Shigaraki Ware Ceramic Espresso Cup, 90ml

At a glance

• Compact Shigaraki form gives espresso more material presence than a conventional smooth porcelain cup
• Rounded handle keeps the small cup easy to lift without crowding the fingers
• Exposed clay at the foot contrasts with the glaze and keeps the pottery character visible

A small espresso cup gives the material nowhere to hide.

This compact Shigaraki form keeps the body rounded and full, with a loop handle large enough to remain usable despite the small scale. At the foot, exposed clay breaks through the glazed surface, so the pottery itself remains visible rather than disappearing beneath colour.

That contrast is one of the strongest reasons to choose it over a conventional smooth porcelain espresso cup. The glaze gives the cup colour and movement, while the exposed base keeps the surface grounded in the earthy character of Shigaraki ware.

Two finishes give the same form very different expressions.

Dewdrops is saturated turquoise, with lighter and darker areas appearing as the glaze gathers across the surface.

Glacier uses a pale ground with irregular blue and muted pink-brown glaze movement, leaving more of the lighter body visible.

At approximately 90ml, the cup is suited to espresso, ristretto and other short coffee servings.