Description
This small, rounded espresso cup is made of stoneware and finished in a white reactive crackle glaze. It holds 140ml and measures 7cm across and 6cm tall, so it sits comfortably in the palm, with a neat loop handle at the side. That capacity is a little more generous than a classic espresso cup, which leaves room for a double shot, a cortado or a short pour of tea. Around the lower half the glaze breaks into a speckled, textured band, while the upper part stays smooth and glossy, traced with the fine lines of the crackle.
It belongs wherever coffee is made at home: beside the espresso machine, on a tray for after-dinner coffee, or on the breakfast table next to a pastry. At 0.158KG it is light and easy to hold, so it suits anyone who likes their coffee short and strong, and it makes a thoughtful present for someone who has just bought a coffee machine. A few gathered on an open kitchen shelf look good between uses, and the rounded bodies stack one on another when cupboard space is tight. The styling props shown are not included.
Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing clay fired at high temperature, and it holds heat well. Reactive glazes move in the kiln, so no two pieces come out quite alike, and a crackle glaze settles into a fine web of lines across the surface. The cup can go in the dishwasher with the rest of your everyday crockery, but it is not for the microwave or the oven, so warm milk or water separately before pouring. For the table, pair it with plain saucers or a wooden board and let the glaze do the talking.
Specification
| Height |
6cm |
| Diameter |
7cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Reactive, crackle glaze |
| Capacity |
140ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.158KG |
Frequently Asked
How much coffee does the cup hold?
It holds 140ml, a little more than a classic espresso cup, so a double espresso or a cortado fits comfortably.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes, it can go in the dishwasher, so it washes up alongside the rest of your everyday cups and plates.
Can I use it in the microwave or the oven?
No. It is not suitable for the microwave or the oven, so heat milk or water separately before pouring it into the cup.
How big is the cup?
It is 7cm across and 6cm tall and weighs 0.158KG, so it is small and rounded and sits neatly in one hand.
What is the cup's material and finish?
It is made of 100% stoneware and finished in a reactive crackle glaze, which settles into a fine web of lines across the surface.
Do the cups stack?
Yes, the rounded bodies sit one on another in a short stack, which helps when cupboard or shelf space is tight.