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Why Do Coffee Cups Have Saucers?

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The saucer is useful for protecting surfaces from possible damage due to the heat of a cup, and to catch overflow, splashes, and drips from the cup , thus protecting both table linen and the user sitting in a free-standing chair who holds both cup and saucer. What was the original purpose of a saucer? … Read more

Why Do Coffee Cups Have A Groove On The Bottom?

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So, what exactly does it mean then? According to Ikea’s website, the tiny chip at the bottom is known as a drainage gate. “ The drainage gates on the underside transport water away that may otherwise accumulate when the mug is upside down in the dishwasher” Why are coffee mugs concave on the bottom? The … Read more