Steelite Brown Dapple Quench Mugs 285ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Brown Dapple Quench Mug is a glazed alumina vitrified ceramic mug designed for café and hospitality use. At 285ml, it sits comfortably in the standard filter coffee and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 280ml | 9¾oz
- Colour
- Cream
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Steelite Brown Dapple Quench Mug is a glazed alumina vitrified ceramic mug designed for café and hospitality use. At 285ml, it sits comfortably in the standard filter coffee and flat white range, and the brown dapple finish gives it a warm, tactile quality that works well in settings where presentation contributes to the guest experience.
Alumina vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for front-of-house beverage service. It holds heat well, resists chipping better than standard earthenware, and is suited to the repeated handling and commercial dishwasher cycles that come with busy café or restaurant service. The Quench shape has a sturdy base and a classically proportioned handle, which helps with both stacking and day-to-day handling by staff.
This pack of 24 makes it a sensible opening order for a small café or a useful top-up for an established operation. Key practical points worth noting:
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for durability in commercial use
- Suitable for commercial dishwashers
- Brown dapple glaze with consistent finish across the batch
- Classically shaped handle supports comfortable handling and stable stacking
- Compatible with Steelite saucers for a coordinated table setting
The brown dapple finish does carry a distinct aesthetic. It suits relaxed, informal dining environments and independent coffee shops well, but may not be the right fit for every brand or table style. It is worth considering how it sits alongside your existing crockery before committing to a full set.
If you are building out a full beverage service or want to discuss quantities and compatibility with other Steelite ranges, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for commercial durability and chip resistance
- 285ml capacity suits filter coffee, flat whites and standard hot drinks service
- Brown dapple glaze applied consistently across all 24 mugs in the pack
- Classically proportioned handle designed for comfortable grip and stable stacking
- Compatible with Steelite saucer ranges for a coordinated table presentation
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid glaze deterioration
- Consistent finish across the pack supports a uniform front-of-house presentation
- Pack of 24 provides practical opening stock for a small café operation
- Good heat retention helps hot drinks stay at serving temperature at the table
- Durable construction reduces breakage replacement frequency in busy service
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 280ml | 9¾oz
- Colour
- Cream
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 7.27kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is the standard material used across Steelite's commercial ranges and is designed to withstand the temperatures and detergents used in commercial dishwashers. As with any glazed crockery, avoiding metal utensil contact and stacking carefully will help preserve the finish over time.
- That depends on covers, table turn, and how frequently you run your dishwasher. A general working guide for café service is three to four times your seated cover count to allow for items in use, in the wash, and in reserve. For a 20-cover café, two to three packs of 24 is a reasonable starting point, though busier sites or those with slower dishwasher cycles may need more.
- There can be minor natural variation in reactive and dapple glazes due to the firing process, which is characteristic of this style of finish. Within a single pack the consistency is generally close, but if you are ordering across multiple packs at different times, small tonal differences are possible. If a closely matched set is important for your operation, ordering your full requirement in one go is the safer approach.