Steelite Bead Cups 85ml Vitrified China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead Cup is a vitrified china espresso or condiment cup from Steelite's Bead range, a pattern characterised by its simple, clean profile with a fine beaded rim detail....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 97.59Ltr | 3435¼oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 61
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead Cup is a vitrified china espresso or condiment cup from Steelite's Bead range, a pattern characterised by its simple, clean profile with a fine beaded rim detail. At 85ml it sits in the smaller end of the cup range, making it well suited to espresso service, pre-dessert courses, or amuse-bouche presentations where portion control and neat plating matter.
Vitrified china is the standard material choice for professional tableware in commercial hospitality. It fires at higher temperatures than standard ceramics, producing a denser, harder body that resists chipping and crazing under the repeated thermal cycling of commercial dishwasher use. For busy restaurants and hotels cycling tableware through service and wash multiple times a day, that durability is a practical consideration rather than a marketing point.
The Bead range is a reliable everyday workhorse pattern — understated enough to sit across a range of table settings without competing with the food, and consistent enough in its glaze and finish that replacements will match existing stock over time.
- Vitrified china construction handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles well
- Simple, neutral profile works across multiple service styles and table settings
- Available as a pack of 12, suited to managing par levels without over-ordering
- Consistent glaze and finish supports easy stock replacement over time
If you are specifying tableware across a full covers operation or need to work through quantities, material compatibility with your dishwasher programme, or matching pieces within the Bead range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Vitrified china body fired for density and chip resistance
- 85ml capacity suited to espresso and small-portion service
- Fine beaded rim detail on a clean, neutral profile
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward par management
- Consistent glaze finish supports long-term stock matching
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without crazing
- Neutral styling fits across varied table settings without clashing
- Small pack quantity helps operators manage stock levels accurately
- Uniform finish means replacement pieces match existing stock reliably
- Compact 85ml size supports controlled portions and neat plating
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 97.59Ltr | 3435¼oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 61
- Dimensions
- 53(H) x 61(Ø)mm | 2(H)" x 2½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 119.1g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified china is the standard material for commercial hospitality tableware precisely because it tolerates the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial dishwashers. The denser body that vitrification produces resists crazing and chipping better than standard ceramics under repeated high-temperature cycles.
- At 85ml this cup is best suited to espresso service, small hot beverages, or plated course applications such as amuse-bouche or pre-dessert where a compact, portion-controlled vessel is useful. It is not sized for standard tea or coffee service.
- Steelite's Bead range is an established pattern within their portfolio, and the consistent glaze and firing process means replacement pieces generally match existing stock well. It is always worth confirming current availability with us if you are matching against older stock.