Steelite Craft Terracotta Low Empire Cups 85ml (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Craft Terracotta Low Empire Cup is an 85ml espresso or short-serve cup from Steelite's Craft range, designed to bring a considered, handcrafted aesthetic to front-of-house drinks service. The terracotta glaze is applied to give each piece a warm, earthy tone with the kind of subtle variation that reads as intentional rather than inconsistent — a look that suits independent cafés, speciality coffee venues, and casual dining restaurants looking to move away from stark white crockery.

Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, these cups are built to withstand the realities of busy service — repeated dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the inevitable knocks of a working counter. The material is denser and more resistant to chipping than standard ceramic, and Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which is worth noting when you're turning over 36 cups multiple times a day. They are oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe, which keeps your options open for service style and cleaning routine.

• Warm terracotta glaze suits speciality coffee and casual dining presentations
• Alumina vitrified ceramic resists chipping through heavy daily use
• Fully dishwasher safe — practical for high-turnover service environments
• Oven and microwave safe, giving flexibility across different service styles
• Pack of 36 provides a sensible opening stock for most café operations

A pack of 36 is a reasonable starting quantity for a small to medium café or restaurant, though higher-volume operations may want to consider stocking additional packs to cover breakages and allow for full dishwasher loads without running short during a busy shift.

If you're building out a full crockery range or matching pieces across a menu, our team is happy to help you work through quantities and coordinate pieces from the wider Craft collection.