Steelite Rio Blue Empire Low Cups 227ml (Pack of 36)
Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue Empire Low Cup is a 227ml beverage cup from Steelite's Rio collection, finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a relaxed, informal character....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 227ml
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Cups
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Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue Empire Low Cup is a 227ml beverage cup from Steelite's Rio collection, finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a relaxed, informal character. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, Rio is a practical choice for operators who want to introduce colour and a casual aesthetic without moving away from a durable, commercially proven body material.
In a busy café, bistro or hotel breakfast service, cups take a great deal of daily punishment — repeated dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the kind of handling that puts lesser tableware under real pressure. Alumina vitrified ceramic offers a harder, denser body than standard porcelain, which translates into better resistance to thermal shock and chipping over time. Steelite back this with a Lifetime Edge Chip warranty, which is a meaningful commitment in a commercial context where chipped cups typically mean immediate removal from service.
The Rio Blue colour wash lends itself to informal table settings and works particularly well where operators are looking to create a relaxed dining atmosphere without a full tableware overhaul. Because the Rio range extends across multiple colourways, cups and other pieces can be mixed within the collection to add variety to a table setting — a practical approach for sites that want a distinctive look without heavy investment.
- Suitable for high-turnover café and bistro service
- Dishwasher-safe construction for efficient back-of-house throughput
- Hand-applied colour wash adds informal character without fragility
- Lifetime Edge Chip warranty reduces long-term replacement costs
- Mixes with other Rio colourways for flexible table dressing
A pack of 36 suits most opening stock requirements for a small to mid-sized operation, though busier sites running multiple sittings may want to consider holding additional stock to allow for breakage and rotation through the dishwasher. If you're unsure how many covers the pack quantity will support across your service periods, the team are happy to help you work that through before you order.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body for enhanced durability and chip resistance
- Hand-applied Rio Blue colour wash gives each cup individual character
- 227ml capacity suited to standard espresso-based and filter coffee serves
- Backed by a Lifetime Edge Chip warranty from Steelite
- Pack of 36 cups supplied as standard for opening stock efficiency
Operational Benefits
- Harder ceramic body withstands repeated dishwasher cycles in busy service
- Lifetime chip warranty reduces routine replacement costs over time
- Informal colour finish supports casual dining and bistro table concepts
- Mixes with other Rio colourways to create flexible, varied table settings
- Pack quantity reduces per-unit cost and supports initial cover requirements
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 227ml
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Cups
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 9.13kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The hand-applied colour wash on Rio is designed for commercial use and is applied over a durable glaze on an alumina vitrified ceramic body, which is harder and denser than standard porcelain. In practice, the finish holds well through regular dishwasher cycles, though as with any coloured glaze, the longevity will depend on water quality, chemical concentrations, and cycle temperatures used in your operation.
- Yes — the Rio collection is designed so that different colourways can be mixed within the same table setting, which gives operators flexibility to create a varied or eclectic look without purchasing separate ranges. This is a common approach in bistros and independent cafés looking for an informal aesthetic.
- For a small to mid-sized operation it is often a practical starting point, but the right quantity depends on your cover count, the number of sittings you run, and your dishwasher turnaround time. Busier sites or those running continuous service should typically hold enough cups to cover at least two full turns of covers with a safety margin for breakage — if you're unsure, it's worth discussing your service pattern with us before ordering.