{"product_id":"lino-large-latte-cup-saucer-grey-12oz-355ml","title":"notNeutral Lino Large Latte Cup \u0026 Saucer (12oz) — Grey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup that baristas actually use at home. The \u003cstrong\u003enotNeutral Lino Large Latte Cup \u0026amp; Saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cup Designed for Latte Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003einterior curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehandle is flush with the rim\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eporcelain provides thermal insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cup holds heat longer than glass, keeping your latte at the right temperature from the first sip to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Lino Large Latte Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior curvature optimized for latte art\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered with world-champion baristas to guide milk and improve pouring dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle flush with the rim\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds thumb comfort, easier carry, and a cleaner visual profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine porcelain retains heat longer for a better temperature experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine lead-free porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight, durable, and dishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12oz \/ 355ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard large latte size used by specialty cafés worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes matching saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e — each set is sold as a cup and saucer pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural glaze variation\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-color pieces exhibit natural character in glaze coverage; not a defect, a feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in LA, used worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e — carried by specialty coffee shops across the globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigo\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, deep indigo-blue glaze that makes the cup itself a statement. 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It is regarded as one of the most thoughtfully designed specialty coffee cups ever made — not for its aesthetics alone, but because the design decisions are functional first. The interior curve, the flush handle, the porcelain weight: each detail exists because it makes the coffee better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Lino considered the gold standard for latte cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. 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