For The Caffè Collection, ceramic artist Nadia Elgan designed and created one-of-a-kind pieces for The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, mirroring the ethos of The Caffè — honoring Italian old-world coffee tradition in a decidedly contemporary space that gives a sleek Bay Area look. The artist used locally sourced clay made with sand from California beaches to truly highlight the beauty of the California landscape in each vessel. 

• The interior of each vessel features an egg-shaped bottom for polished and easy pouring, while the base of the pieces are made thicker to keep the coffee warm until the last sip. 
• The juicy orange glaze gives the latte cup a perfect pop of color that ties it all together. 
• The 3-oz and 12-oz natural cups were designed without a handle and left unglazed on the exterior.
• The full Collection consists of 5 cups, a saucer and a pastry plate. Cups sizes are: 2-oz, 3-oz, 5-oz, 8-oz, and 12-oz. 
• The 2-oz, 5-oz and 8-oz cups are fully glazed and designed with a handle. A multi-use saucer is sold separately.
• The end result, The Caffè Collection, is a line of vessels that blend both function and design — marrying Italian traditional aesthetics with a kiss of California flare. 

Winner for Outstanding Design Achievement – Vessels, Sprudge Design Awards 2023