Churchill Alchemy Jardin Stacking Tea Cups 206ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin tea cup is a fine china stacking cup from Churchill's Alchemy range, finished with a subtle embossed border that references classic architectural detailing. It holds 206ml,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 206ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
Downloads
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin tea cup is a fine china stacking cup from Churchill's Alchemy range, finished with a subtle embossed border that references classic architectural detailing. It holds 206ml, making it a standard tea cup size suited to table service, buffet settings, and hospitality operations where a consistent, presentable cup is needed throughout the day.
In a busy catering environment, crockery takes a considerable amount of punishment — repeated dishwasher cycles, stacking, handling under pressure, and contact with cutlery. Churchill's Jardin range is produced using high-alumina fine china, which gives the body meaningful resistance to chipping compared with standard earthenware alternatives. The glaze is formulated to resist the slow erosion that commercial dishwashing causes over time, so cups tend to hold their appearance across a reasonable service life rather than dulling quickly.
Practically, the stacking profile is useful where storage space or service station space is limited, and the glazed foot helps protect both the cup and the surface it rests on. The rolled edge adds a further degree of chip resistance at the most vulnerable point of the cup.
- Fine china construction for durability under daily commercial use
- High-alumina content for added chip resistance
- Glaze formulated to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Stackable design supports compact storage and efficient service
- Glazed foot protects the base and the surface beneath
This cup is well suited to hotels, restaurants, cafés, and contract catering operations running a traditional tea service. It fits comfortably within a broader table setting where a degree of visual refinement matters alongside durability. If your operation requires a more utilitarian option, or you're running very high volumes where replacement costs are the primary concern, it's worth considering whether a simpler, heavier-duty alternative might serve better.
If you're unsure whether this cup fits your existing service ware or you'd like to discuss quantities for a larger setup, our team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- High-alumina fine china body for enhanced chip resistance under daily use
- Superior commercial glaze resists erosion from repeated dishwasher cycles
- Chip-resistant rolled edge protects the most vulnerable point of the cup
- Stackable profile supports efficient storage and service station organisation
- Glazed foot protects both cup base and resting surfaces during service
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a presentable appearance across extended service life in busy kitchens
- Reduces breakage-related replacement costs compared with standard earthenware cups
- Stacking capability keeps service stations organised during high-volume periods
- Glaze durability supports consistent dishwasher rotation without rapid deterioration
- Refined embossed detailing suits formal table service without sacrificing practicality
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
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 5.6kg
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The Jardin range uses a glaze specifically formulated to withstand the heat, detergents, and cycle frequency of commercial dishwashers. That said, as with all fine china, avoiding harsh commercial chemicals beyond recommended concentrations will help preserve the glaze over time.
- The high-alumina fine china construction gives these cups a meaningful advantage in durability over standard earthenware, and the rolled edge reduces chipping at the rim — the point where most cup damage occurs. They're a practical choice for hotels, restaurants, and cafés running continuous tea service, though any fine china will require careful handling during stacking and clearing.
- 206ml is a recognised standard tea cup capacity, appropriate for a single portion of brewed tea served with or without milk. It sits comfortably within a traditional table service setting. If your operation requires a smaller espresso-style cup or a larger breakfast cup, the Jardin range includes other sizes that may better suit your service format.