Steelite Rio Green Empire Low Cups 227ml (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Rio Empire Low Cup is a 227ml earthenware-style cup finished with a hand-applied colour wash in a warm green tone. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it sits within Steelite's Rio range — a collection designed to bring a relaxed, informal character to café, bistro, and casual dining settings without sacrificing the durability expected in a commercial environment.

In day-to-day service, the cup performs reliably across high-turnover hot drinks operations. Alumina vitrified ceramic offers good resistance to thermal shock, which matters in kitchens where cups cycle frequently between hot beverages and commercial dishwashers. The hand-applied colour wash gives each piece a slightly individual character, which works well in settings where a handcrafted aesthetic is part of the offer.

Practical advantages for front-of-house teams include:

• Thermal shock resistance supports continuous dishwasher cycling during busy service
• Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces ongoing replacement costs over time
• Pack of 36 provides a practical quantity for most café or restaurant openings
• Colour can be mixed and matched with other Rio pieces to vary table settings
• The low cup profile suits flat white and cortado-style serves as well as standard espresso drinks

As with all hand-finished wares, minor variation between pieces is inherent to the process rather than a defect. Operators running a strictly uniform table aesthetic should view a sample before committing to volume. The Rio range is available in multiple colours, so if green doesn't suit your scheme, alternatives exist within the same collection.

This cup is well suited to independent cafés, hotel breakfast operations, restaurant bar areas, and any setting where a relaxed, colourful table presentation is part of the concept. If you're building out a full front-of-house package or want to confirm the Rio range fits your existing crockery, the team is happy to help you think it through.