KINTO

SCS Mug 250ml

Name: SCS Mug 250ml
Brand: KINTO

budget

At about $12, the cost is in a durable porcelain body, a dishwasher/microwave-safe specification, and unusually thoughtful handle geometry—not a luxur (Porcelain) — $12

$12 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-08-083 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-02

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.3/ 10

design5.5/ 10

value7.3/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

At about $12, the cost is in a durable porcelain body, a dishwasher/microwave-safe specification, and unusually thoughtful handle geometry—not a luxury finish or branding. It is the honest-value baseline in this list.

MATERIALS

Body and food-contact surfacePorcelain

Dense, smooth porcelain is nonporous in normal use and resists coffee oils and staining better than rough clay.

CRITERIA

9/10

Food-Safe Glaze

Porcelain body; official specification says microwave and dishwasher safe. No model-specific leach report found.

8/10

Thermal-Shock Integrity

Explicit microwave/dishwasher-safe specification supports ordinary reheating and wash cycling.

9/10

Handle Ergonomics

Retailer describes a wide arched handle; independent coffee retailer says it connects smoothly and is comfortable.

8/10

Thermal Behavior

Thick, compact porcelain form provides moderate heat retention without excessive mass.

9/10

Cleanable Finish

Smooth porcelain and dishwasher-safe construction.

8/10

Build Consistency

Established production model made in Japan; not a hand-thrown variable piece.

IDEAL FOR

·Best budget buy
·8–9 oz coffee
·Pour-over setups
·Minimal kitchens

NOT FOR

·People wanting a 12–16 oz mug
·Those needing published model-specific lead/cadmium lab results

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Rounded, quiet profile; broad arched handle joins smoothly into the cup. Best for an 8–9 oz pour-over or coffee with milk; less suited to oversized American servings.