William Edwards Quanta Tea Cup Can Coupe 200ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The William Edwards Quanta Tea Cup Can is a bone china teacup designed for formal and semi-formal beverage service in hotels, lounges, and fine dining environments. The can shape —...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 86
- Dimensions
- 59.6(H) x 86(Ø)mm | 2¼(H)" x 3½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The William Edwards Quanta Tea Cup Can is a bone china teacup designed for formal and semi-formal beverage service in hotels, lounges, and fine dining environments. The can shape — straight-sided with a coupe profile — gives a clean, contemporary silhouette that works well on both laid table settings and tray service. The white-on-white geometric pattern uses embossed detailing alongside copper mica elements, creating a layered surface texture that reads as considered and refined without relying on strong colour.
In practice, bone china at this quality level handles the demands of repeated service cycles reliably. With a 47% bone ash content, the body is denser and more resilient than standard porcelain, which translates to better chip resistance at the rim and foot ring — the areas most vulnerable during dishwasher cycles and stacking. The lightweight feel is also a practical consideration for afternoon tea service, where staff are handling multiple pieces across a loaded tray.
This cup is well suited to settings where presentation standards are high and consistency across covers matters:
- Afternoon tea service requiring a refined, uniform look across the table
- Lobby lounge and all-day dining where bone china elevates the beverage offer
- Room service trays where lightweight, durable pieces reduce breakage risk
- Private dining and event catering requiring a cohesive tabletop aesthetic
The cup is dishwasher safe, which is a practical requirement for any volume service. As with all fine bone china, care with stacking and handling during the wash cycle will extend service life. The Quanta range is part of a broader collection, so matching saucers, plates, and ancillary pieces are available if you are building or extending a coordinated cover.
If you are specifying tableware for a new opening or want to confirm the Quanta range suits your existing service style, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Bone china body with 47% bone ash content for enhanced durability
- White-on-white geometric embossment with copper mica detailing
- Can coupe profile suited to formal and tray-based tea service
- Dishwasher safe construction for repeated commercial wash cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for consistent cover-ready deployment
Operational Benefits
- Chip-resistant construction reduces replacement frequency in busy service
- Lightweight build eases handling during multi-piece afternoon tea service
- Uniform pattern across packs maintains a consistent tabletop presentation
- Dishwasher compatibility supports efficient turnaround between service periods
- Refined aesthetic suits premium hotel and lounge beverage programmes
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 86
- Dimensions
- 59.6(H) x 86(Ø)mm | 2¼(H)" x 3½(Ø)"
- Material
- Bone China
- Weight
- 175g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It is well suited to structured afternoon tea and lounge service where presentation is prioritised and covers are managed in sittings. For very high-turnover all-day dining where pieces cycle through the dishwasher many times daily, it is worth discussing handling and stacking practice with your team, as this will have a greater impact on service life than the china itself.
- Yes, Quanta is a coordinated collection from William Edwards, so complementary saucers, plates, and ancillary pieces are available to build a consistent cover. If you are specifying a full tabletop, we can advise on which pieces work together for your service format.
- The cup is dishwasher safe, but bone china at any quality level benefits from careful stacking in racks to avoid rim-to-rim contact during washing. Avoid overloading racks and check that wash cycle temperatures are within the manufacturer's recommended range. These steps make a meaningful difference to longevity in a busy operation.