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Olympia Linear Stacking Tea Cups 200ml White Porcelain (Pack of 12)

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£17.31(£20.77 inc VAT)

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The Olympia Linear tea cup is a plain white porcelain cup with a subtle embossed line detail, sold in packs of twelve. It is designed to pair with the corresponding Linear saucer and sits within a coordinated tableware range, making it straightforward to build or extend a consistent table setting across a café, hotel, or restaurant environment.

Porcelain at this grade is fully vitrified, which means it has been fired at high enough temperatures to reduce porosity and improve resistance to chipping, thermal shock, and surface crazing over time. In a busy service environment where cups are cycled through dishwashers repeatedly, that durability matters — the glaze holds up better than standard earthenware alternatives and the cups maintain a presentable appearance through sustained use.

From an operational standpoint, the stacking profile is a practical advantage. Cups nest securely without requiring additional storage furniture, which helps in compact service stations or countertop setups where space is limited. Key practical points worth noting:

  • Fully vitrified porcelain resists chipping and thermal shock in daily service
  • Stackable design reduces storage footprint behind the counter
  • Consistent white finish suits most table settings and branding
  • Embossed Linear pattern adds detail without complicating cleaning
  • Designed to pair with the matching Linear saucer

These cups are well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast and lounge services, restaurants offering hot beverage service, and contract catering operations. For very high-turnover environments where breakage rates are a significant concern, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge or more impact-resistant option might offer a better long-term return.

If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on quantities for your service volume, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

How many packs would a typical café need to run a comfortable service?

A rough starting point is three to four cups per cover to allow for cups in use, on tables, and cycling through the dishwasher simultaneously. For a 20-cover café, that suggests a minimum of two to three packs, though higher-turnover operations or those with slower dishwasher cycles will need more. It is worth mapping your likely peak demand before ordering.

Are these cups suitable for use in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes — the fully vitrified porcelain construction is intended for commercial dishwasher use and handles the thermal cycling involved in repeated high-temperature wash cycles. Glaze durability is generally better than standard earthenware, though as with all porcelain tableware, heavy stacking during washing can increase the risk of chipping over time.

Do these cups work with saucers from other ranges, or do they need the matching Linear saucer?

They are designed to pair with the Olympia Linear saucer for a coordinated look, and that is the combination we would recommend if you are building a new table setting. That said, whether another saucer works in practice depends on its diameter — if you already have saucers in use, it is worth checking the cup footprint against the saucer well before committing to a large order.
Olympia Linear Stacking Tea Cups 200ml White Porcelain (Pack of 12)

£17.31(£20.77 inc VAT)

£17.31(£20.77 inc VAT)

The Olympia Linear tea cup is a plain white porcelain cup with a subtle embossed line detail, sold in packs of twelve. It is designed to pair with the corresponding Linear saucer and sits within a coordinated tableware range, making it straightforward to build or extend a consistent table setting across a café, hotel, or restaurant environment.

Porcelain at this grade is fully vitrified, which means it has been fired at high enough temperatures to reduce porosity and improve resistance to chipping, thermal shock, and surface crazing over time. In a busy service environment where cups are cycled through dishwashers repeatedly, that durability matters — the glaze holds up better than standard earthenware alternatives and the cups maintain a presentable appearance through sustained use.

From an operational standpoint, the stacking profile is a practical advantage. Cups nest securely without requiring additional storage furniture, which helps in compact service stations or countertop setups where space is limited. Key practical points worth noting:

  • Fully vitrified porcelain resists chipping and thermal shock in daily service
  • Stackable design reduces storage footprint behind the counter
  • Consistent white finish suits most table settings and branding
  • Embossed Linear pattern adds detail without complicating cleaning
  • Designed to pair with the matching Linear saucer

These cups are well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast and lounge services, restaurants offering hot beverage service, and contract catering operations. For very high-turnover environments where breakage rates are a significant concern, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge or more impact-resistant option might offer a better long-term return.

If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on quantities for your service volume, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense.