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notNeutral Lino Large Latte Cup & Saucer (12oz) — Grey
Description
The cup that baristas actually use at home. The notNeutral Lino Large Latte Cup & Saucer is the 12oz porcelain cup that launched a global following among specialty coffee professionals — designed in collaboration with world-champion baristas to do one thing exceptionally well: make every latte better. Crafted from fine lead-free porcelain, with an interior curve optimized for latte art and a handle designed to sit flush with the rim, the Lino Large Latte is the standard-setting cup for home baristas who take their pour seriously. Available in White, Black, Grey, and Indigo.
The Cup Designed for Latte Art
The Lino is notNeutral's most celebrated piece — and its most imitated. What makes it different isn't the material or the colorway. It's the geometry.
The interior curvature of the Lino cup is engineered to guide milk as it pours, giving your rosetta, tulip, or heart a canvas that works with your technique. The curve mirrors the Vero glass series in principle — a shape that supports the pour rather than fighting it — and it's the reason specialty cafés around the world have made the Lino a fixture on their bar.
The handle is flush with the rim. It's a deliberate design choice that gives you extra thumb comfort, a more natural carry, and a profile that looks visually intentional rather than utilitarian. Most cup handles are an afterthought. The Lino's is part of the design.
The porcelain provides thermal insulation — the cup holds heat longer than glass, keeping your latte at the right temperature from the first sip to the last.
Why the Lino Large Latte Stands Out
- Interior curvature optimized for latte art — engineered with world-champion baristas to guide milk and improve pouring dynamics
- Handle flush with the rim — adds thumb comfort, easier carry, and a cleaner visual profile
- Thermal insulation — fine porcelain retains heat longer for a better temperature experience
- Fine lead-free porcelain — lightweight, durable, and dishwasher and microwave safe
- 12oz / 355ml — the standard large latte size used by specialty cafés worldwide
- Includes matching saucer — each set is sold as a cup and saucer pair
- Natural glaze variation — full-color pieces exhibit natural character in glaze coverage; not a defect, a feature
- Designed in LA, used worldwide — carried by specialty coffee shops across the globe
Choose Your Color
The Lino Large Latte is available in four finishes. Each cup uses the same porcelain construction, interior geometry, and handle design — the difference is purely visual.
White
Crisp, clean, and the most universal option. White lets the color of the espresso and milk speak for themselves, making latte art fully visible against the cup. The classic barista choice — and the most versatile on any home bar.
Black
Matte black with a sleek, modern finish. The contrast between the dark cup and the cream of a latte makes for a striking visual — every pour photograph well, every drink looks intentional. The matte finish gives it a different texture and weight feel compared to the glazed colorways.
Grey
A cool, neutral grey that balances without dominating. Softer than black, more considered than white — the grey finish pairs with almost any bar aesthetic and is particularly popular in minimalist kitchen setups.
Indigo
A rich, deep indigo-blue glaze that makes the cup itself a statement. The most visually distinctive colorway in the collection — dramatic on a café bar, beautiful at home, and striking in photographs.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions:
- Volume: 12oz / 355ml
- Sold as: Cup and saucer set (sold individually)
Material:
- Fine porcelain
- Lead-free
- Full-color glazed finish (Black, Grey, Indigo) or unglazed white porcelain (White)
- Natural variations in glaze coverage are inherent to the finish — not defects
Construction:
- Interior curvature optimized for latte art and thermal insulation
- Handle flush with rim for comfort and control
- Designed in collaboration with world-champion baristas
Care:
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave safe
- Handle with care to preserve glaze finish on colored pieces
Available Colors:
- White
- Black
- Grey
- Indigo
Also Available In:
- Espresso (3oz)
- Single Cappuccino (5oz)
- Double Cappuccino (6oz)
- Small Latte (8oz)
Perfect For
- Home baristas who have invested in their espresso setup and want a cup that matches the quality of their shot
- Latte art enthusiasts learning or refining their technique — the interior curve gives your pour a better canvas
- Café owners looking for professional-grade porcelain that photographs well and signals craft
- Coffee lovers who want a proper sit-down latte experience, not just a mug
- Gift giving — the Lino is the specialty coffee gift that people in the know immediately recognize
Care & Maintenance
Daily Care:
- Rinse immediately after use to prevent milk or espresso staining
- Hand wash with mild soap for the best long-term finish
- Dry fully before stacking to prevent moisture marks
Dishwasher Use:
- Dishwasher safe on the top or bottom rack
- Avoid high-heat drying cycles for colored pieces to preserve glaze
- Don't overcrowd — porcelain chips on contact
Microwave Use:
- Microwave safe for reheating
- Porcelain retains heat — use caution when removing
About Natural Characteristics:
- Full-color pieces (Black, Grey, Indigo) will exhibit natural variation in glaze coverage, particularly around the lip and on sharper details
- These variations are inherent to the glazing process and give each piece individual character
- They are not manufacturing defects and are not covered under warranty
The notNeutral Story
Design-Driven Excellence
notNeutral was founded in 2001 by the award-winning multidisciplinary design firm RIOS. The company is driven by a passion for great product design and the belief that architecture is more than just buildings - it's everything in the designed environment.
Collaborative Innovation
notNeutral's design approach is centered on customers and the specialty coffee industry. They consider how to make ordinary objects easier to use, more beautiful, and more effortlessly integrated into people's daily lives. Using cutting-edge technology to design and prototype, they partner with world-champion baristas to test and re-test products to ensure performance meets the highest standards.
Award-Winning Design
The Vero collection blends the clean lines of classic barware with modern details and technical refinements that make pouring and enjoying coffee even more pleasurable. The interior curve mirrors the award-winning Lino cappuccino cup design while maintaining the aesthetic of a traditional rocks glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
It comes down to engineering, not marketing. The interior curvature of the Lino was designed specifically to support milk pouring technique — the shape guides the pour, gives it somewhere to land, and makes latte art more consistent and more visible. Most cups are just containers. The Lino is a tool that was built with baristas, for baristas — and it shows.
Yes — significantly. The curve creates a natural flow path for milk, which helps both beginners who are still learning and experienced baristas who want precision. It's why specialty cafés worldwide adopted the Lino as a standard cup. The same geometry is used in notNeutral's Vero glassware series.
Yes. The handle sits even with the top of the cup rather than below it, which gives your thumb a natural resting point and makes the cup easier to carry confidently when full. It also gives the cup a cleaner silhouette — the handle feels integrated rather than attached.
White gives you the clearest, most visible contrast — the brown of espresso and cream of steamed milk read clearly against the white porcelain. Black is the most dramatic and photographs beautifully. Grey and Indigo are mid-contrast options that balance aesthetics with visibility.
No — it's a characteristic of the glazing process. Full-color pieces (Black, Grey, Indigo) will naturally have subtle variation in glaze coverage around the rim and on sharper edges. notNeutral considers this part of the cup's character, not a flaw. If you want complete uniformity, the White finish is the most consistent.
Yes — each listing is for one cup and one matching saucer. The saucer is included in every set.
Sold individually — one cup and one saucer per listing. This lets you mix colorways, build a set at your own pace, or replace a single cup without rebuying a full set.
Yes. The full Lino collection includes Espresso (3oz), Single Cappuccino (5oz), Double Cappuccino (6oz), Small Latte (8oz), and Large Latte (12oz). All sizes use the same porcelain construction, interior curve geometry, and flush handle design.