Le Creuset’s stoneware espresso cup in Sea Salt sits in the brand’s colourful tableware range, competing with other premium café-style demitasse cups from the likes of Denby and Villeroy & Boch. It’s a small 3oz/100ml cup aimed at proper espresso shots rather than long coffees, with the familiar Le Creuset look for anyone matching existing pieces at home.

Who is this for?

If you pull espresso at home and want a cup that feels more substantial than thin porcelain, this is the sort of piece you’ll reach for daily. The 100ml size suits a single or double shot with a little headroom for crema, and the shape is intended to sit comfortably under most coffee machine group heads. Stoneware tends to hold heat better than lightweight cups, so your espresso stays warmer for longer between pour and sip.

• Capacity: 100ml (3oz) — sized for espresso, not flat whites
• Material: stoneware — weighty feel and better heat retention
• Colour: Sea Salt — neutral tone that pairs well with mixed sets