A cup with a saucer signals that a drink is being served rather than handed over, which is why this set changes how coffee feels at home. Six ribbed ceramic cups at 300ml each — a full coffee or a generous tea, not a token espresso — with gold-plated handles and six matching saucers. The ribbing catches light along the side of each cup, which is what makes plain ceramic look considered. 300ml suits the way most people actually drink at home, and six settings covers guests without mixing mismatched mugs. Available in black and white. Ceramic holds heat far longer than glass, so the last mouthful is still warm.
Specifications
| Includes | 6 ceramic cups and 6 matching saucers |
| Capacity | 300 ml per cup |
| Detail | Ribbed body with gold-plated handles |
| Colours | Black, white |
| Material | Ceramic |
Buying guide
Gold-plated detailing is the one thing to treat carefully: keep it out of the microwave entirely, since metallic finishes spark, and hand wash rather than putting the set through repeated dishwasher cycles, which dull plating over time. Warm the cups with hot water before serving if you want coffee to stay hot to the last sip — ceramic pulls heat out of the first pour. Stack saucers separately from cups and store cups upright. Six settings is the right number for hosting; buy two sets if you regularly serve more than six, since mixing patterns undoes the point of a matched service.
How it compares
Against mugs, a cup and saucer is a different level of hospitality and keeps drips off the table. Against glass cups, ceramic holds heat considerably longer but hides the drink. For everyday solo coffee at a desk, a double-walled glass mug is more practical.
Frequently asked questions
Can they go in the microwave?
No. The gold-plated handles are metallic and will spark. Warm the cups with hot water instead.
Is 300ml a large cup?
It is a full coffee or a generous tea rather than an espresso serving, which is how most people drink at home.
How do I protect the gold plating?
Hand wash rather than using repeated dishwasher cycles, which dull metallic finishes over time.
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
- 8 Piece Checked Ceramic Tea and Coffee Set with Kettle and Tray
- 200ml Borosilicate Double Wall Glass Coffee Mugs, 2 Piece Set
- 350ml Borosilicate Double Walled Glass Mug
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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| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Can they go in the microwave?
No. The gold-plated handles are metallic and will spark. Warm the cups with hot water instead.
Is 300ml a large cup?
It is a full coffee or a generous tea rather than an espresso serving, which is how most people drink at home.
How do I protect the gold plating?
Hand wash rather than using repeated dishwasher cycles, which dull metallic finishes over time.
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.