Sous-Tasse Thé/Cappuccino Cachemire: Saucer Size FAQ
By Jars Céramistes – Grès Émaillé Artisanal Français depuis 1857 | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Product Reviews
The Cachemire saucer fits tea and cappuccino cups, not espresso. Learn how to check cup fit, why the rim is irregular by design, and what to expect from the craquelé glaze.
Quick answer
The Cachemire saucer is a tea-and-cappuccino saucer, so it is sized for cups in that family rather than for an espresso cup. Buy it as the matching saucer for a Cachemire tea or cappuccino cup, and treat the slightly irregular rim as part of the piece, not a defect.
Why the saucer's job changes between tea and cappuccino
A tea saucer mainly catches drips and holds a spoon; a cappuccino saucer also has to carry a wider, heavier cup and often a little milk froth spill. That is why the Cachemire saucer is described for tea/cappuccino rather than as a universal saucer: it is built around those two cup types.
If you are matching it to a cup you already own, check the cup's foot ring rather than its rim. A saucer can look generous and still let a narrow foot slide; a cup with a wide foot can overhang a saucer even when the diameter seems adequate.
The irregular line is deliberate, so measure with that in mind
The Cachemire saucer is made with an organic, irregular shape and a hand-traced line, so no two pieces present exactly the same outline. If you are buying several to stack or to set a table, expect small variations in the rim and in the glaze pattern.
This also means a saucer that looks slightly off-round is not a second. Judge fit by how the cup sits and whether the saucer feels stable on your table, not by whether the rim is perfectly circular.
Craquelé glaze: what to expect and what not to assume
The cachemire glaze is a glossy grey with fine crazing, created by dipping the piece in the glaze bath. The crackle lines are part of the finish and will read differently under warm and cool light.
The catalog does not state microwave or dishwasher suitability for this saucer, so do not assume either. If those functions matter to you, confirm before buying rather than treating the stoneware body as automatically safe for every appliance.
Cachemire saucer questions, answered
- What cup does the Cachemire saucer fit?
- It is designed as a tea/cappuccino saucer, so pair it with a Cachemire tea cup or cappuccino cup. For any other cup, set the cup on the saucer and check that the foot ring sits inside the rim with no overhang before you commit. Test with the actual cup, not with the saucer's listed diameter alone.
- How do I judge ceramic saucer size without a ruler?
- Place your cup upside down on the saucer: the foot should land well inside the rim, leaving a visible margin of saucer all round. If the foot touches or crosses the rim, the saucer is too small for that cup.
- Is the Cachemire saucer dishwasher or microwave safe?
- The supplied product information does not state either. Hand-wash in warm water with a mild detergent and dry promptly, and keep it out of the microwave until the brand confirms suitability. When a care claim is not published, treat hand-washing as the default.
- How should I care for the craquelé stoneware saucer?
- Avoid sudden temperature changes and abrasive scouring pads, which can dull the glossy glaze. Wipe tea and coffee rings soon after use; the fine crackle lines are easier to keep looking clean when stains are not left to set.
- Will the saucer match my other Cachemire pieces?
- They share the same cachemire glaze family, but because each piece is dipped and hand-finished, expect slight differences in crackle pattern and grey tone between items. That variation is characteristic of the collection rather than a mismatch.
Product facts
- sous-tasse thé/cappuccino cachemire: The saucer is glazed in a glossy grey cachemire finish with fine craquelé and an irregular, organic outline. The crackle and uneven rim are intentional, so match it to a cup by stability and foot size rather than expecting a perfectly round, uniform saucer.
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