Two porcelain espresso cups with saucers in white and black, from Annebet Philips' Carte Blanche collection for Serax. They come as a pair.

The Carte Blanche pieces take their look from hand-cut cardboard: the lines wander a little and the shapes are simple, like a first sketch turned into porcelain. Many are finished by hand, so expect small differences from one cup to the next. That is part of the design, not a flaw.

Each cup holds just over 3 fl oz, the right size for a single or double espresso. A pair makes an easy gift for someone who takes their coffee seriously, or a nice way to serve coffee after dinner.

Dimensions

• Length: 5.43 in (cup on saucer)
• Width: 5.43 in
• Height: 2.76 in
• Capacity: 3.04 fl oz per cup
• Weight: 13.4 oz per cup and saucer

Details

• Material: Porcelain
• Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe; not oven safe
• Designer: Annebet Philips for Serax
• Includes: 2 espresso cups and 2 saucers