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Chocolate Cups and Saucers Buying Guide

A steaming cup of delicious hot chocolate is a great way to start or end the day! Intricately designed or beautifully hot chocolate drink, but they are definitely worth buying purely for their aesthetic value!

A Quick Look at the History of Hot Chocolate

It was in Central America that hot chocolate was first used as a beverage. The ancient Mayans and Aztecs believed that it was a drink fit for the nobility or the warrior class. The Spanish explorers carried the recipe back to Europe. The delicious drink underwent a few changes and was soon embraced by the European continent. In 1710, the Meissen Porcelain factory manufactured the first European chocolate pots, cups, and saucers for the purpose of consuming chocolate.

Reasons to Buy Chocolate Cups and Saucers

There are two basic reasons why one would buy these beautiful cups and saucers. * You can buy chocolate cups and saucers for their basic purpose, and that’s drinking from them. There is an inexplicable satisfaction that one derives from drinking yummy hot chocolate from these exquisite cups and saucers! * You can buy these cups and saucers simply for their beauty and aesthetic value. Some people like to collect antique cups and saucers as a hobby or for pleasure. These pretty cups and saucers also look very good when displayed in an antique or contemporary cabinet with a glass front. * These beauties make wonderful gifts to a friend or family! It’s sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone! It makes a suitable wedding present or birthday gift as well.

Tips for Buying Cups and Saucers

* If you intend to buy chocolate cups and saucers for children, then go for stainless steel as they are stronger and less breakable than chinaware. * Mugs are a good alternative to cups and saucers. You can get chocolate mugs for children, as they are easier to use and hold. * Bear in mind the quantity of chocolate you like to drink. Buy a cup that will hold more if you like to drink a lot of chocolate. * The handle should also be convenient. You fingers should be able to curl around the handle without difficulty. * The color and design depends entirely on your personal taste. However, if you are short of ideas, then always consider that bright bold colors on your chocolate cup can boost your mood on a gloomy day! Pastel shades are perfect when you are buying an elegant set for serving your guests.

Types of Chocolate Cups and Saucers

The tradition of enjoying tea, coffee, or chocolate in cups and saucers began in the seventeenth century, although the beverages were largely consumed long before that. Chocolate cups and saucers can be made from the following materials: * Porcelain * Bone China * Ceramic * Glass * Stainless Steel * Stoneware

Care and Maintenance

A costly and delicate drinking set needs to be handled very carefully, so you should bear in mind some tips and suggestions. * Avoid pouring piping hot beverages into the cup or saucer. * You should buy cups and saucers made of non-porous materials so that they do not absorb or soak up the taste and fine aroma of the beverage. * Wash in lukewarm water and never in a dishwasher. Don’t pile cups and saucers on top of each other. * Wipe them dry with a clean and soft cotton cloth. * Dry your wet cups and saucers immediately after washing or else water marks may be left behind. * Store them in a dust-free and dry rack which is meant exclusively for your crockery.

Buying Chocolate Cups and Saucers as Collectibles

Some may like to buy chocolate cups and saucers for the purpose of collecting them for aesthetic value. It is wise to have a separate crockery shelf with front access for storing these precious items. The shelf or cabinet should not have any open gaps through which dust can enter. If you are collecting cups and saucers, then there is no need to clean or wash them at all. If they become dusty, you should carefully clean out the dust using a soft brush. A good place to begin buying chocolate cups and saucers as collectibles would be at Meissen Porcelain, Sterling China, or The French House. They offer a wide selection of vintage, American, and European porcelain ware.

Quick Picks

* Chocolate Ribbon by Hues and Brews: This set of four features a striking design of chocolate swirls on the cup with matching brown saucers. * Chocolate Bark Cup and Saucer: A sturdy set in stoneware with an earthy brown glaze from Olivia Pottery. * Rochard Hot Chocolate Cup and Saucer Limoges Box: A beautiful set in chocolate brown and cream color.

Accessories

To fully relish your experience of drinking hot chocolate, you might need the following crockery and accessories. * Hot Chocolate Jugs * Hot Chocolate Set * Hot Chocolate Pot * Sugar bowls * Milk Jug

Manufacturers

* Oasis * Limoges * Hues n Brews * Colorcode * Mikasa