William Edwards Reed Espresso Cup Footed Classic 90ml Pack of 12
Product Description
The Reed collection from William Edwards is a bone china tableware range decorated with hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing. These footed espresso...
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 Reed collection from William Edwards is a bone china tableware range decorated with hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing. These footed espresso cups hold 90ml and are designed to complement formal café, hotel, and restaurant espresso service where presentation at the table matters as much as durability behind the scenes.
Bone china is a well-established choice for front-of-house espresso service. It retains heat effectively in a small-format cup, and the scratch-resistant glaze helps the decorated surface withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant loss of finish — an important consideration when cups are cycled heavily during a busy breakfast or afternoon service period.
Practically, the Reed range suits operations where tableware is part of the overall guest experience. The footed classic profile gives the cup a considered, quality feel without being overly formal, and the illustrated design is distinctive enough to reinforce a sense of place without dominating the table setting.
- Bone china construction for durability and heat retention
- Scratch-resistant glaze suited to commercial dishwasher use
- Hand-painted English birdlife illustration — distinctive front-of-house presentation
- Footed classic profile for a quality feel at the table
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for efficient stock management
These cups are best suited to hotels, independent cafés, brasseries, and any operation where tableware contributes to the overall guest experience. They are less suited to high-turnover environments where robust, undecorated crockery is prioritised purely on attrition rate.
If you're building out a full cover setting or want to discuss matching pieces within the Reed collection, we're happy to help you put the right selection together.
Key Features
- Bone china construction with scratch-resistant commercial glaze finish
- 90ml capacity suited to standard single and double espresso service
- Hand-painted English birdlife illustration fired for lasting colour retention
- Footed classic profile designed for formal front-of-house presentation
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward cover-based ordering
Operational Benefits
- Glaze withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid deterioration
- Bone china retains espresso temperature effectively during table service
- Distinctive design supports a considered, quality guest experience
- Pack of 12 simplifies stock management for consistent table settings
- Footed profile elevates presentation without requiring specialist service style
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
- Yes. The Reed cups are manufactured from bone china with a scratch-resistant glaze that is designed to withstand the demands of commercial dishwasher cycles. As with all decorated fine china, avoiding highly aggressive detergents and extreme temperature programmes will help preserve the illustrated finish over time.
- As a general guide, most operations aim to hold three to four times their seated cover count in espresso cups to allow for dishwasher turnaround during peak service. For a 30-cover breakfast operation, two to three packs of 12 would typically provide a workable buffer, though breakage allowance and service frequency will influence the final quantity.
- The Reed range from William Edwards is a broader collection, and matching saucers and additional tableware pieces are available. If you're looking to build a consistent cover setting across multiple courses or beverage formats, it's worth getting in touch so we can confirm current availability and help you select the right combination of pieces.