Ariane Shell Aqua Virtified Porcelain Shell Blue Cup 9cl 3oz – BU795

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SPECIFICATION 7 facts · tap for all Capacity9 clMaterialVitrified PorcelainProduct codeBU795BrandArianeRange / seriesShell AquaTypeCups & Mugs

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Brand Arianecatalogue
Product code BU795site
Range / series Shell Aquacatalogue
Type Cups & Mugscatalogue

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Capacity 9 clcatalogue

Build & fittings2

Colour Shell Bluecatalogue
Material Vitrified Porcelaincatalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this cups & mug earns its place

Vitrified porcelain sits at the standard of commercial kitchens precisely because it shrugs off thermal shock and dishwasher cycles that would crack glazed earthenware. The Shell Aqua range is built to that spec: fully vitrified body, fired hard, resistant to the chipping and crazing that thin porcelain surrenders to. The 9 cl capacity positions this as a compact coffee cup—precise enough for espresso service or small strong coffee, and size enough for regular coffee that has room to breathe and cool slightly during the course of a service.

Shell Blue brings colour without fuss. It's solid, unfussy colour that reads clearly against white tablecloths and dark timber; the finish sits between depth and brightness, holding its character through multiple washcycles. In venues running multiple service styles—coffee counter in the morning, sit-down through the afternoon—a small, versatile cup in strong colour cuts down the guesswork for front-of-house.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

Vitrified porcelain is substantially harder than glazed earthenware, but rims will chip if stacks collapse or bang corners hard during washing. Stacking with plastic separators or cloth reduces that risk. Expect normal chipping after two to three years of heavy use.

It survives multiple passes without crazing or checking. The surface won't absorb flavours or stains the way lower-fired porcelain does, so repeat washes clean completely.

Shell Blue is vitrified into the body, not a surface glaze. Colour remains consistent through washing and service.

It's a small cup—clearly a coffee cup, not a mug. Customers recognise the size immediately and adjust their sip accordingly.

Ariane holds the Shell Aqua pattern in stock as a running line, but there's no guarantee. Confirm current availability before committing to full sets.
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