blomus MAKOTO Handleless Stoneware Cups

Handleless stoneware cups on a floating pedestal, in espresso, coffee and tea sizes and two matte glazes.

MAKOTO cups are designed by Carsten Gollnick and made in Portugal from stoneware with matte glazes in warm Nordic tones. True to their Japanese inspiration they have no handle, and a subtle base lifts each cup so it seems to float. Choose an espresso cup (1.9 fl oz), a coffee cup (7.3 fl oz) or a tea cup (9.5 fl oz), in Moonbeam or Elephant Skin. All are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Specifications

• Brand: blomus (Sundern, Germany)
• Collection: MAKOTO
• Designer: Carsten Gollnick
• Type: Handleless stoneware cups with pedestal
• Colors: Moonbeam, Elephant Skin
• Tea cup: 3.7" × 3.7" × 2.8" (9.5 × 9.5 × 7 cm); 9.5 fl oz (280 ml)
• Coffee cup: 3.2" × 3.2" × 3" (8 × 8 × 7.5 cm); 7.3 fl oz (215 ml)
• Espresso cup: 2.2" × 2.2" × 2.4" (5.5 × 5.5 × 6 cm); 1.9 fl oz (55 ml)
• Material: Stoneware with matte glaze
• Glazes: Moonbeam (light, textured like a moon surface); Elephant Skin (smooth, matte warm gray)
• Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Made in: Portugal
• Item numbers (MPN): Moonbeam tea cup: 64934; Moonbeam coffee cup: 64938; Moonbeam espresso cup: 64936; Elephant Skin tea cup: 64935; Elephant Skin coffee cup: 64939; Elephant Skin espresso cup: 64937

Features

• Handleless Japanese-inspired form
• Subtle pedestal that makes the cup appear to float
• Espresso, coffee and tea sizes
• Stoneware, made in Portugal
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

Best for

Espresso, cappuccino and pour-over coffee, green and herbal tea, sake and small desserts. Complete the set with the MAKOTO tray, MAKOTO steel cups, MAKOTO plates.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who wants a handle: MAKOTO cups are handleless by design.
• Anyone who wants very hot drinks in a thin, quick-cooling cup: choose MAKOTO steel with its insulated double wall instead.

The designer: Carsten Gollnick

Carsten Gollnick (born 1966) founded the German studio Carsten Gollnick Design in 1997. Japan has shaped his work from the start, including the Japanese principle he designs by: no object is more important than another, because even the smallest piece has a use and a meaning. His studio has designed more than 100 products and won the iF Design Award, the German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.

Why we carry it

We are an authorized blomus retailer and have been curating design-led pieces for the home since 2009. MAKOTO pairs clear geometry with a subtle base that makes each piece seem to float just above the table. Gollnick gave the two glazes deliberately different characters: Moonbeam looks like the landscape of the moon’s surface, while Elephant Skin is smooth and matte. blomus is a family company run by the fourth generation of the Blome family in Sundern, Germany. It began in 1921 making bicycle parts, moved into copper, brass, pewter and stainless-steel design pieces in 1961, and has worked under the blomus name since 2000.

Buy once: durability and care

Dishwasher and microwave safe, according to blomus. Our advice: let very hot drinks cool for a moment before lifting a handleless cup. Each piece is unique: small variations appear during firing and give every piece its character.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes do MAKOTO stoneware cups come in?

Espresso 1.9 fl oz (55 ml), 2.2" × 2.4" high; coffee 7.3 fl oz (215 ml), 3.2" × 3" high; tea 9.5 fl oz (280 ml), 3.7" × 2.8" high.

Is it hard to hold a MAKOTO cup without a handle?

No, it’s held like a Japanese teacup, in one or both hands. With very hot drinks, give it a moment before lifting.

Are MAKOTO cups dishwasher safe?

Yes, and microwave safe too, according to blomus.

Is a MAKOTO stoneware cup sold singly?

Yes, each stoneware cup is one piece. (The MAKOTO steel cups are the ones sold in pairs.)

Do MAKOTO cups match the plates and tray?

Yes. They share the same glazes and floating base, and the rectangular MAKOTO tray is sized to carry cups.

How fast do MAKOTO cups ship?

They ship in 2–3 business days.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, restaurateurs, hospitality buyers and home stagers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on MAKOTO and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Outfitting a restaurant or a holiday rental? Contact us with quantities and we’ll confirm availability.

Shipping & returns

Ships in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and color above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.