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About
Product - Created With Intention
Made for concentrated sips and quiet breaks, our mora ceramic espresso cups with saucers are intentionally shaped for a clean pour and a steady hold. The 3 oz bowl centers crema, and the saucer keeps the table tidy for a sugar cube or a small bite. Sized for espresso, ristretto, or a touch of milk, and well suited to a stovetop moka cup routine. More refined than shot glasses yet cozier than everyday coffee mugs. Sold as a set of four.
Design & Material - Crafted by Two Minds, One Vision
Founded by Alix and Jerry, Mora blends thoughtful design with material science using Paladin Clay™ — 20% stronger than standard stoneware. Each piece is hand-glazed with natural minerals, celebrating unique variations.
Mora - You Deserve More
“Mora” means “slow down” in Latin, reminding us to live with intention and care. Our pieces are made to bring calm, connection, and beauty to everyday moments.
Specs & Details:
Dimensions
Espresso Cup — Height: 2.3" • Diameter: 2.4" • Capacity: 3 oz • Weight: 4 oz
Saucer — Width: 4.1" • Weight: 4 oz
Glaze Finish
Glossy reactive glaze that’s lead and cadmium free, and fully FDA and CA65 compliant. Our products are third-party tested by SGS for verified product safety.
Material
Made from our high-fired Paladin Clay™ — a blend of natural minerals fired at 1280°C for lasting strength and purity.
What’s Inside
No synthetics or additives — just honest, natural elements transformed by fire.
Origin
Designed by Alix in Minneapolis and handcrafted in Jerry’s family studio in Xiamen, China.
The Craft:
- Only Mora has Paladin Clay™, 20% stronger and more chip-resistant than standard ceramics.
- Reactive crystallized glaze resists everyday scratches while keeping its soft, natural sheen.
- Hand-shaped forms stack smoothly and feel grounded in your hands.
- Slow-fired at 1280°C, then cooled gradually to prevent thermal shock and preserve strength.
- Every batch is family-inspected; we personally review the test results before anything ships.
- Subtle glaze differences in speckles and hue celebrate uniqueness and beauty.
This isn’t factory production. It’s the outcome of intention, repetition, and the quiet pride of shaping clay into calm.
- Only Mora has Paladin Clay™, 20% stronger and more chip-resistant than standard ceramics.
- Reactive crystallized glaze resists everyday scratches while keeping its soft, natural sheen.
- Hand-shaped forms stack smoothly and feel grounded in your hands.
- Slow-fired at 1280°C, then cooled gradually to prevent thermal shock and preserve strength.
- Every batch is family-inspected; we personally review the test results before anything ships.
- Subtle glaze differences in speckles and hue celebrate uniqueness and beauty.
This isn’t factory production. It’s the outcome of intention, repetition, and the quiet pride of shaping clay into calm.
Care & Durability:
Your Mora dinnerware is built to last, and easy to care for.
- Safe for dishwasher and microwave.
- Like all ceramics, it appreciates gentle transitions: after oven use, allow it to cool naturally before rinsing; avoid plunging hot ware into cold water. Let the temperature adjust gradually — it’s a small act of patience that extends its life.
- Occasional handwashing keeps the glaze luminous and smooth.
- Cutlery marks may appear over time — these are just metal residue traces, not scratches. To remove them, polish gently with Bar Keeper’s Friend, baking soda paste, or The Pink Stuff.
Used daily in restaurants across the U.S., Mora ceramics endure the rigors of fast-paced kitchens yet feel perfectly at home in yours. When cared for properly, they’ll accompany you for a lifetime.
Mora's Promise:
We stand behind every piece that leaves our hands.
- 48-Hour Damage Replacement: If your order arrives chipped or cracked, we’ll send a new one immediately.
- 30-Day Happiness Policy: Exchange or refund if it’s not what you hoped for.
- Daily Customer Support: Real people, real responses, real care.
Because slowing down isn’t only about eating, it’s also about how we treat one another.
Every Mora piece is a quiet invitation to slow down, live intentionally, and cherish life’s small, meaningful moments.