The Silo Espresso Cup | Wheel-Thrown Stoneware

A Study in Durable Craft: The Silo Espresso Standard There is something grounding about a cup that feels substantial, regardless of its size. For an espresso shot, where temperature is everything, the material of the vessel is as important as the roast. "As a designer, I am drawn to the tension between the smooth glaze and the raw clay base of the Silo Espresso Cup," says Jordan. "It’s a beautiful functional contrast. In my Putnam studio, I chose this specific piece for the Mercantile because the thick-walled stoneware provides the thermal mass needed to keep a double shot or a cortado at the perfect temperature while you work. It bridges the gap between a tool and a piece of wheel-thrown art". From the Logbook: “Why I chose Farmhouse Pottery for the Mercantile—an exploration of durable craft and intentional living.” [Read More] The Curator's Standard: Meet Jordan Kempain Every item in the Kempain Mercantile is hand-vetted by Jordan, a professional designer with over 15 years of industry experience. Since the founding of Kempain Family Outfitters, Jordan has been focused on a "Buy Less, Buy Better" philosophy, selecting natural materials and heritage-brand partners from his studio in Putnam, Connecticut.