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Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Amber Cups 227ml 8oz (Pack of 12)

SKU: VV2559

£113.00(£135.60 inc VAT)
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The Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Amber Cup is a 227ml (8oz) ceramic cup finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural colour variation across each piece. Because the glaze reacts during firing, no two cups are identical — the amber tones shift subtly from cup to cup, giving a handcrafted feel while remaining a commercially produced item. The cups are manufactured from alumina vitrified ceramic, the standard body material used across Steelite's professional tableware ranges.

In service, alumina vitrified ceramic offers reasonable chip resistance for front-of-house use and handles the thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers reliably over time. The Aurora range is designed to sit alongside both the Revolution and Vesuvius collections, which is useful for operators who want to build a mixed tabletop presentation without committing to a single glaze or colour across every piece.

Practical points worth considering for operators:

  • Reactive glaze produces natural colour variation — consistent with the range, not a defect
  • Compatible with Revolution and Vesuvius ranges for mixed tabletop presentation
  • Alumina vitrified ceramic body suited to commercial dishwasher use
  • Sold in packs of 12, suited to smaller initial orders or topping up existing stock
  • Amber glaze works well in informal dining, café, and brunch-style settings

The pack size of 12 is practical for smaller operations or for trialling the colour alongside an existing tableware scheme before committing to a larger order. For higher-volume sites or those equipping a full dining room from scratch, it is worth considering whether a larger pack quantity would be more cost-effective.

If you are putting together a tableware scheme and want to talk through how the Aurora range fits with other Steelite collections, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

Will the colour vary between cups within the same pack?

Yes — reactive glazes are designed to produce natural variation during firing, so each cup will differ slightly in tone and pattern. This is characteristic of the Aurora range rather than a quality issue, and is part of the intended aesthetic.

Can these cups be used with saucers from other Steelite ranges?

The Aurora range is designed to be backwards compatible with both the Revolution and Vesuvius collections, so there is a reasonable chance of a workable match. That said, it is worth confirming cup and saucer sizing before ordering in quantity, as footring dimensions can vary between shapes.

Are these cups suitable for use in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes — alumina vitrified ceramic is the standard body material used across Steelite's commercial tableware and is suited to the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial dishwashers. As with all vitrified ceramic, chipping is more likely if cups are overloaded in baskets or knocked during handling.
Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Amber Cups 227ml 8oz (Pack of 12)

£113.00(£135.60 inc VAT)

£113.00(£135.60 inc VAT)

The Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Amber Cup is a 227ml (8oz) ceramic cup finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural colour variation across each piece. Because the glaze reacts during firing, no two cups are identical — the amber tones shift subtly from cup to cup, giving a handcrafted feel while remaining a commercially produced item. The cups are manufactured from alumina vitrified ceramic, the standard body material used across Steelite's professional tableware ranges.

In service, alumina vitrified ceramic offers reasonable chip resistance for front-of-house use and handles the thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers reliably over time. The Aurora range is designed to sit alongside both the Revolution and Vesuvius collections, which is useful for operators who want to build a mixed tabletop presentation without committing to a single glaze or colour across every piece.

Practical points worth considering for operators:

  • Reactive glaze produces natural colour variation — consistent with the range, not a defect
  • Compatible with Revolution and Vesuvius ranges for mixed tabletop presentation
  • Alumina vitrified ceramic body suited to commercial dishwasher use
  • Sold in packs of 12, suited to smaller initial orders or topping up existing stock
  • Amber glaze works well in informal dining, café, and brunch-style settings

The pack size of 12 is practical for smaller operations or for trialling the colour alongside an existing tableware scheme before committing to a larger order. For higher-volume sites or those equipping a full dining room from scratch, it is worth considering whether a larger pack quantity would be more cost-effective.

If you are putting together a tableware scheme and want to talk through how the Aurora range fits with other Steelite collections, the team is happy to help you work through the options.