Category: Tabletop

So much about Independence Day is loud, chaotic, and frenzied–the fireworks alone are enough to make anyone crave a soothing cup of tea or coffee! The 4th of July signifies America’s victorious independence, but it’s also a great excuse for families to unwind and celebrate the beginning of summer.

Coffee is an incredibly versatile beverage, so MCIC is on hand to provide your business with a variety of coffeeware collections that evoke the cheer of the holiday and the coziness of summer! Kick off the summer with these coffeeware pieces that we know you’ll love to keep in stock at your establishment all year-round!

Showstopping Stand-Alone Pieces

These outstanding coffeeware pieces are sure to pop among your café’s other cups and mugs!

Clear Glass Mugs:

Clear Coffee Mug:

The Coffee Service 11 oz. Mug is simple and classy, the perfect vessel for a classic cup of coffee. Just imagine how good a fragrant cup of chamomile tea would look in this glass mug! The clear glass makes any beverage look enticing, so it’s sure to make even the most basic cup of coffee look as good as it smells. The 11oz mug is the ideal size for a customer who wants a morning coffee that won’t overpower their sleepy taste buds. Summer mornings can be more hectic than others, so this mug is just the right size for the customer who likes their coffee like they like their mornings: Peaceful, simple, and smooth.

Slim Mug:

The Coffee Service 11 oz. Slim Mug is exactly what it sounds like: It’s slim and sleek, but don’t be fooled by the delicate description! This tall mug is packed with power, especially when filled to the brim with a gorgeously-hued hazelnut latte. The taller glass ensures that your customer gets a fully satisfying cup of coffee, one that will give them the boost they need to start their long day of patriotic celebration. Like the clear glass mug mentioned above, this 11 oz. Slim Mug is classically shaped and sophisticated enough for both a morning brew or for an after-dinner pick-me-up. Plus, imagine how refreshing a sweaty iced coffee would look in this mug!

Espresso Mug:

This elegant little espresso mug is small but mighty! 2.5 ounces of rich, aromatic americano in the Coffee Service Espresso Cup is all your guests will need to start their day with a boost as powerful as a firework. When paired with a matching glass saucer, this espresso cup will be the stand-out glassware item on your breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) tabletop. Honestly, this snazzy little espresso mug is classy any time of day. If you’re also looking to improve your foam-art game, this mug is the perfect canvas to practice with. There’s nothing like a warm croissant and an energizing espresso first thing in the morning, and topping the espresso with an adorable heart-shaped foam design is sure to make for one happy customer!

Irish Coffee Mug:

We’re not sure who first put coffee and alcohol together, but we’re seriously in their debt! The Coffee Service 8 oz. Irish Coffee mug is so enticing, Irish Coffee should never be served in anything else. Thankfully, you don’t have to enjoy an invigorating cup of coffee just in the early morning hours; the cooler evenings are a perfect time to sit back and relax with a coffee cocktail mixed with Irish whiskey and topped with a light, foamy cream. Sometimes, customers need a little caffeine boost to keep the party going, and Irish Coffee is both soothing and energizing. Bring a warm summer bonfire to your customers in the form of this comforting Irish Coffee mug!

Bright-White Porcelain

There’s never been a better blend of elegance and coziness than with these bright-white and porcelain coffeeware collections, except maybe in your café’s own coffee brews!

Carla Collection:

The Carla Collection looks exactly how it sounds: Gentle, delicate, and refined. These mugs are so simple and elegant, they look like they belong on the pages of a storybook. The 11.9 oz Carla Porvasal Breakfast Cup, in particular, is the ideal vessel for a steaming mug of black coffee. The mug’s bright white coloring is both down-to-earth and sophisticated, and the fact that it is classic porcelain makes it feel even more like it belongs on the tabletop of a cozy English café. The 10.1 oz Porvasal New High Breakfast Cup has a slightly more modern look than its previously-mentioned counterpart, but it’s just as refined. Imagine this taller, sleeker version filled with a cinnamony, freshly-brewed cappuccino, and you get the drink that dreams are made of. With a collection of classic bright-white saucers and mugs to choose from, the Carla Collection is a charming addition to any café tabletop.

Orleans Collection:

New Orleans itself brings to mind joyful festivities and an overall carefree atmosphere, and this collection of bright-white and porcelain coffeeware is no different. The Orleans Collection is packed with cheerful pieces that reflect a relaxing summer vibe: The Orleans 9oz. Coffee Cup is round and squat, perfect for a much-needed mug of steaming coffee. Its cousin, the regular Orleans 9oz. Cup, is slightly more sophisticated with its delicately-curved rim and elongated handle. This flowery look makes it perfect for a golden cup of tea, whether your customer is in need of an invigorating green tea or a rich rosehip tea. The Orleans 3oz. Espresso Cup is a smaller, slightly-rounder version of the Orleans Coffee Cup, which makes it ideal for your café’s signature espresso. The Orleans 4oz. Creamer is short, squat, and totally cheerful, the perfect addition to an already-endearing collection.

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Unconventional Coffeeware

Be a little imaginative when it comes to how you serve your coffee!

San Marino Hi-Ball:

A Hi-Ball glass may not scream “coffee,” but as any coffee connoisseur knows, the hot beverage is highly adaptable to practically any vessel. Any Hi-ball styled glass is the perfect way to bring your cafe presentation up to date.

If you’re looking for rock or Hi-ball glasses to spruce up your tabletop presentation, our San Marino collection is the way to go! The 16oz San Marino Hi-Ball Glass, in particular, is the tall glass your customers will be dying to use for their iced coffees. With glasses as modern and statuesque as these, the possibilities are endless when it comes to your café’s caffeinated creations. Just picture the milky-brown hue of the coffee buoyed by glittering ice cubes; it’s the pitch-perfect beverage to quench your guest’s thirst on a hot day! The smaller (but still impressive!) 12.00oz and 10.25oz. San Marino Hi-Ball Glasses are also great options for your café’s iced beverages, whether you’re serving a classic iced tea or–dare we say it–a frappé-like drink topped with clouds of whipped cream. Whatever you serve in the San Marino Hi-Ball glasses, your guests are certainly in for a welcoming, high-class good time!

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Which pieces will you be adding to your coffee tabletop presentation?

Written by Emma Patterson

The ideal Mother’s Day tabletop is inviting, colorful, warm, and cheerful, just like mom herself. MCIC can help elevate your restaurant’s tabletop to new heights with its edgy and diverse dishware collections. Whether you’re tying these essentials in for Mother’s Day brunch, or adding these items to your tabletop year round, you’re sure to heighten your tabletop presentation to a level that diners will adore! 

Since dishes are the basis of any well-decorated tabletop, they have to evoke as much class, sophistication, and coziness as possible. Whether you’re going for an elegant look, a carefree look, or something in-between, MCIC has a dazzling array of dishes and glassware that are sure to make mom proud!

The Premiere Collection

If you’re aiming to evoke a refined dining atmosphere, MCIC’s Premiere Collection is sure to do the trick. It’s a shimmering, gold or platinum-lined collection that makes a statement without relying on ostentatious designs. The Premiere 6” Round Plate and 8 oz cup, both with a delicate gold lining, are sure to make even coffee and scrambled eggs seem upscale. From cheerful bananas foster to dainty ham and goat-cheese finger sandwiches, the Premiere 12” Round Plate with a sleek platinum lining will make any dish look vibrant and delicious. The Premiere Collection is elegant but approachable, so everyone from moms and dads to grandkids can feel fancy without feeling out of place.

The Orbe Collection

Mother’s Day is also a time of family-friendly celebration and fun, and the Orbe by Porvasal Collection has fun in spades. The dishes themselves are lighthearted and cheerful, and the bright white porcelain makes them a stand-out feature of any tabletop. Imagine serving a springy green salad in the uniquely-shaped 12.2” Orbe Porvasal Bloom Plate, or a high-concept breakfast creation in the 10.6”x 9.5” Orbe Porvasal Plate Ovo, which is shaped like an artist’s palate. The Orbe collection is reminiscent of a traditional English breakfast with a modern American twist; the dishes are charming, fun, and one-of-a-kind, perfect for anyone searching for a tabletop that accurately reflects Mother’s Day itself.     

Champagne Glasses

Mother’s Day is the ideal excuse to sit back, relax, and sip some bubbly with mom, and in order to do so, you’ll need some quality champagne glasses from MCIC. Specifically, MCIC’s Madison Sheer Rim 7 oz Champagne Glass is as classic as Mother’s Day Brunch itself. Champagne is an essential addition to any celebration, whether you’re toasting the New Year, newlyweds, or your favorite mom. Still, if you want to serve a drink that really evokes the cheer and sunshine of Mother’s Day, then a Mimosa is the way to go. Sipping a mimosa out of one of MCIC’s Madison Sheer Rim glasses is sure to make any mom feel like the queen she is!

For a more luxurious feel, MCIC’s Soul 8.5 oz Champagne Glass is ideal for any restaurateur who wants their tabletop to ooze sophistication. This crystal-clear glass has a gorgeous long flute to maintain maximum fizziness, which will please any guest hoping to have a bubbly and exciting dining experience. When paired with the Premiere Collection, these elegant dishes/glasses give any dish, from a regular egg and cheese omelet to a rich and creamy eggs benedict, that coveted upscale feel. For an elegant Mimosa that bucks the trend, an ombre Sunrise Mimosa is fruity, gorgeous, and perfect for summer, especially when served in the Soul Champagne Glass!

If you are trying to evoke a unique, non-traditional tabletop either for Mother’s Day or for the upcoming summer months in general, the Nevada 9 oz Champagne Glass definitely fits the bill. With its wide and deep saucer-like bowl, it’s the larger-than-life version of the classic Madison Sheer Rim and delicate Soul Champagne glasses. Much like its namesake, the Nevada glass is vibrant, fun, and ready to party. It evokes the kind of 1920s sophistication only seen in grand Gatsby-like parties, which makes it ideal for any themed or party-centric celebrations.

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View all of our champagne glasses here. 

Wine Glasses

While Mother’s Day is obviously all about treating mom to an elegant, one-of-a-kind dining experience, sometimes it’s also about enjoying a cozy, relaxing meal with family–and if you want your guests to feel relaxed, wine is the way to go!

All of MCIC’s Madison Sheer Rim products are the epitome of class, and the Madison Sheer Rim 12 oz Wine Glass is no different. For connoisseurs and recreational drinkers alike, these glasses are a beautiful and inviting way to enjoy a family celebration. They’re sleek but down-to-Earth, perfect for any restaurant that wants to cultivate an approachable and down-to-earth atmosphere.

MCIC’s Lexington Sheer Rim Wine Glasses are just as refined as the Madison Sheer Rim, but with a little more spunk; the Lexington Sheer Rim 8.5 oz Wine Glass, in particular, is squatter than the Madison Rim, but the slightly angular bowl gives it a swanky, lively look. Imagine cradling this glass in one hand and noshing on some decadent chocolate-covered strawberries in the other–now that is a Mother’s Day guests would definitely love!  

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Search all of our glassware collections here. 

Slate Trays

A celebratory brunch is nothing without its expertly-crafted appetizers, and there’s no better way to serve them than with suave slate trays from The Just Slate Company. These slate-gray (no pun intended) trays evoke a high-class, urbane feeling and are as functional as they are attractive. The Slate 13.7 inch Long Rectangle with Tube Handles is the perfect vessel for a vibrant array of tapas or for a mouthwatering cheese board. The handles make it easy to transport one’s culinary creations, while the Chili Handles make for a slightly more refined appearance. The Slate 14.6 inch Long Ceramic Rectangle provides even more room for any Mother’s Day appetizers, whether it’s an assemblage of spicy deviled eggs or a lovely arrangement of soft and chewy mini muffins.

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Carafes

MCIC also offers some interesting Carafes to hold popular Mother’s Day brunch drinks, from a heady red wine and spicy Bloody Mary to a cheerful and tangy Mimosa. These are ideal for large-family tabletops, especially those expecting mainly of-age adults. It wouldn’t be brunch without mom’s favorite drink, and the 21 oz Tempo Carafe is easy to pour and stylish to boot! The 67 oz Decanter Carafe helps keep the party going without sacrificing the flavor and freshness of one’s wine, which is sure to please fun-loving families in search of a laid-back good time. Adding any of MCIC carafes to one’s tabletop makes for a more enjoyable and engaging dining experience for all.

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Other interesting additions to any tabletop are Lucaris Glasses. We’ve talked about our Lucaris Glasses before, and for good reason: They are the epitome of elegance, and evoke a high-class feel while still being completely durable. Titanium Crystal Glassware is exactly what it sounds like: It’s strong yet beautiful, tough yet graceful. And is there any other way to describe one’s mom than strong, beautiful, tough, and graceful?  

Written by Emma Patterson