Tea Set Porcelain

How many cups is a regular coffee mug?

As Bill Wright noted in his thorough answer to this question, there isn't a firm standard for size of a “cup” of coffee. A standard fluid cup of liquid is 8 oz.; if I were measuring with that, the above mug would be something over 2 cups. Most coffeemakers use 5–6 fluid oz.

Why is coffee served with a saucer?

Though saucers were invented during the medieval times, it became popular to serve them with a cup of hot beverages during the colonial America period in an effort to allow those drinking the tea or coffee to not burn their mouth — the person being served the saucer and coffee cup would separate the two and pour small .

What is the size of a normal cup?

The cup is a cooking measure of volume, commonly associated with cooking and serving sizes. It is traditionally equal to half a liquid pint in US customary units, or between 200 ml and 250ml (1?5 and 1?4 of a litre) in the metric system.

Why do mugs have handles?

The small cross section of the handle reduces heat flow between the liquid and the hand. For the same reason of thermal insulation, mugs are usually made of materials with low thermal conductivity, such as earthenware, bone china, porcelain, or glass.

How long can I expect to get the sample?

After you pay the sample charge and send us confirmed files, the samples will be ready for delivery in 6-8 days. The samples will be sent to you via express and arrive in 3-5 workdays.

Can you match a specific color for the glaze on the mugs I am ordering?

Sorry, we cannot guarantee a perfect color match with our glazes due to the limited amount of glaze colors we have as well as the variation in the way our glazes can look on the final product due to the forces of mother nature.