Description
These are stoneware cups, sold as a set of four, and each holds 400ml. That is a generous measure, closer to a mug than a teacup, so there is room for a large tea, a milky coffee or a hot chocolate with space to stir. Each cup is 10.5cm across and 8cm tall, with a rounded body and a wide loop handle. Red glaze covers the lower half and most of the handle, while a speckled, contrasting glaze sits around the upper half and runs down into the red in drips and waves. The runs fall differently on every cup, so no two in the set look quite the same.
Stoneware is dense and hard-wearing, and it holds the warmth of a hot drink well, which suits a cup this size. The rounded body sits comfortably cupped in two hands, so these are cups for slow weekend breakfasts, a mid-morning coffee at the desk or a hot chocolate on a cold evening. At 400ml they also take a cup of soup at lunch. A set of four covers a small household or a table of guests, and it makes a thoughtful gift for someone who likes their tea in a cup with some character.
Each cup is made of 100% stoneware and goes in the dishwasher, so everyday washing up is simple. They are not for the microwave or the oven: warm milk or soup in a pan first, then fill the cup. The glaze has a glossy finish on the outside, and the inside is plain, so the colour of tea or coffee is easy to judge. For styling, line all four along an open shelf or a dresser, where the drips catch the light, and keep the surroundings plain so the red does the work.
Specification
| Height |
8cm |
| Diameter |
10.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Red |
| Capacity |
400ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.6KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does each cup hold?
Each cup holds 400ml, a generous size closer to a mug than a teacup, with room for a large tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
Can the cups go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The cups go in the dishwasher, so they can be washed with the rest of your everyday crockery.
Can I use them in the microwave or the oven?
No. The maker states they are not for the microwave or the oven, so heat milk or soup in a pan first and then fill the cup.
What are the cups made of?
They are made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-wearing material that holds the warmth of a hot drink well.
How big is each cup?
Each cup is 10.5cm across and 8cm tall, with a rounded body and a wide loop handle that sits comfortably in the hand.
How many cups come in the set?
There are four cups in the set, each with red glaze below and a speckled, contrasting glaze above that runs down in its own pattern of drips.