John Lewis ANYDAY Colourful Stoneware Mug

Brightly coloured mug with an unglazed base for contrast. Made of durable stoneware, this mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday use. Choose the perfect china All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability.

Except for pieces with special trims ...Brightly coloured mug with an unglazed base for contrast. Made of durable stoneware, this mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday use. Choose the perfect china All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability.

Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. StonewareFired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes.

PorcelainAffordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable. Fine china The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china.

Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour. New bone china A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash. Bone china White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic.

Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.