Description
These stoneware cups come as a set of four, and each holds 195ml. That makes them a coffee or tea cup rather than a mug: the right size for a short morning coffee, a cup of tea from the pot, or water with a meal. Each cup is 100% stoneware with no handle, so you hold it in one hand or cup it in both. Stoneware is dense and holds heat well, which suits a handle-free shape. The body is white, finished in a reactive glaze that gathers into a speckled band around the middle, with a fine scatter of flecks towards the foot.
Set them out on the breakfast table, carry them through on a tray when friends visit, or keep them by the kettle for the daily round of tea. A set of four suits a couple who like a spare pair for guests, or a small household that takes coffee together after dinner. Without handles they sit close together on a tray and take up little room on an open shelf. They also make neat little dishes for olives or salted nuts when you have people over for drinks.
Day to day they need little thought: they go in the dishwasher, in the microwave to warm a coffee that has gone cold, and in the oven too, as the maker lists all three. A reactive glaze moves as it fires, so the band and the speckling vary a little from one cup to the next, and each piece in your set will carry its own small differences. We think that is a large part of the charm. For styling, pair the white glaze with plain linen and pale wood, and let the glazed band bring a little warmth to a simple table setting.
Specification
| Height |
8cm |
| Diameter |
7cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Reactive glaze |
| Capacity |
195ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.64KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does each cup hold?
Each cup holds 195ml, which makes it a coffee or tea cup rather than a mug, good for a short coffee or a cup of tea.
Can the cups go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. They go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and the maker says they can go in the oven as well.
What are the cups made of?
Each cup is 100% stoneware with a reactive glaze finish. Stoneware is a dense ceramic that holds heat well, which suits a cup you hold in your hands.
How many cups come in the set?
There are four cups in the set, all in the same white stoneware with the same reactive glaze, sold together as one item.
Do the cups have handles?
No. They are handle-free cups, so you hold each one in your hand, the way you would hold a small tea bowl at the table.
Will every cup look exactly the same?
Not exactly. A reactive glaze moves as it fires, so the band and the speckling vary slightly from one cup to another.