Description
This is a small stoneware espresso cup, 5cm across and 5cm tall, that holds 50ml: a cup for an espresso or a short coffee rather than a mug for tea. Each one is hand decorated, so no two are quite alike. Rows of round dots run around the body and frame a motif of nested arches on the front, and a rounded loop handle sits on one side. The body widens gently towards its base, giving the cup a sturdy, grounded look. At 0.086KG it is light in the hand, and the multicoloured decoration brings a little cheer to the first coffee of the day.
It belongs wherever the coffee is made: beside an espresso machine or a stovetop pot in the kitchen, on a breakfast tray, or at the end of a dinner when guests want a small coffee with dessert. The loop handle can hang from a hook on a rail, so a few of them can hang in a cheerful row instead of filling a cupboard shelf. It suits anyone who takes their coffee short, and the size works for a small portion of something else at the table too, such as a dressing, a dip or a little sauce.
It is made entirely of stoneware, a dense ceramic that holds heat well, a useful quality in a cup this small. The decoration is applied by hand, so the dots and arches vary slightly from cup to cup and each piece is unique. Care is straightforward: it goes in the dishwasher, it can go in the microwave to warm a coffee that has cooled, and the maker rates it for the oven as well. For a relaxed table, pair it with plain saucers or a simple wooden board so the hand decoration has room to show. The styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Height |
5cm |
| Diameter |
5cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Hand decorated, making each piece unique |
| Capacity |
50ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.086KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does this espresso cup hold?
It holds 50ml, which makes it a cup for an espresso or a short coffee rather than for tea or a long drink.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. It goes in the dishwasher, and the maker also rates it for the microwave and the oven.
What is it made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense ceramic that holds heat well, and the decoration is applied by hand.
Will mine look exactly like the photographs?
Not exactly. Each cup is hand decorated, so the dots and arches differ slightly and every piece is unique.
How big is it?
It is 5cm across and 5cm tall and weighs 0.086KG, a small cup that sits comfortably in one hand.
Is anything else included?
You receive the espresso cup on its own. The styling props shown, such as the plates, the shelf and the tea towel, are not included.