Description
These are handleless stoneware cups, sold as a set of four, and each one holds 195ml. That puts them in coffee and tea cup territory rather than mug size: enough for a cappuccino, a herbal tea or a short morning coffee, without the bulk of a big mug. Each cup is 7cm across and 8cm tall, a compact shape that sits comfortably cupped in your hands. The grey reactive glaze moves in soft, wavy bands of lighter and deeper tone, closing at the top with a darker, speckled rim.
We think they belong on the kitchen table and the breakfast tray first of all: a set of four for a household that drinks coffee or tea through the day, or for friends arriving for an afternoon pot. The handleless form is just as useful for a small serving of yoghurt, nuts or olives on a sharing board, or for a dessert at the end of a dinner party. Stoneware holds heat well, which is welcome in a cup you hold in your palms rather than by a handle. They also make a considered gift for a new home or a keen coffee drinker.
The cups are 100% stoneware and finished in a reactive glaze. A reactive glaze shifts as it fires, so it rarely settles the same way twice. Looking after them is easy: they go in the dishwasher, so washing up after a busy weekend is quick, and they go in the microwave and the oven too, whether you are reheating a coffee that has gone cool or warming the cups before you pour. For styling, gather all four on a linen runner or a wooden tray, where the grey glaze and darker rim sit softly against natural textures.
Specification
| Height |
8cm |
| Diameter |
7cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Finish |
Reactive glaze |
| Capacity |
195ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.64KG |
Frequently Asked
What size are these cups and how much do they hold?
Each cup measures 7cm in diameter and 8cm tall and holds 195ml, which makes it a coffee or tea cup rather than a full-size mug.
Can the cups go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. They go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and they can go in the oven as well, so everyday washing up and reheating are no trouble.
What are the cups made of?
They are made of 100% stoneware with a reactive glaze, which gives the soft, wavy grey bands and the darker speckled rim around the top.
How many cups come in the set, and do they have handles?
The set contains four cups. They have no handles, so you hold them in your hands. The styling props shown are not included.
Can I use them for food as well as coffee and tea?
Yes. Beyond coffee and tea, they are a good size for a small portion of yoghurt, nuts, olives or a single dessert at the table.