Steelite Bead Cups 228ml Vitrified China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead cup is a straightforward vitrified china cup from Steelite's long-established Bead range. The pattern takes a clean, traditional approach — a fine bead detail at the rim...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 254.34Ltr | 8952¾oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 82
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead cup is a straightforward vitrified china cup from Steelite's long-established Bead range. The pattern takes a clean, traditional approach — a fine bead detail at the rim that gives the piece its name without drawing attention away from the table setting as a whole. At 228ml, the cup sits comfortably in the standard teacup bracket, suitable for tea, filter coffee, or hot chocolate service.
Vitrified china is the practical standard for commercial tableware. It is denser and harder than standard earthenware, which means better resistance to chipping and cracking under the repeated handling, stacking, and commercial dishwasher cycles that are a normal part of busy service. The Bead cups are well suited to that environment — they are a reliable, everyday piece rather than a fragile display item.
- Vitrified china construction handles high-frequency commercial dishwasher use reliably
- Classic bead rim detail works across formal and casual dining settings
- Consistent white finish makes them straightforward to match with existing Bead tableware
- 228ml capacity suits tea, filter coffee, and standard hot beverage service
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or replenishing cover counts
There are no unusual storage or handling requirements. Stack heights should follow normal best practice for vitrified china to avoid unnecessary stress on the rim. As with all white tableware, the Bead range reads cleanly under most lighting conditions and presents well without requiring any particular plating style around it.
These cups are well suited to hotels, restaurants, cafés, and contract catering operations looking for a dependable, classically styled cup that holds up over time. For operations with very high volumes or a need for a heavier build, it is worth considering whether a more substantial piece from the range would be a better fit.
If you are building out a full Bead cover or are unsure which capacity suits your service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction rated for commercial dishwasher cycles
- 228ml capacity suitable for tea and filter coffee service
- Fine bead rim detail in a classic white finish
- Pack of 12 for straightforward cover count management
- Dense vitrified body with good resistance to chipping and cracking
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher use without rapid deterioration
- Consistent white finish integrates easily with existing Bead tableware
- Classic styling suits both formal dining and everyday café service
- Pack format simplifies stock replenishment without over-ordering
- Durable build reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 254.34Ltr | 8952¾oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 82
- Dimensions
- 67(H) x 82(Ø)mm | 2¾(H)" x 3¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 229.6g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified china is the standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates frequent high-temperature dishwasher cycles better than standard earthenware. The Bead cups are designed for this kind of daily use in professional environments.
- At 228ml, these sit within the typical teacup and filter coffee cup bracket. They are well suited to tea, americano, and filter coffee service. If you are running a predominantly espresso-based menu, you may want to consider a smaller cup from the Bead range to match the serve volume more closely.
- As a general guide, most operations plan for two to three times their cover count in cups to allow for items in service, in the wash, and in reserve. A 40-cover restaurant might reasonably hold 80 to 120 cups. The team can help you work out a practical quantity based on your service style and turnover rate.