Apr 09 2009
Pfaltzgraff Cappuccino
The Pfaltzgraff Cappuccino collection derives its name from the strong espresso based drink. The pieces in the collection are slightly oversized and created to have a smooth, pleasing look, much like a smooth pleasing cappuccino.
Many people choose the Pfaltzgraff Cappuccino collection based on its looks but come to love the elegant simplicity and durability of the dinnerware.
The Package
The dinnerware comes as a 16-piece set with optional accessory pieces. The basic dinnerware set included 4 each of dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, soup/cereal bowls and coffee mugs. The set is extremely heavy.
The pieces are oversized, which is why they are heavy. The dinner plates alone are 11 inches and weigh close to two pounds. The salad/desert plates are 8 inches and weigh close to a pound and a half. The bowls are 20 oz. in capacity the mugs are 13.5 oz. in capacity.
The heavy weight of the pieces makes them difficult to break or damage. Even through dishwasher cycles and constant use the pieces don’t show the same signs of wear other dishes do. However, should any of the pieces be damage or broken, replacement is as easy as going online to the Pfaltzgraff website.
The Design
The design of Pfaltzgraff Cappuccino is a simple, neutral design inspired in part by the shade of the drink. The plates’ inner circles as well as the inside of the mugs and the bowls are a plain white. The outer edges of the plates are a light beige color with a slight contour. The outside of the mugs and bowls are all the same light beige with the same contoured ridges.
The neutral design and basic color make it the perfect dinnerware to mix and match with other pieces in the kitchen and on the dinner table. Adding colorful napkins and table décor are easy with the Cappuccino collection as the basis of the setting.
Caring for the Dishes
Pfaltzgraff dinnerware is made of stoneware, making them chip and crack resistant, dishwasher safe and microwave, oven and freezer safe. These dishes can go wherever they are needed.
There are some basic precautions and tips when using stoneware that owner’s should follow.
Do not subject to extreme or fast temperature changes, for example don’t go from the freezer into a pot of hot water. This can cause breakage or cracking.
Don’t submerge in water. The feet of the dishes (those that have feet) are unglazed and will absorb water which can cause them to crack.
Don’t use harsh chemicals. Pfaltzgraff sells a special cleaner for removing any stubborn stains.
Rinse cups that have had coffee or tea in them to prevent staining.
These are just recommendations and the dinnerware is covered by a five year warranty for defects in workmanship and material.
Pfaltzgraff Cappuccino is a simple yet stylish design that is well-suited for any home. It is able to go from the casual dinner to serving family and friends a formal holiday meal. The ability basic color and design make it popular for combining with other patterns to create a theme based on any color desired.
The Pfaltzgraff Company and its ability to offer a warranty and reliable products make it one of the top items requested on bridal registries.
-Sharon Chapman
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