Churchill Bamboo Teacup 12oz Porcelain (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Bamboo Teacup is a 354ml porcelain cup built around the classic English teacup form. The outer wall carries a fine embossed texture drawn from the natural lines and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 354ml | 12½oz
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
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Product Description
The Churchill Bamboo Teacup is a 354ml porcelain cup built around the classic English teacup form. The outer wall carries a fine embossed texture drawn from the natural lines and geometry of wild bamboo, giving it a considered, contemporary appearance without departing from the familiar shape that works well in traditional tea service.
In a busy café, restaurant, or hotel setting, the glaze is formulated to resist thermal crazing — the fine surface cracking that can develop on cheaper vitrified ware when cups are repeatedly exposed to hot liquids and commercial dishwasher cycles. This matters in high-throughput environments where cups are in constant rotation between service and the wash.
Practical operational advantages include:
- Thermal-crazing resistant glaze suited to heavy dishwasher use
- Traditional teacup shape familiar to front-of-house teams
- Embossed bamboo texture adds visual interest without complicating stacking or storage
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for stocking a full section
- Pairs with the matching DK438 saucer for a coordinated table setting
As with all porcelain tableware, storage and handling practices affect longevity. Stacking cups carefully and avoiding hard impacts will keep the embossed finish presentable over time. These cups are suited to operations running a structured tea service — hotels, tearooms, restaurants, and cafés where presentation matters alongside durability.
If you are equipping a larger operation and want to discuss quantities or coordinate with other pieces in the Churchill Bamboo range, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- 354ml porcelain teacup with thermal-crazing resistant commercial glaze
- Fine embossed bamboo texture pressed into the outer wall surface
- Classic English teacup silhouette in a contemporary decorative finish
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for straightforward section stocking
- Compatible with Churchill Bamboo saucer DK438 for matched table setting
Operational Benefits
- Glaze resists crazing under repeated hot-liquid and dishwasher cycles
- Familiar teacup shape reduces handling errors during busy service
- Pack of 12 reduces reorder frequency for high-turnover operations
- Coordinated saucer pairing supports consistent front-of-house presentation
- Durable porcelain construction holds up in daily commercial use
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 354ml | 12½oz
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
- Diameter
- 265
- Dimensions
- 170(H) x 265(Ø)mm | 6¾(H)" x 10½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the glaze is specifically formulated to resist thermal crazing, which is the surface cracking that develops on lesser ware under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles and hot-liquid exposure. Proper stacking and handling will help maintain the embossed finish over time.
- Yes, they are designed to pair with the Churchill Bamboo saucer DK438. If you are building out a complete tea service, it is worth ordering saucers alongside to ensure a coordinated look.
- That depends on your covers, table turns, and dishwasher cycle time. A rough guide is to hold two to three times your peak seated covers in cups to allow for cups in use, waiting to be cleared, and in the wash simultaneously. If you are unsure what quantity makes sense for your operation, we are happy to talk it through.