Description
This is a small footed cup in stoneware that holds 215ml, which makes it a coffee or tea cup rather than a mug. It measures 9cm across and 7.5cm tall and weighs 0.25KG, so it sits comfortably in one hand or cupped in both. The outside is striped in broad, upright bands that run from the softly scalloped rim right down over the foot, and the inside is one solid shade, so there is a flash of contrast each time you look into your cup. The whole piece is multicoloured, and the stripes carry the visible marks of the brush.
Its size suits a milky coffee, a cup of tea or a strong filter coffee, and it is a good choice for anyone who prefers a smaller cup to a big mug. We like it for the first tea of the day on a bedside table, at the breakfast table, or for an afternoon cup at a desk. The small loop handle takes a finger or two, and the pedestal foot lifts the bowl clear of the surface, which gives it a more graceful outline than a plain straight-sided cup. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a coffee drinker who already owns plenty of mugs.
The cup is 100% stoneware. Stoneware is dense and holds heat well, and because part of this cup is decorated by hand, expect small differences from one cup to the next. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher, it can be used in the microwave to reheat a drink, and it can go in the oven too. Between uses it looks good on an open shelf or a dresser, where it reads as a piece of painted pottery rather than everyday crockery, and it pairs happily with plain plates or other striped pieces for a relaxed, mismatched table.
Specification
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Diameter |
9cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Part of item is handdecorated |
| Capacity |
215ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.25KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does the cup hold?
It holds 215ml, a coffee or tea cup size rather than a mug, which suits a milky coffee or a cup of tea.
Can it go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. The maker lists it for the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so everyday care is simple and a cooled drink can be reheated.
How big is it?
It is 9cm across and 7.5cm tall and weighs 0.25KG, so it is a small cup that sits comfortably in one hand.
What material is the cup?
It is 100% stoneware, and part of each cup is decorated by hand, so expect small differences from one cup to the next.
Is it a good cup for hot drinks?
Yes. Its 215ml size suits tea or coffee, and stoneware is a dense material that holds heat well, which makes it a natural choice for a hot drink.