Rye Stoneware Mugs 300ml Set of 2 - Brown

Rye is a set of two brown stoneware mugs, each holding 300ml and measuring 10cm across and 8cm tall. At 300ml they are proper mugs rather than cups, with room for a full builder's tea or a long coffee with milk. The body tapers from a broad base to a narrower rim, giving a low, sturdy shape that sits steadily on a desk or a tray. Both are finished in a glossy brown glaze with a lighter speckled patch, and each mug carries it differently: on one it curves up from the foot, on the other it runs down from the rim beside the handle.

Because the two mugs differ, they make a natural pair: coffee for two at the kitchen table, tea in bed on a slow Sunday, or a mid-afternoon cup at the desk when working from home. The handle is a generous open loop with space for your fingers, so a full mug is comfortable to lift. The deep brown glaze suits a rustic kitchen with wooden worktops and open shelving, and it sits happily beside plain white crockery or other glazed stoneware. They also make a thoughtful gift for a housewarming, a couple setting up home, or anyone who likes a hot drink in something with a little character.

The finish is painted by hand, and the speckled areas have a textured, slightly uneven surface that contrasts with the smooth gloss around them. Stoneware is dense and fired hard, and it holds heat well. Care is simple: both mugs go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and the maker states they can go in the oven too. For styling, hang them from hooks under a kitchen shelf, or keep them side by side on a wooden tray by the kettle, where the two glazes read as a pair.

How much does each mug hold?

Each mug holds 300ml, a full everyday mug size with room for a large tea or a milky coffee.

Can they go in the dishwasher and the microwave?

Yes. Both mugs go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and the maker states they can go in the oven as well.

What are the mugs made from?

Both are made from 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired ceramic, with a hand-painted finish of glossy brown glaze and a lighter speckled patch.

What size are they?

Each mug is 10cm across and 8cm tall, so it is a little wider than it is high, with a low, steady shape that tapers towards the rim.

Are the two mugs identical?

No. They share the same shape and brown glaze, but the lighter speckled patch sits at the foot of one mug and near the rim and handle of the other.

What is included?

You receive two brown stoneware mugs, one of each design, as a pair. The styling props shown are not included.