Steelite Charcoal Dapple Cups 12oz 350ml Porcelain (Pack of 24)

Name: Steelite Charcoal Dapple Cups 12oz 350ml Porcelain (Pack of 24)
Brand: Steelite
SKU: VV1343
Price: 260.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Steelite Charcoal Dapple Cup is a porcelain cup finished with a reactive glaze around the rim that produces natural colour variation between individual pieces. The result is a charcoal-toned, textured appearance that reads as handcrafted without straying from the durability expected of commercial whiteware. Each pack contains 24 cups.

In busy café and restaurant environments, tableware takes a constant beating — stacking, dishwasher cycles, the occasional knock against a hard surface. Steelite's alumina-enriched porcelain is well regarded in the trade for holding up to heavy rotation without chipping easily, which matters when you are running 24 or more covers and cups are moving through the wash cycle multiple times a day.

From an operational standpoint, this range offers a few practical advantages worth noting:

Reactive glaze means no two cups are identical, giving a considered, individual feel without custom production costs
Microwave and freezer safe, giving flexibility across different service formats
Dishwasher safe construction suits high-volume wash-up routines without degrading the glaze over time
Sits well within both contemporary and traditionally styled table settings

There are no specialist installation considerations for tableware of this type, but it is worth factoring in storage. A pack of 24 porcelain cups carries some weight, and adequate shelving or racking will protect the pieces between service periods. If you are building a full cover set, companion pieces within the Charcoal Dapple range will ensure a consistent look across the table.

This cup is well suited to cafés, bistros, hotel dining rooms, and restaurant operations wanting a rustic or artisan aesthetic without moving away from reliable, commercially proven porcelain. For higher-volume operations needing a deeper stock holding, larger pack configurations may be worth considering.

If you are fitting out a full table setting or want to discuss quantities for a new opening, we are happy to help you think it through.

Frequently asked questions

How does the reactive glaze hold up after repeated dishwasher use?

Steelite's commercial porcelain is designed to withstand the rigours of high-frequency machine washing. The reactive glaze is fired into the piece rather than applied as a surface coating, so it does not peel or fade in the way some decorative finishes can. That said, as with all glazed tableware, using manufacturer-recommended dishwasher chemicals and avoiding overly abrasive wash programmes will help extend the life of the finish.

Will the charcoal dapple pattern be consistent across all 24 cups in the pack?

The reactive glaze process is intentionally variable — each cup will carry a slightly different distribution of the charcoal tones around the rim. This is a characteristic of the range rather than a quality inconsistency, and it is worth communicating that to front-of-house staff so it is understood as a design feature rather than a fault.

Is this cup suitable for use as part of a full table setting?

Yes. The Charcoal Dapple range includes companion pieces designed to work together across a table setting. If you are specifying tableware for a new opening or a refresh, it is worth reviewing the broader range to ensure consistency in glaze and form across cups, saucers, and any serving pieces you require.

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