Steelite Blue Dapple Quench Mugs 10oz 285ml (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Quench mug is part of the Blue Dapple range — an alumina-enriched porcelain body finished with a reactive glaze that produces a subtly varied, dappled effect around the rim. Because the glaze reacts differently during firing, no two pieces are identical, which gives the range a handcrafted quality without the fragility or inconsistency of genuinely artisan ware.

In practical terms, this is a robust, professionally manufactured mug that suits busy café and casual dining environments where operators want something with more character than plain whiteware, but still need the reliability and stackability expected of commercial tableware. The 285ml capacity sits in a comfortable everyday position — appropriate for standard café-style coffee and tea service.

From an operational standpoint, the range offers several useful properties:

• Alumina-enriched porcelain provides better chip resistance than standard ceramic
• Dishwasher safe, supporting high-turnover service without hand-finishing
• Microwave safe, useful where drinks are prepared or reheated in service
• Freezer safe, adding flexibility for certain preparation or display applications
• Reactive glaze finish adds visual interest without requiring specialist handling

The Blue Dapple finish works well in settings that want to soften the formality of plain white tableware — independent cafés, farm shops, casual all-day dining, and similar environments. It is less suited to fine dining or highly branded concepts where strict colour and finish consistency across every piece is essential, as the reactive glaze means natural variation is part of the design.

Sold in packs of 24, which suits initial stocking or topping up an existing set. If you are specifying tableware across multiple outlets or need guidance on quantities relative to your cover count, we are happy to help work through the numbers.