Description
This is a small stoneware cup, hand painted with bold vertical stripes that run around the body and carry on along the chunky loop handle. It holds 110ml and measures 7.5cm across and 5.5cm tall, so it sits comfortably in the palm of one hand: a cup for espresso, a cortado or a short coffee rather than a mug for a long morning brew. The sides flare gently from a narrower base to a softly uneven rim, and the stripes continue on the inside, so the multicoloured pattern shows from every angle.
It suits anyone who takes their coffee small and strong: the first espresso of the day at the kitchen counter, a cortado after lunch, or coffee served to guests at the end of a dinner party. At 110ml it also works for a small pour of tea or a warm drink for someone who wants only a little. A striped cup like this brings a lift of colour to a breakfast table or a desk, and at 0.15KG it is light to hold. Set beside plain cups or other patterned pieces on a tray of drinks, it makes a cheerful contrast.
Stoneware is a dense ceramic that holds heat well, and this cup is 100% stoneware. The stripes are painted by hand and the brushwork shows through the glossy surface; hand painting means the stripes vary a little from one cup to the next. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher and the microwave, and it can go in the oven too. The styling props shown are not included. For a styling idea, stand a few on an open shelf or a dresser beside plain crockery, where the stripes give the shelf a lively rhythm.
Specification
| Height |
5.5cm |
| Diameter |
7.5cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Capacity |
110ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.15KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does the cup hold?
It holds 110ml and measures 7.5cm across and 5.5cm tall, so it is an espresso or short coffee cup rather than a mug.
What material is the cup?
It is 100% stoneware, painted by hand with vertical stripes on the body, on the handle and around the inside of the rim.
Can it go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. It goes in both the dishwasher and the microwave, so it fits everyday coffee routines without any handwashing.
Can the cup go in the oven?
Yes, it can go in the oven as well, which is handy for warming the cup ahead of pouring an espresso.
Is every cup painted the same?
Not exactly. The stripes are painted by hand, so their width and brushwork vary a little from one cup to the next.
How heavy is the cup?
It weighs 0.15KG, light enough to hold comfortably in one hand by its chunky striped loop handle.