Churchill Stonecast Plume Ultramarine Mug 12oz (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Plume Ultramarine mug is part of Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range, manufactured in super vitrified porcelain and finished with a hand-decorated reactive glaze. The Plume effect is produced...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 340ml | 12oz
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 110(H)mm | 4¼(H)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Plume Ultramarine mug is part of Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range, manufactured in super vitrified porcelain and finished with a hand-decorated reactive glaze. The Plume effect is produced through a layering process in which pigments interact during firing, resulting in a fluid, painterly pattern that varies naturally between pieces. Each mug holds 340ml, making it a practical size for standard coffee and tea service.
Super vitrified porcelain is a durable choice for commercial hospitality environments. It offers greater resistance to chipping and crazing than standard earthenware, which matters when crockery is being handled at pace, loaded into commercial dishwashers repeatedly, and stacked during storage. The Ultramarine colourway carries depth without being impractical — the dark glaze is forgiving in busy service conditions and holds its appearance well over time.
- Reactive hand-applied glaze produces a naturally varied Plume pattern across each piece
- Super vitrified porcelain body suited to high-frequency commercial dishwashing
- 340ml capacity fits standard coffee and tea service formats
- Consistent rim profile supports straightforward stacking and storage
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or refreshing covers
It is worth noting that hand-decorated reactive glazes will show natural variation between individual mugs — this is inherent to the production method rather than a quality inconsistency. For operations requiring a perfectly uniform look across large covers, this is worth considering before ordering. The range is also available in other colourways, so if the Ultramarine is not quite right for your scheme, alternatives may be worth exploring.
This mug suits cafés, hotel breakfast service, casual dining restaurants, and any operation looking to move away from plain white crockery without introducing something overly formal. The 12-piece pack works well for smaller establishments building initial covers or for supplementing an existing Stonecast collection.
If you are unsure whether this fits your cover requirements or want to discuss the wider Stonecast range, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Hand-decorated reactive glaze producing a unique Plume effect on each piece
- Super vitrified porcelain body built for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- 340ml capacity suitable for standard coffee and tea service formats
- Natural colour variation inherent to the hand-applied layering process
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for straightforward cover planning
Operational Benefits
- Withstands the rigours of high-frequency commercial dishwashing reliably
- Adds visual character to table settings without requiring formal crockery
- Natural glaze variation gives each cover a distinctive, considered appearance
- Pack format simplifies stock ordering and cover count management
- Durable porcelain body reduces replacement frequency in busy service environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 340ml | 12oz
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 110(H)mm | 4¼(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Polished
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Weight
- 319g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — super vitrified porcelain is specifically formulated to withstand the temperature and detergent cycles used in commercial dishwashers. Churchill's Stonecast range is a common choice in professional hospitality environments for this reason. That said, as with all decorated crockery, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaning agents will help preserve the glaze over time.
- Not exactly, and this is intentional. The Plume effect is produced through a hand-applied reactive glazing process in which pigments blend and interact during firing. This means each piece will show natural variation in the pattern — a characteristic of the design rather than a manufacturing inconsistency. For operations that require a completely uniform look across all covers, this is worth considering before ordering.
- A useful starting point is to hold roughly two to three times your seated cover count in crockery, to allow for pieces in use, items in the dishwasher cycle, and a buffer for breakages. For a 20-cover café focusing on hot drinks service, two to three packs of 12 would be a reasonable opening stock. If you would like help working out quantities for your specific operation, we are glad to talk it through.