Coffee Cups - From Sketch to Production

Every morning starts with the same routine for most people: getting out of bed and making coffee. The same goes for us. But: We wanted ceramic coffee cups that look beautiful, are pleasant to drink from, and feel great to hold. In this blog, we'll give you a peek behind the scenes of designing our coffee cups.

Portuguese coffee cups - The design process

We wanted to expand our tableware collection with coffee cups because we felt something was missing at home and in the market. With mood boards, market research, and drawings, we arrived at a sketch of our 'ideal' cup. Together with a product designer, we discussed the possibilities and usability. For example, we thought about the thickness of the rim that you put against your mouth when drinking. But also how wide the top should be relative to the bottom, to make it pleasant to hold. After many conversations and 3D drawings, we had several options and could create a first 3D print to see what they would look like in real life.

Once the 3D prints arrived, it quickly became clear to us which design it had to be. In collaboration with our manufacturer, we developed it into the 7 beautiful colors we now have in our collection. Due to the reactive glaze, each cup comes out of the oven slightly differently, making each cup unique. Our coffeecups are designed to match with our dinnerware sets.

Coffee in the cups - The capacity of the cup

Every morning, our cups are placed under the coffee machine, to help us start the morning nicely and energetically. We wanted to make the coffee cup large enough to make a cappuccino in it, but small enough so that an espresso wouldn't get lost. The capacity of the cups was therefore very important. In the design, we arrived at a capacity of 230 milliliters - to the rim. Especially for home use, this is an ideal size to make your favorite, from a normal coffee to a flat white. This does not mean that we are not considering a smaller size specifically for a (double) espresso.

Coffee cups - From cupboard to dishwasher

Practically, we wanted to make the coffee cups stackable. Because the clay slightly affects the shape in the oven, the coffee cups never fit perfectly into each other. When you see that in the cupboard, you understand the charm. After drinking, you can put them in the dishwasher, without having to worry that it will affect the color. We paid special attention to the bottom of the coffee cups. We ourselves were driven crazy by the water that remained on the bottom, so we decided to make the bottom completely flat. In addition to the practical benefit that no water remains, the cup also appears to 'float' on the table.

The bottom of the coffee cup is completely flat, so that no water remains in the dishwasher.

Japandi coffee cup - The style that suits your interior

Japandi is currently very on trend. With our coffee cups, we wanted to make every coffee moment special, but at the same time exude natural tranquility on the table. The soft shapes, natural colors, and subtle finish ensure that every coffee moment feels like a small ritual. Whether you choose one coffee cup or a complete set: They effortlessly fit into your Japandi interior. We wanted them to mix & match well with each other, so we coordinated the 7 colors as well.

Are you curious or just fancy a coffee? Then check out our collection of coffee cups.