Sophie Conran for Portmeirion Honeypot Porcelain Mug, 310ml

Designed with a soft rippled surface and colourful interior, this porcelain mug makes a striking addition to your tableware.

This piece is from an award-winning collection designed by Sophie Conran to withstand the demands of contemporary living. Each unique, tactile tableware piece is multifunctional, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven-proof and freezer-proof, making the range perfect for everyday use as well as for special occasions.

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.