The Moai tiki mug in two lines
This is a tall tumbler shaped vessel in hand-painted ceramic, with the Moai head as its subject in a turquoise finish, weighing 700g. It is the crossing point between the most recognisable subject of the category and its quietest shape.
Who it is for
For a bar that wants the Moai without the bulk of a carved mug. On a tumbler the subject is present but set into a vertical silhouette, so it takes less room on the table and sits better alongside the tall glassware of the bar: it is the answer for anyone who wants the tiki reference in a venue that is not a tiki bar.
Strong subject, quiet shape
It is a combination that works for a precise reason. A mug carved in the round is an object that dominates the table and sets the register for the whole service; a tumbler with the Moai in relief says the same thing in a lower voice. On a list where tiki drinks are two or three entries among many, the second approach stops that section becoming the character of the entire venue, which is a real risk when you buy very theatrical mugs.
Specifications
- Material: hand-painted ceramic
- Subject: Moai head
- Finish: turquoise
- Shape: tall tumbler
- Weight: 0.7kg
- Dishwasher safe: no, hand wash only
Choose the Moai tumbler if
You want the Moai in a shape that does not dominate the table. If instead the tiki section is the heart of the venue and the drinks have to be noticed, the carved mugs in the same category carry far more impact.
Turquoise and the light
As with every cool, light finish, turquoise gives its best under natural or white light and goes flat under very low amber lighting. Anyone serving tiki on a terrace, at lunch or in a bright room gets the most out of this finish; anyone working after sunset with warm lights gets more from the honey or the black finishes, which work through relief.
Seven hundred grams on a tall shape
The weight is that of the medium mugs, but spread over a vertical column instead of a wide body: the centre of gravity is higher, so the vessel is less stable than a squat mug of the same weight. On a full tray or a crowded side table it wants setting down with a little more attention, and that is the only practical drawback of a tall shape in ceramic.
Care
Hand wash with a neutral soap. A long handled brush is needed for the base, as on every tall vessel. On the relief of the face, sugar residue comes off before it dries, with a soft brush. Dry fully before putting it away.
FAQ
Is the Moai a mug or a tumbler? A tumbler: a tall cylindrical shape, with the Moai in relief instead of carved in the round.
What is its capacity? The supplier does not declare the capacity for this reference, only the weight.
Is it stable on the table? Less than a squat mug: the centre of gravity is higher because of the shape.
Does it work in a dark room? Less than the dark finishes: turquoise wants natural or white light.
Can it go in the dishwasher? No, as with all hand-painted ceramic.
Does the turquoise match the mugs in the same finish? Yes, it is the same colour as the turquoise Moai mug.
The more you buy, the less you pay: 4 pieces -5%, 6 -7%, 8 -10%, on the same item.
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For the comparison between mugs and tumblers and between the finishes, there is the tiki mug guide.
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