and runs down the sides in drips.