$28.00
Handmade stoneware tapas bowl, 5″ across, hand cast and high-fired to cone 6 — built for the mezcal ritual spread and tough enough for daily bar use. Food-safe glazes, dishwasher safe, free U.S. shipping.
Five inches across, two inches deep, and hand cast from stoneware clay mixed in-house. This is the bowl that lands next to the copitas — holding sal de gusano, sliced orange, or roasted pepitas while the bottle makes its rounds. The gently sloped sides keep small portions contained without fussing about it, and the smooth rim makes it easy to scoop from.
Mezcal culture is built on shared moments and unhurried rituals. The barware and accessories around those moments should reflect that same intention. This small tapas bowl does. It holds its place on a spread without dominating it, and the handmade variation in glaze — brown, golden yellow, green, or black — means no two pieces read exactly the same.
Each bowl is hand cast with in-house clay slip, bisque-fired, hand-glazed, and high-fired in an electric kiln to cone 6 — roughly 2230°F. At that temperature, stoneware fully vitrifies. The result is dense, non-porous, and durable enough for daily use behind a bar or on a home setup that actually gets used.
Glazes are formulated in-house. They’re food-safe, lead-free, and cadmium-free. The interior and exterior finish smooth; the base stays unglazed for stability on any surface. No wobble, no slip.
Because every piece is made by hand, slight variation in shape and glaze pattern is part of the design — not a defect. That’s what handmade looks like when the craft is real.
For gift buyers: this bowl pairs naturally with copitas or a handmade cocktail gift set. Group two or four together for a mezcal tasting spread, or bundle one with a copita and a cocktail accessory for a gift that earns its place on a home bar shelf. The artisan quality reads immediately — no explanation required.
For bar managers and operators building a craft cocktail program: these stack cleanly, hold up to commercial dishwasher cycles, and bring a cultural authenticity to table presentation that mass-produced barware can’t replicate. Order multiples in a single glaze color for a cohesive program look, or mix them deliberately.
For the home bartender: use it for garnishes, snacks, prep mise en place, or the ritual spread that makes a mezcal tasting feel like a proper occasion. It’s also microwave-safe, which matters less for bar use but is a genuine convenience in a home kitchen.
Pairs well with handmade copitas, tapas plates, and rectangular serving trays. Sets of two or four create a cohesive mezcal barware spread that holds up to both entertaining and everyday use.
| Glaze Options | Black, Brown, Green, Lilac, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Engraved Design | |
| Microwave Safe | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Food Safe | Yes |
| Weight | 0.625 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 3 in |
