Choosing stoneware that lasts
October 19, 2026Stoneware is fired hotter than earthenware, which is the whole reason it survives a dishwasher and a decade of breakfasts without crazing. A good glaze is thickest at the rim, where a mug actually meets a lip, and thinnest near the base, where it would otherwise pool and run.
Look for a slightly heavier foot than you expect - it is what keeps a full mug from tipping on an uneven table - and a handle wide enough for two fingers, not a decorative loop made for a catalogue photo.
