Espresso Cup Sand

Dimensions: h = 5.5 cm, ⌀ = 6.3 cm, volume = approx. 60–70 ml

(Dimensions of received pieces may vary, with a deviation of up to approximately 5 mm)

Hand-thrown and trimmed stoneware espresso cup, fired twice. The first step was bisque firing, followed by a high-temperature glaze firing at 1280 °C. The inside of the cup has a beautifully rounded bottom – I designed it this way intentionally so that coffee flows smoothly into it during extraction from the machine. The rounded shape preserves the crema, helps develop the full flavour of the espresso, and if you like to add a touch of milk foam, the shape ensures ideal blending. The upper part is adorned with a unique, pale glaze that creates a subtle contrast with the exposed, naturally textured clay body at the bottom.

Each piece is entirely handmade, glazed, and fired by hand. Therefore, there will be slight differences in surface character, color transitions, and dimensions between the photograph and the cup you receive. These subtle variations are not flaws – they are precisely what I strive for in my work, as they give each object a sense of individuality and its own soul.

Safety and care:

All my ceramics are made from high-fired stoneware. For this cup, I used a beautiful, creamy-milky satin glaze, whose recipe comes from an article by Christine Ladeveze (published in the renowned French magazine La revue de la céramique et du verre).

The surface is stable and contains no lead, cadmium, or other toxic materials. Thanks to the high firing at 1280 °C, both the clay and the glaze are completely vitrified, ensuring that the cup is highly durable, food-safe, and does not leach any substances.

Liquids such as coffee or black tea may leave a natural patina on the surface over time, and matte glazes like this one can also be more prone to so-called cutlery marks (fine grey streaks left by a metal spoon). This is simply a natural characteristic of such surfaces and is the trade-off for the captivating aesthetic of this matte finish.

We recommend hand washing. Ceramics can be sensitive to high temperatures and harsh detergents in the dishwasher, which may affect their longevity over time. We do not recommend the microwave, even though the ceramics should survive it. Please keep in mind that this is not a mass-produced factory item, but an individual piece of craftsmanship — treat your mug with care.