Bone china is the fine end of ceramic tableware, and the difference is real: it is lighter, thinner and stronger than standard ceramic, and translucent enough that the light shows through the rim of a good cup. The practical benefit is a cup that feels delicate in the hand while resisting chips better than thicker earthenware. At 325ml these hold a generous tea or coffee rather than a token cup. The assorted floral designs mean the six are not identical — a set where each cup differs is a long tradition in tea services, and it lets guests keep track of which cup is theirs through an afternoon.
Specifications
| Pieces | 6 cups |
| Capacity | 325 ml each |
| Material | Bone china |
| Design | Assorted floral |
Buying guide
Bone china is stronger than it looks but should still be hand washed, since dishwasher heat and detergent dull decorative surfaces and any gilding over repeated cycles. Warm the cups before pouring if you want tea hot to the last sip. Never microwave a cup with metallic detail. Store cups upright with space between them rather than stacked rim to rim, since the rim is the most vulnerable part. Lift tannin staining with a bicarbonate paste rather than a scourer, which permanently scratches a fine glaze.
How it compares
Against standard ceramic, bone china is lighter, thinner and stronger, and feels considerably finer in the hand. Against a matching set, assorted designs suit a traditional tea service and help guests keep track of their cup. For everyday mugs, thicker ceramic is more forgiving.
Frequently asked questions
What makes bone china different?
It is lighter, thinner and stronger than standard ceramic, and fine enough that light shows through the rim of a good cup.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is safer. Dishwasher heat and detergent dull decorative surfaces and any gilding over repeated cycles.
Why are the designs different?
Assorted patterns are a long tradition in tea services, and they let guests keep track of which cup is theirs through an afternoon.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Bone China Cup and Saucer Set with Gold Display Stand, 170ml
- 6 Piece Blue Ceramic Cup and Saucer Set, 170ml with 14cm Saucers
- European Style Ceramic Coffee Cup and Saucer Set, 6 Cups 300ml with Gold Handles
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
What makes bone china different?
It is lighter, thinner and stronger than standard ceramic, and fine enough that light shows through the rim of a good cup.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Hand washing is safer. Dishwasher heat and detergent dull decorative surfaces and any gilding over repeated cycles.
Why are the designs different?
Assorted patterns are a long tradition in tea services, and they let guests keep track of which cup is theirs through an afternoon.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.