Description
This is a small stoneware cup, 7.5cm across and 5.5cm tall, made to hold 110ml. That capacity makes it an espresso or small coffee cup: right for a double shot, a cortado or a short, strong tea, rather than a long morning brew. It is multicoloured, painted by hand with broad vertical stripes that run from the rim down to the base and carry on round the chunky looped handle. The body flares gently towards a softly uneven rim, which gives it a relaxed, informal look on the table.
It suits anyone who takes their coffee small and strong, whether standing at the kitchen counter first thing or sitting at the dining table after supper with something sweet. Its compact size means it sits neatly on a saucer or a little tray, so it is easy to carry a coffee through to the desk in a home office. At 0.11KG it is light in the hand, and the rounded body is comfortable to cup in both palms on a cold morning. A single one makes a cheerful small gift for a coffee lover, and a few of them look bright on an open kitchen shelf between uses.
Stoneware is dense, hard-wearing and holds heat well. The stripes are handpainted, and you can see the brush in each one, with soft edges and slight changes of depth along their length. The inside is left plain, so the coffee is the only thing in view as you drink. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher, it can be warmed in the microwave and it can go in the oven as well. The styling props shown are not included. To style it, set it on a plain white saucer so the stripes take the lead, or line several up on a tray for guests after dinner.
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 |
0.11KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does this cup hold?
It holds 110ml, which makes it an espresso or small coffee cup rather than a mug for a long tea or latte.
What size is the cup?
It is 7.5cm across and 5.5cm tall, a compact cup that sits comfortably in one hand and weighs 0.11KG.
What material is it?
It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-wearing material that holds heat well, and the stripes are painted by hand.
Can it go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. It goes in the dishwasher and can be used in the microwave, and the maker says it can go in the oven too.
Is the pattern painted on the inside as well?
No. The stripes run down the outside and round the handle, with the painted bands showing at the rim; the inside itself is left plain.