Steelite Charcoal Dapple Cups 8oz Porcelain Pack of 36

The Steelite Charcoal Dapple cup is an alumina-enriched porcelain cup finished with a reactive glaze that produces a slightly different rim pattern on each piece. The result is a charcoal-toned, textured appearance that sits between rustic and refined — giving operators a way to introduce tactile visual interest to their beverage offer without moving away from traditional whiteware entirely. Each cup holds approximately 8oz, making it a practical size for flat whites, cortados, and similar espresso-based drinks, as well as teas and short filter coffees.

In a busy café or restaurant environment, the porcelain construction holds up well to continuous use. The cups are dishwasher safe, which matters when throughput is high and turnaround between services is tight. They are also microwave and freezer safe, giving operators some flexibility in how they use and store them.

A few things worth considering before ordering:

• Each cup will vary slightly in glaze pattern — this is intentional and part of the aesthetic, not a quality inconsistency
• The reactive glaze finish requires normal commercial dishwasher care; aggressive descaling chemicals should be used with caution
• The pack contains 36 pieces, which suits initial stocking or replacing attrition losses across an existing set
• Porcelain is durable but not unbreakable — consider cover stock requirements relative to your service volume

This cup is well suited to independent cafés, hotel breakfast operations, restaurant beverage programmes, and any venue looking to add textural character to their table setting without committing to a fully bespoke range. If you are building out a full cover set or matching to existing Steelite pieces, it is worth having a conversation with us to make sure the quantities and complementary pieces work for your operation.