ARKADIA vs BLANC NOUVEAU Mokka Untertasse: Which Saucer to Pick?

Quick answer

Choose the BLANC NOUVEAU Mokka Untertasse if you want a pure white, understated saucer that blends into any table setting and costs less. Pick the ARKADIA Mokka Untertasse if you prefer the classic ARKADIA aesthetic and are willing to pay more for it.

Design language: understated white vs classic ARKADIA

The BLANC NOUVEAU saucer is defined by its clean white finish, which the catalog describes as fitting seamlessly into both classic and contemporary settings. That makes it a safe choice when your other tableware is mixed or when you want the coffee itself to stand out.

The ARKADIA saucer carries the classic ARKADIA aesthetic. The catalog calls it understated and timeless, but it has a distinct collection identity rather than the neutrality of plain white. If you already own ARKADIA pieces, matching the saucer keeps the table consistent.

Price and value: a clear gap

At catalog prices, the BLANC NOUVEAU Mokka Untertasse is USD 34.50 (compared with a USD 50.00 reference price), while the ARKADIA Mokka Untertasse is USD 96.20 (compared with USD 130.00). The ARKADIA costs roughly three times as much.

Both are fine porcelain from KPM Berlin, so the difference is not material quality but design and collection. If you are adding a single saucer to an existing set, the BLANC NOUVEAU is the lower-risk purchase; if you are building an ARKADIA table, the higher price buys visual consistency.

Matching your moka cup

Both saucers are designed for moka or espresso service, and the ARKADIA is described as fitting standard coffee servings. The catalog does not list exact diameters or cup compatibility, so the safest match is to pair each saucer with a cup from the same collection.

If you are matching a cup from another maker, check the saucer's well size against your cup's foot before ordering. Neither product page supplies a measurement, so this is a case where you should confirm with the retailer rather than assume.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Price vs collection consistency: BLANC NOUVEAU saves money and fits mixed tables; ARKADIA costs more but keeps an ARKADIA setting uniform.
• Neutral vs signature look: Choose BLANC NOUVEAU for a quiet, pure white saucer; choose ARKADIA if you want the collection's classic identity on the table.
• Cup matching caution: Neither catalog entry gives a diameter, so pair within the same collection or confirm dimensions before buying for a non-KPM cup. Measure your cup foot and ask for the saucer well size if you are mixing brands.

Product facts

• BLANC NOUVEAU Mokka Untertasse: Pure white (Blanc) finish that highlights the coffee’s colour. The neutral white makes the saucer easy to combine with existing cups and table linens.

  

• ARKADIA Mokka Untertasse: Features the classic ARKADIA aesthetic, suitable for the collection. It is the coherent choice if you already own or plan to build an ARKADIA set.

  

Which saucer fits you?

Best for

• Buyers who want a low-cost, pure white saucer that works with any cup
• Those building a mixed or contemporary table setting
• Anyone adding a single saucer to an existing white porcelain set

Not for

• Collectors committed to the ARKADIA pattern who need visual consistency
• Buyers who prefer a saucer with a distinct collection identity over plain white