Churchill Alchemy Jardin Elegant Tea Cups 206ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin tea cup is a fine china teacup designed for professional catering environments where presentation and durability both matter. At 206ml it sits comfortably in the standard...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 206ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
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Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin tea cup is a fine china teacup designed for professional catering environments where presentation and durability both matter. At 206ml it sits comfortably in the standard tea service capacity range, and the embossed border detail — drawn from classical arch motifs — gives the cup a considered, timeless appearance that suits formal dining, hotel breakfast service, and afternoon tea settings equally well.
In busy service environments, the key challenge for crockery is survival rather than aesthetics. Churchill addresses this through a high-alumina fine china body, which offers greater resistance to chipping and cracking than standard earthenware. The glaze is formulated to hold up against repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without dulling or erosion, and the rolled rim further reduces the risk of chipping at the most vulnerable point of the cup. These are practical considerations that directly affect replacement rates and ongoing costs.
Operationally, this range suits venues where a degree of table elegance is expected but the crockery still needs to perform reliably through multiple covers a day:
- Fine china construction with high alumina content for improved strength
- Glaze resistant to dishwasher erosion and cutlery marking
- Chip-resistant rolled edge reduces breakage at the rim
- Classic embossed border suits formal and semi-formal table settings
- Sold in a pack of 24, practical for stocking across multiple service points
The Jardin range is well suited to hotels, restaurants, tearooms, and event catering operations that serve hot beverages as part of a structured dining experience. It is less suited to high-volume, fast-turnaround environments where purely functional, stackable crockery would be the practical choice. The pack of 24 is a sensible quantity for most venues, though operations running multiple sittings simultaneously may want to consider holding additional stock.
If you are building out a crockery specification for a new venue or refreshing an existing service, our team is happy to talk through volumes and complementary pieces from the range.
Key Features
- Fine china body with high alumina content for enhanced durability
- Glaze formulated to resist erosion from repeated commercial dishwashing
- Chip-resistant rolled rim reduces breakage at the most vulnerable point
- Embossed border detail suited to formal and semi-formal table settings
- Sold in packs of 24 for practical quantity stocking across service points
Operational Benefits
- Reduced replacement costs through improved resistance to chipping and breakage
- Consistent presentation maintained across repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles
- Suits hotels and restaurants where table appearance is part of the guest experience
- Pack quantity supports multi-table cover without excessive stock investment
- Reliable performance under daily commercial use without loss of finish
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 206ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Superior Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Fine china
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 4.8kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Fine china with a high alumina content, as used in the Jardin range, offers good chip resistance for its weight and a harder glaze than standard earthenware. It performs well in venues running multiple covers a day, though it is not quite as robust as fully vitrified hotelware porcelain. For very high-volume operations with rapid turnover, a heavier-duty vitrified option may offer lower long-term breakage rates.
- The glaze on Jardin crockery is specifically formulated to resist the erosion caused by repeated commercial dishwashing, so the embossed border should retain its definition over time. As with all fine china, using the correct dishwasher detergent concentration and avoiding stacking pieces too tightly will help extend the life of the finish.
- For most small to mid-sized venues, 24 cups provides a workable starting point, covering a section or a single service period while the remainder cycle through the dishwasher. Larger operations or those running simultaneous sittings will generally want to hold two to three times their peak cover count in crockery to maintain uninterrupted service. If you are unsure of the right quantity for your setup, we are happy to advise.