Steelite Craft Blue Stacking Cups 455ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Blue stacking cup is part of Steelite's Craft collection, a range designed to replicate the character of hand-finished country stoneware. Each cup carries a rich, deep blue...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 455ml
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Cups
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Blue stacking cup is part of Steelite's Craft collection, a range designed to replicate the character of hand-finished country stoneware. Each cup carries a rich, deep blue glaze that varies naturally across the surface, giving the collection a handmade quality that stands apart from standard white or plain-coloured crockery. At 455ml, the cup is a practical size for large coffees, hot chocolates, or casual food and drink service where a generous vessel suits the setting.
In day-to-day service, the cup holds up well under the demands of a busy operation. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it is harder and more dense than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance to chipping and cracking over repeated handling and washing cycles. The stacking profile keeps storage and counter space manageable when running multiples through service, and the cups move safely through commercial dishwashers without issue. Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which is a meaningful assurance for operators who are putting crockery through heavy daily use.
- Oven and microwave safe, supporting flexible front-of-house warming
- Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround during service
- Stacking design reduces storage footprint behind the counter
- Handcrafted glaze aesthetic suits relaxed, character-led dining environments
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for improved durability over standard china
The Craft Blue cup works well in independent cafés, speciality coffee operators, casual dining restaurants, and hospitality settings where the crockery contributes to the overall look of the table. It is less suited to high-volume contract catering environments where a more uniform, utility-focused cup would be the practical choice.
If you are building out a crockery range and want to discuss complementary pieces within the Craft collection, or if you are weighing up quantities for a new opening, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for superior chip resistance
- 455ml capacity suitable for large hot drinks and casual food service
- Stacking profile designed to minimise storage space during service
- Oven, microwave, and commercial dishwasher safe for flexible use
- Hand-applied deep blue glaze with natural variation across each piece
Operational Benefits
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces replacement costs over time
- Dishwasher-safe build supports fast turnaround during busy service
- Distinctive glaze adds character to table presentation without extra effort
- Stacking design keeps counter and shelf space manageable during service
- Durable ceramic withstands heavy daily handling in commercial environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 455ml
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Cups
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Lustrous Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 4.76kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is denser than standard vitrified china, which helps the glaze resist fading and surface degradation over time. The finish is designed to withstand regular commercial dishwasher use, though as with any coloured glaze, very harsh detergents at high concentrations over an extended period can gradually affect the surface, so following standard commercial dishwasher practice is advisable.
- The Craft Blue cup is well suited to independent cafés, speciality coffee shops, and casual dining settings where character and presentation are part of the offer. For very high-volume operations running hundreds of covers daily, the priority is often a more utility-focused, uniform cup — in that context it is worth discussing whether the Craft range is the right fit for your throughput and handling conditions.
- Yes, the cups are oven safe, which gives flexibility for warming before service or for presenting certain hot dishes directly to the table. As with any ceramic, avoid sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as moving directly from a cold environment into a very hot oven, to prevent thermal stress over time.