Steelite Craft Liquorice Low Cups 228ml (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Craft Liquorice low cup is a commercially produced ceramic cup in a deep black colourway, designed for hot beverage service in restaurants, hotels, cafés, and contract catering environments. Each cup holds 228ml, making it a practical choice for standard espresso-based drinks served with milk — flat whites, cortados, and similar formats — as well as short black coffees where presentation matters.

Steelite produces these cups in alumina vitrified ceramic, which is a denser, harder-wearing material than standard earthenware. That construction makes a practical difference in high-turnover service: the cups handle repeated commercial dishwashing cycles without the rapid glazing and chipping that affects cheaper alternatives. The reactive glaze finish means each piece carries slight natural variation in appearance, which gives the range a handcrafted quality while remaining fully factory-produced and consistent in form.

From an operational standpoint, the Craft Liquorice range suits venues where drink presentation is taken seriously — the dark glaze shows latte art clearly and pairs well with both filter and espresso programmes. Key practical points worth noting:

• Alumina vitrified ceramic construction — rated for commercial dishwasher use
• Reactive glaze produces natural variation between pieces, no two identical
• 228ml capacity suits milk-based espresso drinks and short filter coffees
• Sold in packs of 36, practical for setting up a full service section
• Pairs with matching Steelite Craft Liquorice saucers for a coordinated service

The cups are not particularly heavy — at 210g each they are comfortable to handle repeatedly during busy service. They are suited to venues running high covers where crockery takes a lot of handling, but operators with very high breakage rates or tight budgets may want to consider whether a more utilitarian option sits better with their operation.

If you're building out a new beverage service or want to check these sit well with your existing Steelite range, the team is happy to help you work through quantities and pairings before you order.