Spode Steccato Stripe Earthenware Espresso Cup & Saucer, Set of 2, 90ml, Blue/White

Timeless design made for every day. The Steccato collection from Spode features on-trend stripes in varying widths, but always in a vibrant cobalt blue hue. The collection pays homage to Spode's iconic cobalt blue colourway and its rich heritage of ceramic mastery and innovation. Made in Spode's factory in Stoke-on-Trent, England, the collection pairs perfectly with the brand's iconic Blue Italian tableware.

Carefully crafted from earthenware, this pair of Steccato espresso cups and saucers feature bold and narrow stripes and elegantly shaped Spode handles in pristine white. Dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday use.

• 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.