William Edwards Hive Footed Espresso Cup 90ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The William Edwards Hive footed espresso cup is a 90ml fine china cup produced under the William Edwards brand and distributed through Steelite. The Hive pattern features a delicate hand-painted...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.32
- Dimensions
- 0.13(H) x 0.32(W) x 0.41(D)mm
- Weight
- 1.1kg
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Product Description
The William Edwards Hive footed espresso cup is a 90ml fine china cup produced under the William Edwards brand and distributed through Steelite. The Hive pattern features a delicate hand-painted design drawing on the flora and fauna of tea-growing regions, making it a considered choice for premium beverage presentation. Cups are sold in packs of twelve.
In a front-of-house context, the footed design elevates presentation without adding complexity to service. The cup suits espresso service in fine dining, boutique hotel, and afternoon tea settings where tableware is expected to contribute to the overall guest experience. The pattern has a traditional character that aligns well with British afternoon tea menus and premium coffee programmes.
From a practical standpoint, buying in packs of twelve supports standard cover requirements and simplifies stock management. Key operational considerations include:
- Footed form adds visual height, supporting premium plating and presentation
- Hand-painted pattern suited to formal and premium casual dining environments
- 90ml capacity appropriate for single and double espresso service
- Pack of 12 aligns with standard cover planning for most table counts
- Fine china construction consistent with Steelite's hospitality-grade tableware
As with any hand-painted or fine china piece, operators should confirm suitability for their dishwashing equipment and confirm handling protocols with service staff to maintain pattern longevity. This cup is positioned at the decorative end of the hospitality tableware range and is less suited to high-turnover, informal settings where durability under heavy mechanical washing is the primary concern.
This cup is well suited to boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and venues running a dedicated afternoon tea service. For higher-volume or more casual espresso service, a simpler pattern or heavier-gauge cup may be a more practical fit.
If you are putting together a full tableware specification or matching this to an existing pattern range, the team is happy to help you work through quantities and suitability before you order.
Key Features
- 90ml footed espresso cup with decorative hand-painted Hive pattern
- Sold in packs of 12, supporting standard cover planning
- Footed base design adds presentation height on the table
- Produced under the William Edwards brand via Steelite
- Fine china construction suited to premium hospitality environments
Operational Benefits
- Elevates espresso and coffee presentation in fine dining settings
- Pack of 12 simplifies stock ordering for most cover counts
- Distinctive pattern supports premium branding at the table
- Footed form adds formality suited to afternoon tea service
- Consistent with Steelite's hospitality-grade tableware standards
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.32
- Dimensions
- 0.13(H) x 0.32(W) x 0.41(D)mm
- Weight
- 1.1kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a hand-painted fine china piece, operators should verify dishwasher compatibility with their specific machine settings before committing to full service use. Lower temperature, gentler cycles are generally recommended to preserve hand-painted decoration over time. Confirm handling protocols with your service team from the outset.
- For most small to medium operations, a single pack of 12 covers a modest section. Larger venues running simultaneous sittings will typically require multiple packs to maintain a working buffer for dishwashing turnaround. It is worth calculating your peak cover count and wash cycle time before confirming quantities.
- The Hive cup is better suited to formal or premium settings where presentation is a priority. For high-turnover espresso bars where cups go through intensive mechanical washing multiple times per service, a more robust or simpler pattern cup would likely be a more practical and cost-effective choice.