# Type at least 1 character to search # Hit enter to search or ESC to close
Enjoy your daily tea or coffee in this handmade pottery mug, finished in a soft speckled cream and red-brown glaze that gives it a calm, earthy feel.
Thrown and glazed by hand in my Melbourne studio, this ceramic mug combines everyday function with artisan character. The rounded belly sits comfortably in the hand, while the soft green glaze flows gently over the speckled cream base, creating a one-of-a-kind finish.
With a 300 ml capacity, it is a beautiful size for morning coffee, tea, or your favourite hot drink. Each mug is individually handmade, so no two are ever exactly the same.
This piece is ideal for anyone who loves handmade pottery, Australian ceramics, and unique functional ware.
Each Buxton Pottery piece is individually handmade and glazed. Variations in shape, tone, speckling and glaze movement are part of the beauty of handmade ceramics and make every mug unique.
Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended to preserve the beauty of handmade pottery over time.
Your mug will be carefully wrapped and securely packed to ensure it arrives safely.
If you like my work:
Stay up to date with Instagram: https://instagram.com/buxtonpottery1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buxtonpottery/
Handmade soft mottled pink Ceramic Coffee Mug – 350ml
A comforting, handcrafted mug inspired by Australian coastlines.
Wheel-thrown in our Melbourne studio
pink glaze with soft mottling, created by long kiln cooling
Glossy interior, smooth, rounded form
Holds approx. 350ml – perfect for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
Designed to sit comfortably in your hands
Food-safe, high-fired stoneware for daily use
Dishwasher & microwave safe (gentle handwash preferred)
Dimensions: 11cm high × 8cm wide at the belly
Capacity: approx. 350ml
The colour is best shown in the main photo.
Each mug is unique. Subtle glaze variations are part of its handmade character, making your cup one of a kind.
✨ A thoughtful pottery gift for tea and coffee lovers.
Every handmade pottery mug begins as a lump of clay on the wheel before being carefully shaped, trimmed, glazed and fired. If you'd like to learn more about the process behind creating these everyday favourites, you can read more in my blog:
The Making of Handmade Pottery Mugs →
Like what you see?
Discover more at www.handmadepottery.com.au
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
Inspired by the stunning landscapes of Australia, our handmade ceramic coffee mugs are thoughtfully designed to bring warmth, beauty, and comfort to your daily rituals. Each mug is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a rich green mottled glaze that wraps around the exterior and a smooth glossy white interior.
With a generous 400 ml capacity, this mug is perfect for your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or even an after-hours beer. The rounded belly sits comfortably in your hands, offering a grounding and cozy drinking experience.
Rich green glaze inspired by Australian coastlines
Glossy white interior for an elegant contrast
Holds approx. 400ml – great for coffee, tea, or even beer
High-fired stoneware for strength and durability
Wheel-thrown and hand-glazed – each one is truly unique
Thoughtfully shaped for a comfortable hand feel
Please note: each mug has natural glaze variation, and colours may appear slightly different on screens. That’s the beauty of authentic handmade pottery!
Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm × Diameter 8.5 cm
Volume: ~400ml comfortably
Material: Stoneware ceramic
Care: Microwave & dishwasher safe (handwashing recommended)
Origin: Handmade in Australia
🎁 Makes a wonderful gift for coffee lovers, tea drinkers, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted ceramics.
Every handmade pottery mug begins as a lump of clay on the wheel before being carefully shaped, trimmed, glazed and fired. If you'd like to learn more about the process behind creating these everyday favourites, you can read more in my blog:
The Making of Handmade Pottery Mugs →
Like what you see?
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
“Handmade in Melbourne, these 150ml ceramic espresso cups are the perfect gift for coffee lovers — unique, rustic, and full of artisan charm.
This rustic 100ml espresso cup blends natural tones with artisan craftsmanship. Hand-thrown in our Melbourne studio, it features a speckled cream interior flowing into a warm brown exterior.
Handmade in Melbourne, Australia
120ml capacity – espresso, macchiato, or piccolo
Size: 7cm tall × 7.5cm wide at mouth × 5.5cm base
Wheel-thrown, food-safe stoneware
Dishwasher & microwave safe (gentle handwash preferred)
✨ A thoughtful gift for coffee lovers and collectors of handmade ceramics.
Like what you see?
Discover more at www.handmadepottery.com.au
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
Handmade Ceramic Teacup – 300ml
Bring rustic elegance to your tea time with this handmade ceramic teacup, wheel-thrown and altered to feature a slightly squared opening for a modern twist on traditional pottery.
Glazed with a speckled cream interior and a flowing spearmint into red-brown exterior, the overlapping tones create a mottled green-bronze effect unique to each cup.
Handmade in Melbourne, Australia
300ml capacity – ideal for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate
Wheel-thrown and hand-altered with a square rim design
Speckled cream interior, spearmint & brown glaze exterior
High-fired, durable stoneware – food safe
Dishwasher & microwave safe (gentle handwash preferred)
✨ Each piece is one of a kind, celebrating the character of handmade pottery. A thoughtful ceramic gift for tea lovers, collectors, or anyone who enjoys Australian handmade craftsmanship.
The price is for each cup.
Like what you see?
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
www.handmadepottery.com.au
Elegant, functional, and a little bit playful.
This tall ceramic jar is handmade from stoneware clay and internally glazed in a soft, speckled cream. It is externally glazed in spearmint green, rolling down to a crosshatch pattern over a mottled section that transitions into a soft brown. The smooth dome lid complements the organic form, making this piece ideal for use in kitchens, bathrooms, or as decorative storage.
Perfect for storing tea, sugar, spices, or small keepsakes, this piece is handmade and high-fired in our Melbourne studio, lined with a food-safe glaze for easy use.
🌀 Approx. 9.5 cm diameter × 9.5 cm high
📏 Total height with lid: 13 cm
🎨 Glaze: mottled brown with spearmint green detail lined in speckled cream
🔥 Food-safe, high-fired stoneware
🖐️ Handmade in Melbourne, Australia
🍽️ Microwave and dishwasher safe
🎁 Great gift for tea lovers, home chefs, or pottery collectors
Each jar is unique. Slight variations in glaze pattern and colour are part of what makes every piece unique.
Like what you see?
Discover more at www.handmadepottery.com.au
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
Materials: clay, glazes, jar with lid.
Enjoy a very generous serving of tea or coffee with this large handmade ceramic mug. Wheel-thrown in our Melbourne studio, it holds approx. 500ml — one of our biggest mugs.
Glazed in layered mottled brown and green, each mug has a natural, landscape-inspired look. The glossy oatmeal brown interior seamlessly transitions into the exterior tones, making every piece distinct.
Designed for comfort, the rounded form fits snugly in your hands, radiating the warmth of the clay as you sip.
High-fired for durability, lined with food-safe glazes, and safe for daily use.
Details
Capacity: 500ml
Size: 12.5cm diameter × 9cm high
Stoneware clay, food-safe glaze
Glossy brown interior with green and brown exterior
Handmade & high-fired in Melbourne, Australia
Microwave & dishwasher safe (gentle handwash preferred)
🎁 A perfect gift for coffee lovers, tea drinkers, or anyone who enjoys large, handmade pottery mugs.
Like what you see?
Discover more at www.handmadepottery.com.au
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
Materials: Clay, porcelain, ceramic, glazes.
A thoughtful handmade gift: this Japanese-inspired yunomi cup is crafted in Melbourne with rustic turquoise glazes. Ideal for tea lovers or whisky drinkers. This yunomi features deep turquoise pooling at the base, blending into rich chocolate brown at the top.
This yunomi tea cup blends Japanese tradition with rustic, earthy glazes. Hand-thrown in our Melbourne studio, it features a rounded form and layered glazes in turquoise, moss green, and deep brown, creating a natural, wood-fired effect. The glossy tenmoku-inspired interior makes it perfect for enjoying tea, whisky, or any beverage.
Traditionally, a yunomi is a tall, cylindrical cup used for everyday tea drinking in Japan. Its simple, functional shape is designed to retain warmth and enhance the ritual of sipping slowly. This piece reimagines that tradition with an Australian handmade character.
Each yunomi is one of a kind, with glaze variations that reflect the spontaneity of the firing process
Perfect as a thoughtful gift for tea lovers, whisky drinkers, or collectors of handmade ceramics.
✔️ Japanese-inspired yunomi design
✔️Size: 8cm x 8.5cm
✔️ Rustic turquoise & earthy glaze
✔️ Glossy dark interior
✔️ Holds 300ml comfortably
✔️ Food-safe stoneware
✔️ Handmade in Melbourne
No-6
Like what you see?
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
www.handmadepottery.com.au
Materials: Clay, ceramic, glazes.
Bring the colours of the Australian bush into your daily tea ritual with this handmade Japanese-style ceramic tea cup, individually wheel-thrown in my Melbourne pottery studio.
Finished in my signature Bush Creek Earth glaze, this cup reflects the rich colours found along Australian creek beds after rain. Layers of warm terracotta, ochre and earthy brown flow naturally over the stoneware, creating organic patterns that can never be repeated. Every firing produces its own unique landscape, making each cup genuinely one of a kind.
The rounded, handleless form sits comfortably in your hands, making it ideal for slowing down and enjoying tea, coffee, chai or your favourite warm drink.
The Bush Creek Earth Collection celebrates the rugged beauty of Australia's natural landscape. Inspired by weathered creek beds, native bushland and flowing mineral colours, each piece captures the meeting of earth, water and fire.
The warm brown and ochre glazes cascade naturally across the form, producing subtle variations that make every cup unmistakably individual.
No two are ever exactly alike.
Each piece is carefully wheel-thrown, trimmed, glazed and kiln-fired in my Melbourne studio. The small variations in glaze movement, colour and form are part of the beauty of genuine handmade pottery and are never considered flaws.
Rather than mass production, every cup receives individual attention from raw clay through to the final firing.
Your tea cup will be carefully wrapped and securely boxed to ensure it arrives safely anywhere in Australia.
Buxton Pottery creates handmade ceramics inspired by the Australian landscape. Every piece is individually wheel-thrown in Melbourne using high-quality stoneware clay and finished in original glazes developed in my studio.
When you purchase from Buxton Pottery, you're choosing authentic Australian handmade pottery designed to be used, enjoyed and treasured every day.
Like what you see?
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
www.handmadepottery.com.au
Materials: Clay, ceramic, glazes.
Inspired by the colours of Australian creek beds, native forests and weathered earth, this handmade Japanese-style ceramic teacup celebrates the beauty of nature through flowing layers of rich turquoise, moss green and warm earthy brown glazes.
Each teacup is individually wheel-thrown and glazed by hand in my Melbourne studio before being high-fired for strength and everyday durability. The rounded, handleless form fits naturally into your hands, creating a comforting drinking experience that encourages you to slow down and savour the moment.
Whether you're enjoying Japanese green tea, herbal tea, matcha, coffee or hot chocolate, this 300ml handmade pottery teacup brings warmth, craftsmanship and individuality to every drink.
No two pieces are ever exactly alike. The movement of the glaze ensures every cup has its own unique personality, making each one a small piece of functional ceramic art.
✔ Handmade in Melbourne, Australia
✔ Part of the exclusive Bush Creek Earth Collection
✔ Comfortable Japanese-inspired handleless design
✔ Perfect 300ml everyday capacity
✔ Food safe and dishwasher safe
✔ One-of-a-kind artisan pottery
✔ Beautiful gift for tea and coffee lovers
The Bush Creek Earth Collection draws inspiration from Australia's natural landscape—flowing creek water, moss-covered rocks, rich clay banks and native bushland after rain.
Soft turquoise glazes cascade over warm earthy browns to create organic patterns that can never be repeated. Every firing produces slightly different glaze movement, meaning every piece in the collection is completely unique while still belonging to the same family of colours.
Collect matching mugs, serving bowls, sugar bowls and other handmade ceramics from the Bush Creek Earth Collection to create a beautifully coordinated table.
Unlike factory-produced ceramics, every Buxton Pottery piece is individually made by hand.
Each teacup is carefully wheel-thrown, trimmed, glazed and kiln-fired in small batches, resulting in subtle variations that reflect genuine craftsmanship rather than mass production.
When you purchase handmade pottery, you're choosing an object with character, individuality and a story—created to be enjoyed for many years.
Every piece is created by hand in my Melbourne pottery studio using traditional wheel-throwing techniques. Because each item is individually crafted, slight variations in shape, glaze movement, and colour are part of the beauty of genuine handmade pottery.
Your teacup will be carefully wrapped using environmentally conscious packaging and securely boxed to ensure it arrives safely anywhere in Australia.
If you love the colours of this piece, explore the complete Bush Creek Earth Collection, featuring matching mugs, serving bowls, lidded dishes, sugar bowls and other handmade pottery inspired by the Australian landscape.
Like what you see?
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
www.handmadepottery.com.au
Materials: Clay, ceramic, glazes.
This handmade ceramic stein is a rustic, earthy masterpiece—crafted for beer lovers, coffee drinkers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of handmade pottery. The interior features a smooth, oatmeal-brown glaze that flows over the rim and transitions into a mottled green exterior glaze, creating a natural, organic finish.
Each stein is wheel-thrown, high-fired, and glazed in our Australian studio using local materials. With a generous 500ml capacity and a comfortable handle, it’s perfect for everyday use or as a standout gift.
Holds up to 450ml – perfect for beer, cider, or coffee
Oatmeal brown interior glaze flows over the rim into a rich mottled green finish
Made from high-fired stoneware for durability
Microwave- and dishwasher-safe (hand washing recommended for longevity)
Generous handle size – great for larger hands
One-of-a-kind handmade piece – small glaze variations make it unique
Quantity: 1 ceramic stein
Size: Ø 8.5 cm × H 14 cm
Material: Stoneware
Finish: Oatmeal interior / Mottled green exterior
Made in Australia
🎁 A thoughtful gift for men, Father’s Day, beer lovers, or anyone who loves handmade ceramics.
Every handmade pottery mug begins as a lump of clay on the wheel before being carefully shaped, trimmed, glazed and fired. If you'd like to learn more about the process behind creating these everyday favourites, you can read more in my blog:
The Making of Handmade Pottery Mugs →
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery
Bring the calming colours of the Australian landscape into your daily coffee ritual with this handmade 400ml ceramic mug from the Bush Creek Earth Collection by Buxton Pottery.
Wheel-thrown and individually glazed in our Melbourne studio, this one-of-a-kind mug features soft flowing aqua, sage green, warm sandstone and rich earthy brown glazes inspired by creek beds, weathered rock formations and native bushland. The gentle flowing glaze creates a landscape unique to this individual piece.
Designed for everyday comfort, the slightly taller profile makes it ideal for generous coffees, tea, herbal infusions or hot chocolate while sitting comfortably in the hand.
No two mugs are ever identical, making each one a functional work of Australian handmade pottery.
✔ Handmade in Melbourne, Australia
✔ Wheel-thrown stoneware pottery
✔ Comfortable 400ml capacity
✔ Food-safe glaze
✔ Dishwasher safe (hand washing recommended)
✔ Microwave safe
✔ One-of-a-kind flowing glaze
✔ Part of the Bush Creek Earth Collection
The Bush Creek Earth Collection reflects the natural colours found where water winds through the Australian bush. Soft aqua greens blend with warm ochres, sandstone browns and rich earth tones, creating glazes that evoke creek banks, moss-covered rocks and native landscapes.
Every firing develops differently, ensuring every mug has its own distinctive character.
Every Buxton Pottery piece is individually wheel-thrown, trimmed, glazed and high-fired by hand.
The subtle variations in glaze flow, colour and form are a hallmark of genuine handmade pottery and celebrate the individuality of each piece.
Pair this mug with coordinating Japanese tea cups, spoon rests, sugar bowls, lidded dishes and bud vases from the Bush Creek Earth Collection to create a beautifully cohesive handmade pottery collection inspired by the Australian landscape.
Buxton Pottery creates small-batch handmade ceramics in Melbourne, Australia. Every piece is thoughtfully crafted to combine everyday functionality with timeless design inspired by nature, ensuring your pottery is both beautiful to use and made to last.
Like what you see?
Follow along for new releases and behind-the-scenes on:
📸 Instagram @buxtonpottery1
📘 Facebook @BuxtonPottery