Le Creuset Stoneware Set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers, Flame

A set of 2 matching stoneware espresso cups and saucers from Le Creuset, sold together so every cup on the shelf matches. Finished in flame.

About this set

Espresso tastes best from a small, thick-walled cup that has been warmed first, and a cup this size keeps the crema intact instead of spreading it thin. Each cup comes with a saucer, which gives you somewhere to rest the spoon and a sugar cube.

Size and capacity

The manufacturer does not publish a capacity for this set, so we do not quote one. For reference, espresso and demitasse cups are usually made to hold between 2 and 4 fl oz - enough for a single or double shot, not a full coffee.

Material: stoneware

• Keeps drinks warm - stoneware walls are thick and dense, so a hot drink stays drinkable noticeably longer than in thin porcelain.
• Hard-wearing - fired at high temperature until the clay vitrifies - the durable end of ceramics, well suited to daily use.
• Natural variation - small differences in glaze tone and speckle between pieces are characteristic of the material, not defects.

Care and use

• Dishwasher: glazed stoneware generally tolerates a dishwasher. Printed, painted or decorated designs keep their colour longest on the top rack or when washed by hand.
• Microwave: plain glazed stoneware is generally microwave-safe. Never microwave any mug with gold, silver or other metallic paint.
• Avoid thermal shock: do not pour boiling water into a mug taken straight from a cold cupboard or fridge - warm it under the hot tap first. Sudden temperature changes, not age, are what crack ceramics.
• Unglazed foot ring: if the base is left unglazed, run a fine sanding sponge over it once so it never scratches a worktop.
• Stains: a paste of bicarbonate of soda and a little water lifts tea and coffee rings without scratching the glaze. Avoid abrasive scourers.

What is in the box

• 2 espresso cups
• 2 matching saucers
• Manufacturer's packaging, packed in a protective outer carton for FedEx

Good to know

• Finish: glaze tone, speckle and painted detail can vary slightly from piece to piece and from the photographs.
• Sets: the pieces are sold together as one item and are not split; a return has to include the whole set.

Manufacturer and authenticity

This item is made by Le Creuset. LuvMuggs is an independent retailer: we buy the finished goods, hold them in our own warehouse and ship them ourselves. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official store of Le Creuset, and the trademarks belong to their owner.

Stock is checked against the GTIN / UPC 0630870096638 when it arrives at our Kwai Chung warehouse, so the item you receive matches this listing. You can look that barcode up independently. How we source and check our stock.