Engraved measurement markings are the detail that matters here, and it is the reason to choose steel over plastic. Printed markings on cheap measuring cups wash off within months, leaving you with a set of unlabelled cups and no way to know which is which — engraving cannot. Combined with a rust-resistant stainless steel body, this is a set that stays accurate and legible for years rather than a season. Accuracy matters most in baking, where the ratio of flour to liquid to raising agent decides whether something rises or fails, and eyeballing quantities is why home baking is inconsistent. Available in gold and black.
Specifications
| Pieces | 8 |
| Material | Stainless steel, rust resistant |
| Markings | Engraved |
| Colours | Gold, black |
Buying guide
For dry ingredients, spoon flour into the cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping, which compacts the flour and can add a significant amount extra — this single habit is behind most dense, heavy home baking. Wash and dry promptly, especially after acidic ingredients. Keep the set on a ring if it has one, since separated measuring spoons are the item most likely to go missing in a drawer. Hand wash coloured finishes to protect the coating, and dry immediately to avoid water spots.
How it compares
Against plastic measuring cups, engraved steel markings never wash off and the set does not stain or warp. Against a kitchen scale, cups are faster for everyday cooking, while a scale is more accurate for serious baking. Many kitchens use both.
Frequently asked questions
Why engraved markings?
Printed markings on plastic cups wash off within months, leaving unlabelled cups. Engraving in steel cannot wear away.
How should I measure flour?
Spoon it into the cup and level it off with a straight edge. Scooping compacts the flour and adds significantly more than the recipe intends.
Cups or a kitchen scale?
Cups are faster for everyday cooking; a scale is more accurate for serious baking. Many kitchens keep both.
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
- 106 Piece Cake Decorating Set with Turntable, Piping Tips and Tools
- 5 Piece Bamboo Chopping Board Set with Holder
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.
Why engraved markings?
Printed markings on plastic cups wash off within months, leaving unlabelled cups. Engraving in steel cannot wear away.
How should I measure flour?
Spoon it into the cup and level it off with a straight edge. Scooping compacts the flour and adds significantly more than the recipe intends.
Cups or a kitchen scale?
Cups are faster for everyday cooking; a scale is more accurate for serious baking. Many kitchens keep both.
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.