Description
This is a small stoneware egg cup in pink, sized for the boiled egg at breakfast. It is 5cm across and 6.5cm tall, a footed cup that holds an egg upright with the top sitting clear of the rim, ready for the spoon. The upper half wears a pink reactive glaze that runs down the sides and breaks into a speckled band where it meets the lower half, which is left as plain stoneware and finishes in a gently flared foot. It weighs 0.124KG, light enough to pass round the table and easy to tuck into a cupboard between meals.
It belongs on the breakfast table, whether that is a quick soft-boiled egg before work or a slow weekend brunch with toast soldiers and a pot of tea. Set one at each place for a family breakfast, or keep one by the kettle for yourself. The pink glaze is soft enough to sit beside plain white plates and gives a little colour to a wooden or dark table. It suits a breakfast tray carried up to bed on a lazy morning, and it is a thoughtful small gift for anyone who never misses their morning egg.
Stoneware is fired at a high temperature, which leaves it dense and hard wearing for everyday use. A reactive glaze changes in the kiln, so the way the pink pools and speckles varies from one cup to the next and yours will be its own. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher, and it can go in the microwave and the oven too, so you can warm it through before the egg goes in. We like it on a relaxed table, with a small spoon and a linen napkin laid beside it and a pinch of salt close by.
Specification
| Height |
6.5cm |
| Diameter |
5cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Pink |
| Finish |
Reactive glaze |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.124KG |
Frequently Asked
What is this egg cup made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware, with a pink reactive glaze on the upper half and the lower half left as plain stoneware.
Can the egg cup go in the dishwasher?
Yes. It goes in the dishwasher, and it can also go in the microwave and the oven, so everyday care is easy.
What size is the egg cup?
It is 5cm across and 6.5cm tall, a footed cup that holds a boiled egg upright with the top clear of the rim.
Is every egg cup exactly the same?
Each one differs a little. A reactive glaze changes in the kiln, so the pools and speckles of pink vary from cup to cup.
What is included with the egg cup?
You receive one stoneware egg cup. The styling props shown are not included, so the egg and the spoon do not come with it.
How heavy is the egg cup?
It weighs 0.124KG, so it is light to carry to the table and easy to put away in a cupboard after breakfast.