KUMI Espresso Duo, Wabi-Sabi Stoneware, by blomus

KUMI Espresso Duo, Wabi-Sabi Stoneware, by blomus — Two 2 oz stoneware espresso cups with saucers, finished in a reactive glaze.

Part of KUMI, the Japanese-inspired, reactive-glazed stoneware collection from the German design house blomus.

The Design Story

An Italian habit in a Japanese-inspired glaze: the espresso cup is the smallest handled piece in KUMI. KUMI is a studio blomus design, created by the brand’s own team in Sundern.

KUMI is blomus looking east. The forms are Japanese in origin and the surface comes from reactive glazing, a process that never repeats itself: the glaze reacts to oxygen in the kiln and settles into its own pattern of flecks and shading on every piece. According to blomus, the name is a Japanese word for eternal beauty. Two natural colors, dark-brown Espresso and mushroom-toned Fungi, are made to sit side by side.

Why You’ll Love It

They suit an after-dinner coffee or a morning treat. The saucer has room for a spoon or a small sweet. The dark Espresso glaze is a natural match for the drink, and a pair makes a thoughtful present.

Made for Real Life

Dishwasher and microwave safe, according to blomus. Dots, flecks and uneven tones come from the reactive glaze and differ on every piece; blomus notes that KUMI gains character with use over time. Pairs well with the cappuccino duo, sugar pot, milk jug.

Product Details

Where It Shines

It looks at home after dinner with a square of chocolate, beside an espresso machine, on a small tray for two, or wrapped as a present.

Questions We Hear Most

Is the KUMI espresso duo big enough for a double shot?

It holds 2 fl oz (60 ml): ideal for a single shot and just enough for a short double.

Which color suits the KUMI espresso duo best?

Espresso, the dark brown, is the obvious match; Fungi makes the crema stand out.

Is the KUMI espresso duo a good gift?

Yes, a set for two is an easy gift for a coffee lover.

Why can the KUMI espresso duo show specks or uneven color?

That is the reactive glaze at work. It reacts to oxygen in the kiln, so each piece comes out with its own markings.

What style of home suits the KUMI espresso duo?

Japandi, wabi-sabi, rustic modern and minimalist interiors, and any table built around natural, earthy tones.

When will my KUMI espresso duo leave the warehouse?

In-stock orders usually leave within 2–3 business days.

For the Trade

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Why We Love It

No two pieces match exactly, and that is the point: KUMI brings wabi-sabi calm to an everyday table. From a small town in Germany’s old steel region, the Blome family has gone from bicycle parts (1921) to metal gifts (1961) to the design label blomus (2000), still family-run in its fourth generation. LoftModern is an authorized blomus retailer.

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