PurerHome x Eden Project Thyme Stoneware Mug, Red, 250ml

Featuring signature hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the Eden Project's Mediterranean Biome, this mug is crafted from stoneware. Hand thrown on the potter's wheel during its development stage, the ceramic throwing rings give this mug a beautiful artisan feel, all finished with a glossy speckled glaze on the inside. Not too big and not too small, it's the perfect companion for that morning cuppa. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Part of a collection celebrating 25 years of the Eden Project, Cornwall.

Choose the perfect china

All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.

• Earthenware: Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use.
• Stoneware: Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes.
• Porcelain: Affordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable.
• Fine china: The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour.
• New bone china: A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash.
• Bone china: White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.