Churchill Alchemy Stacking Tea Cups 212ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy range is one of the most widely used fine china collections in UK foodservice. These stacking tea cups are made from vitrified fine china — a material...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 213ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
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Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy range is one of the most widely used fine china collections in UK foodservice. These stacking tea cups are made from vitrified fine china — a material that offers a noticeably smoother, whiter finish than standard porcelain, while carrying the everyday toughness that busy front-of-house service demands. The 212ml capacity sits comfortably in the standard tea service bracket, suitable for pot service or individual cup presentation.
In practice, the stacking profile makes a real difference in high-turnover environments. Cups nest cleanly without snagging, which speeds up both storage and post-service handling. Vitrified fine china holds up well in commercial dishwashers over repeated cycles, and Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty reflects the confidence placed in the material's durability under daily use — a consideration worth noting when assessing cost per cover over time.
Operationally, this range works well across a range of service settings:
- Stacking design reduces storage footprint during and after service
- Fine china finish presents well at all covers, from casual café to formal dining
- Vitrified body resists crazing and staining better than standard earthenware
- Uniform shape supports consistent presentation across the table
- Pack of 24 suits a full section or a modest full-house cover count
As a practical consideration, a pack of 24 covers a reasonable number of settings but busy operations running multiple sittings or extended service periods may want to hold additional stock. The cups are designed to pair with compatible saucers within the Alchemy range to complete the table setting.
This range suits cafés, hotels, restaurants, and contract catering operations looking for a reliable, clean-looking fine china tea cup that performs consistently without requiring careful handling. If you're setting up a new operation or reviewing your current crockery stock, our team are happy to talk through quantities and what works best for your service style.
Key Features
- Vitrified fine china construction with five-year edge chip warranty
- 212ml capacity suited to standard pot and individual tea service
- Stacking profile designed for efficient storage and rapid turnaround
- Compatible with Alchemy range saucers for coordinated table setting
- Pack of 24 cups suitable for section or modest full-house service
Operational Benefits
- Vitrified body withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Stacking design reduces storage space and speeds up post-service clearing
- Fine china finish maintains a consistent, presentable appearance at table
- Edge chip warranty lowers replacement cost over the product's service life
- Uniform shape supports consistent presentation across all covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 213ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Fine China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 5.65kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on your cover count, number of sittings, and turnaround speed. As a rough guide, a pack of 24 will comfortably cover a small section but a busy café or restaurant running multiple sittings through the day will usually need two or three packs as working stock, with additional backup to allow for dishwasher cycles. It's worth factoring in breakage rates over time as well.
- Yes — vitrified fine china is specifically produced to withstand the higher temperatures and detergent concentrations used in commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. Churchill's vitrification process also improves resistance to crazing and staining compared with standard earthenware, which helps maintain appearance over a longer service life.
- These cups are designed to pair with the matching saucers within the Churchill Alchemy range. If you're building or completing a table setting and want to confirm the correct saucer reference, our team can point you to the right option for your service style.