Steelite Bead Maroon Band Mugs 285ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established vitrified china mug designed for consistent front-of-house beverage service. The maroon band detail runs around the upper section of the mug, giving it...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 328.27Ltr | 11555oz
- Colour
- Red
- Diameter
- 82.5
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established vitrified china mug designed for consistent front-of-house beverage service. The maroon band detail runs around the upper section of the mug, giving it a defined, coordinated appearance that works equally well in traditional hotel dining rooms and more contemporary café or restaurant settings. These mugs are supplied in packs of 12, making them a practical choice when building or replenishing tableware stock.
Vitrified china is the standard choice for commercial beverage service because of its durability under the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of a busy operation — daily dishwasher cycles, handling by service staff, and the general wear of a working kitchen. The Bead mug holds up well in these conditions and is designed to maintain its appearance over a sustained period of use.
From an operational perspective, the maroon band provides a straightforward way to colour-code beverage service — useful in hotels or function venues running multiple services simultaneously, or where visual brand consistency across the table is important to the operator.
- Vitrified china construction for durability in commercial dishwasher cycles
- Maroon colour band for consistent, coordinated table presentation
- Pack of 12 suits stock builds and ongoing replenishment
- Suitable for café, hotel, restaurant, and contract catering environments
- Compatible with the broader Steelite Bead range for coordinated service
For lower-volume operations or where a smaller mug capacity is more appropriate, other options within the Steelite catalogue may be worth considering. Equally, higher-volume sites may benefit from larger case quantities.
If you're building out a full table setting or have questions about matching pieces within the Bead range, we're happy to help you piece it together before you order.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Maroon colour band provides consistent, coordinated table presentation
- 285ml capacity suits standard hot beverage service portions
- Pack of 12 supports efficient stock building and replenishment
- Part of the Steelite Bead range for coordinated tableware selection
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without rapid deterioration in appearance
- Colour band aids visual consistency across tables during busy service
- Pack format reduces order frequency and simplifies stock management
- Suitable for a wide range of commercial dining and hospitality settings
- Coordinates with other Bead pieces to maintain a unified table setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 328.27Ltr | 11555oz
- Colour
- Red
- Diameter
- 82.5
- Dimensions
- 87(H) x 82.5(Ø)mm | 3½(H)" x 3¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 314.7g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified china is the standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates the high temperatures and repeated cycles of commercial dishwashers. The Steelite Bead mugs are designed for this kind of sustained, daily use rather than occasional domestic washing.
- The Bead maroon band design is part of the wider Steelite Bead range, which includes other pieces that carry the same bead detail and colour band. This makes it straightforward to build a coordinated beverage or dining service without mixing unrelated ranges. If you're putting together a full setting, it's worth confirming which pieces within the Bead range are available to you.
- For most café or restaurant settings, a pack of 12 is a practical starting point for replenishment rather than a full initial stock build — higher-volume operations will typically need multiple packs to cover service and allow for mugs in the wash cycle simultaneously. If you're unsure how many to order based on your covers and turnover rate, we can help you work that out.