Description
Willa is a footed stoneware cup that holds 215ml, a size between an espresso cup and a mug, so it suits a proper cup of tea, a cappuccino or a milky coffee rather than a long morning brew. It stands 7.5cm tall and measures 9cm across, with a rounded bowl that rises from a short pedestal foot to a gently scalloped rim, finished with a small loop handle at the side. Broad vertical stripes run from the rim down over the foot, while the inside carries a smooth, glossy glaze in a contrasting shade. The multicoloured finish gives the cup a cheerful, characterful look on any table.
This is a cup for the breakfast table and the unhurried afternoon pot of tea. Its footed shape sits well beside saucers, cake stands and patterned plates, and it adds a little colour to a plain dining table, a kitchen dresser or a tray carried out to the garden. At 215ml it is a generous single serving for guests at a coffee morning or a birthday tea. It makes a thoughtful gift for a tea lover or a new home, and between uses it looks good on an open shelf, where the stripes can be seen.
Part of each cup is decorated by hand, and as with any hand decoration, no two pieces are quite the same: the stripes show the movement of the brush, so each one varies slightly in width and tone. Stoneware is fired at high temperatures, which makes it dense and hard wearing for everyday use. It goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so it can warm a drink one minute and be washed with the breakfast things the next. At 0.25KG it sits comfortably in one hand. For a relaxed table, pair it with plain stoneware plates and let the stripes carry the colour.
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
What size is the cup?
It holds 215ml and stands 7.5cm tall, measuring 9cm across, which makes it a tea or coffee cup rather than a large mug.
Can it go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. The maker states that it can go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so it fits easily into everyday use alongside the rest of your crockery.
Which material is used for the cup?
It is made from 100% stoneware, a dense and hard wearing ceramic, and the inside is finished with a smooth, glossy glaze.
Is it suitable for drinks?
Yes. The maker states that it is suitable for food and drink, and at 215ml it is a good size for tea, a cappuccino or a hot chocolate.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.25KG, so it sits comfortably in one hand, whether held by its small loop handle or cupped around the bowl.
Does every cup look the same?
Not exactly. Part of each cup is decorated by hand, so the stripes vary slightly in width and tone from one cup to the next.