This is the cup for a slow morning — the one that turns an ordinary coffee into a small occasion. It holds 10 oz, a proper latte rather than a thimble of espresso.

The botanicals are painted by hand under the glaze, and the firing shifts the tones slightly from set to set, so no two come out identical. Inside it's smooth and glossy; the base is left unglazed, which grips the saucer instead of sliding around on it.

It belongs on a table where nothing quite matches on purpose, and it's a safe gift for anyone who likes pottery.

Note: tone and pattern vary a little between sets — that's the firing, not a flaw.