Why this cup earns its place
These 100 ml espresso cups are Churchill porcelain with a hand-applied edge band over an underglaze print — a design inspired by archive Homespun patterns held in the V&A. The charcoal black finish is subtle and professional, a backdrop for the brew rather than a distraction. They sit steady at 55 mm high and stack neatly in a pull-through washer.
A cup this size serves espresso, ristretto, or a small macchiato without crowding the saucer. The solid porcelain base absorbs and distributes heat evenly, so the cup feels warm in hand but doesn't scald. Each piece is fired to withstand daily service in high-turnover venues — the glaze holds up through hundreds of wash cycles, and the edge band is durable enough for busy barista work.
