Cups, Mugs & Saucers
Cups, mugs and saucers cover the full range of hot drink vessels used in cafés, pubs, hotels and care homes, from delicate espresso cups to large breakfast mugs, generally made from vitrified porcelain or stoneware for heat retention and dishwasher durability. The key buying consideration is matching cup capacity to drink type — espresso needs 6-9cl while a mug needs 28-40cl — and choosing a double-glazed or thick-walled body for heat retention. “Commercial mugs” and “catering cups” are the common buyer terms.
Key specifications
This range spans the full set of hot-drink vessels: espresso cups at 6-9cl, cappuccino cups at 15-20cl, coffee cups at 18-25cl, tea cups at 18-22cl, tall latte glasses and cups at 25-35cl, breakfast mugs at 28-40cl, and matching saucers sized to each. Most are vitrified porcelain or stoneware for heat retention and chip resistance under daily dishwasher cycling, with bone china at the premium hotel end and toughened or borosilicate glass for latte styles. Across the range the priorities are capacity matched to the drink, a comfortable handle, a stackable footprint for counter storage, and buying cups and saucers from one collection so table settings stay consistent for cafés, pubs, hotels and care-home dining.
Cups, Mugs & Saucers — FAQs
What cup size for different coffee types?
Espresso needs roughly 6-9cl, cappuccino and latte cups typically run 15-25cl, and standard breakfast mugs hold 28-40cl — matching cup to drink keeps crema and milk ratios correct.
Porcelain or stoneware for a busy café?
Porcelain retains heat well and resists chipping under high-turnover café use; stoneware gives a heavier, artisanal feel favoured by specialty coffee shops but is generally more prone to rim chipping under heavy stacking.
Are commercial mugs stackable?
Most catering mug ranges are designed with a stacking rim so a dozen or more can be stored in a single column without excess counter or shelf space.