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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kentworld, post: 11963449, member: 35&quot;]From Google&#039;s AI info:</p><p><br /></p><p>Originally, saucers were not designed as coasters, but rather as functional tools for cooling hot beverages, as tea and coffee were initially served in handle-less bowls. </p><p><br /></p><p>Early 18th Century (Europe): As tea reached Europe, the custom of drinking from the saucer—rather than the cup—became common to allow the hot liquid to cool faster.</p><p>Mid-18th Century (Design Evolution): The center indentation or raised ring on the saucer, designed to keep the cup in place, was introduced around the 1750s.</p><p>19th Century (Handles): As teacups added handles (roughly 1810–1850), the saucer transitioned from a &quot;cooling dish&quot; to a coaster and a place to rest the spoon, making drinking directly from the saucer less common. </p><p>...</p><p>The breakfast cup is approximately 3 ¼ inches in height by 4 ½ to 5 ¾ inches in diameter. The companion saucer measures 6 ¾ to 8 ¾ inches across.</p><p>...</p><p>The term &quot;breakfast cup&quot; originated in the early-to-mid 19th century, gaining prominence as a distinct, larger type of teacup designed for morning consumption of tea or coffee. </p><p><br /></p><p>I hope this general information is helpful a bit.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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