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Steelite Brown Dapple Cups 350ml (Pack of 24)

SKU: VV770

£217.00(£260.40 inc VAT)
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The Steelite Brown Dapple cup is a 350ml ceramic cup finished in a warm, textured glaze with a dark flecked rim. It sits comfortably in the hand and presents well beneath milk-based drinks, hot chocolates, and filter coffees where a natural, earthy aesthetic suits the venue's look. This is a straightforward, well-made cup — not a fashion piece, but a reliable piece of tableware designed to hold up in daily commercial service.

Steelite produces this cup in alumina vitrified ceramic, a denser and harder-wearing material than standard vitrified china. In practice, that translates to better resistance to chipping along the rim and base — the areas that take the most punishment in a busy café or coffee shop environment. Cups in this range are routinely used across multiple dishwasher cycles daily without significant glaze degradation under normal service conditions.

Practical considerations worth noting:

  • Dishwasher safe and suited to commercial glasswasher cycles
  • Alumina vitrified ceramic offers improved chip resistance over standard porcelain
  • The Brown Dapple glaze is consistent across the range, allowing mixed use with matching Steelite pieces
  • Sold in a pack of 24, which suits a typical café opening stock or a straightforward top-up order
  • The 350ml capacity is appropriate for standard flat whites, cappuccinos, and medium-sized teas

This cup is best suited to cafés, coffee shops, and casual dining venues where a rustic or artisan aesthetic fits the brand. It is less likely to suit formal dining or hotel environments where a more refined finish would be expected. For higher-volume sites needing a larger pack format or a full range coordination across cup sizes, it is worth reviewing the broader Brown Dapple collection.

If you are building out a new café or replacing existing stock and want to make sure the sizing and range works across your menu, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to talk through what tends to work in practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 350ml size suitable for all standard espresso-based drinks?

The 350ml capacity works well for cappuccinos, flat whites, and medium-strength teas, where a generous but not oversized cup is appropriate. For larger formats such as 12oz or 16oz specialty drinks, you may want to look at larger cup sizes within the Brown Dapple range to maintain consistency.

How well does the Brown Dapple glaze hold up to daily dishwasher use?

Alumina vitrified ceramic is a harder and denser material than standard vitrified china, which makes it more resistant to the glaze wear and rim chipping that typically occurs with repeated commercial washing. Under normal service conditions, this range performs reliably over extended periods of daily use.

Is a pack of 24 the right quantity for a small independent café?

For a small café turning over two to three sittings per service, 24 cups typically provides enough cover to allow for washing cycles without running short. Higher-volume sites or venues running continuous service may benefit from holding a larger quantity, and it is worth factoring in a modest buffer for breakages when placing an initial order.
Steelite Brown Dapple Cups 350ml (Pack of 24)

£217.00(£260.40 inc VAT)

£217.00(£260.40 inc VAT)

The Steelite Brown Dapple cup is a 350ml ceramic cup finished in a warm, textured glaze with a dark flecked rim. It sits comfortably in the hand and presents well beneath milk-based drinks, hot chocolates, and filter coffees where a natural, earthy aesthetic suits the venue's look. This is a straightforward, well-made cup — not a fashion piece, but a reliable piece of tableware designed to hold up in daily commercial service.

Steelite produces this cup in alumina vitrified ceramic, a denser and harder-wearing material than standard vitrified china. In practice, that translates to better resistance to chipping along the rim and base — the areas that take the most punishment in a busy café or coffee shop environment. Cups in this range are routinely used across multiple dishwasher cycles daily without significant glaze degradation under normal service conditions.

Practical considerations worth noting:

  • Dishwasher safe and suited to commercial glasswasher cycles
  • Alumina vitrified ceramic offers improved chip resistance over standard porcelain
  • The Brown Dapple glaze is consistent across the range, allowing mixed use with matching Steelite pieces
  • Sold in a pack of 24, which suits a typical café opening stock or a straightforward top-up order
  • The 350ml capacity is appropriate for standard flat whites, cappuccinos, and medium-sized teas

This cup is best suited to cafés, coffee shops, and casual dining venues where a rustic or artisan aesthetic fits the brand. It is less likely to suit formal dining or hotel environments where a more refined finish would be expected. For higher-volume sites needing a larger pack format or a full range coordination across cup sizes, it is worth reviewing the broader Brown Dapple collection.

If you are building out a new café or replacing existing stock and want to make sure the sizing and range works across your menu, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to talk through what tends to work in practice.