William Edwards Reed Tea For One Cup Coupe 60mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The William Edwards Reed Tea for One Cup is a bone china coupe-style cup produced by Steelite, finished with hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.25
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.25(W) x 0.36(D)mm
- Weight
- 1.68kg
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Product Description
The William Edwards Reed Tea for One Cup is a bone china coupe-style cup produced by Steelite, finished with hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing. It is designed as part of a coordinated tea-for-one service, pairing with a matching teapot and saucer within the Reed collection.
In a front-of-house setting, bone china of this quality performs reliably through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The scratch-resistant glaze helps the illustrated finish retain its appearance over time, which matters in venues where tableware is handled and washed at volume. Cups of this style are commonly used in hotel lounges, tearoom service, fine dining settings, and premium café environments where a considered table presentation is part of the customer experience.
The coupe form is practical for tray service and easy for guests to handle, while the illustrated design adds a sense of place and character without requiring additional table dressing. Key practical points worth noting:
- Bone china construction — durable and resistant to chipping under normal commercial use
- Scratch-resistant glaze helps preserve the hand-painted illustration through heavy washing cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 24, suited to initial cover counts or topping up existing stock
- Part of a wider coordinated collection, allowing matching teapots, saucers and additional pieces
This cup is intended for front-of-house use in environments where presentation is a priority. It is not a high-volume canteen piece — venues running very high turnover table service may find a more utilitarian range a better fit for day-to-day attrition. For sites where the Reed collection is already in use, the pack of 24 is a practical replenishment quantity.
If you are building a full tea service specification or matching this to existing Reed pieces already in circulation, we are happy to talk through quantities and pairing options before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-painted English birdlife illustration on each bone china cup
- Scratch-resistant glaze retains finish through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Coupe form designed for comfortable handling and tray service
- Manufactured from bone china for durability in commercial environments
- Supplied in a pack of 24 for practical cover count management
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a refined table presentation throughout busy front-of-house service
- Illustrated glaze resists wear, reducing the need for early replacement
- Coordinates with the wider Reed collection for a consistent table setting
- Pack of 24 supports straightforward stock replenishment without over-ordering
- Bone china construction handles commercial washing without significant chipping risk
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.25
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.25(W) x 0.36(D)mm
- Weight
- 1.68kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The bone china construction and scratch-resistant glaze are designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. As with all illustrated tableware, using appropriate dishwasher chemistry and avoiding abrasive cleaning methods will help preserve the finish over time.
- The Reed range is designed as a coordinated collection, so the cup pairs with matching teapots, saucers and other pieces within the same series. If you are specifying a full tea-for-one service or adding to an existing Reed table set, we can advise on which pieces are available and appropriate pack sizes.
- The Reed cup is best suited to settings where presentation is a priority — hotel lounges, tearooms, fine dining or premium café environments. For very high-turnover operations where attrition rates are significant, a more utilitarian bone china or vitrified range may offer a better balance of cost and durability.