Matching Coffee Saucers: Berlin, Blanc Nouveau & Kurland Compared
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin - KPM Berlin | Published: 2026-10-27
Category: Buying Guides
Three KPM Berlin saucers, three very different budgets and finishes. Here is how to pick the one that matches your cup, your table and your wallet.
Quick answer
Choose the BLANC NOUVEAU Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse if you want a clean white saucer that disappears under any cup, the KURLAND Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse if you want a platinum-trimmed, grey-ground saucer as a visible table accent, or the BERLIN Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse – II. Sortierung if budget or everyday use matters more than a flawless first-choice finish.
Why the finish decides more than the diameter
All three saucers are made for coffee and tea service, so the practical difference is not size but surface: what the saucer does to the cup sitting on it and to the rest of the table. A white saucer reads as a neutral frame, a decorated one becomes part of the setting.
That matters most when you mix collections. A plain white saucer will sit under a patterned cup without competing; a saucer with its own relief and trim wants a cup from the same family, or at least a plain one.
The second-sorting question
Second sorting (II. Sortierung) is the honest trade-off in this comparison. It is still KPM Berlin porcelain with the same intended use, but it is not sold as first-choice ware, and the catalog does not state which specific flaw or deviation caused the downgrade. If you need a saucer that will be inspected closely at a formal table, that missing detail is a real limitation.
If the saucer is going to work every day, catch drips and take the occasional knock, that same uncertainty costs you nothing.
Buying a saucer on its own
None of the three records lists available option types, so you cannot configure a different size, colour or trim here. You are choosing the saucer as catalogued. If you already own cups, check the collection name before ordering rather than assuming any KPM Berlin saucer will sit correctly under any KPM Berlin cup.
Decision rules for choosing your saucer
- If your cup is patterned or from another collection: Choose the BLANC NOUVEAU Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse. A clean white saucer frames a decorated cup instead of fighting it. Match the saucer to the cup's level of decoration, not to its brand.
- If the table setting should carry a quiet accent: Choose the KURLAND Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse. Its platinum trim and grey ground are designed to stand out against a plain cup and simple linen. Keep the rest of the table plain so the trim stays the focal point.
- If you need several saucers or expect daily wear: Choose the BERLIN Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse – II. Sortierung. It is second-sorting porcelain, so accept that the specific deviation is not described before you buy. Order one first and inspect it before committing to a larger set.
- If you are unsure which cup the saucer must fit: Identify your cup's collection first and buy the saucer from that same line. The catalog lists no option types here, so there is no size or colour to adjust after the fact. A saucer that matches the cup's collection is the only reliable match.
The three saucers at a glance
- BLANC NOUVEAU Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse: Part of the BLANC NOUVEAU collection and made in classic white porcelain as a matching saucer for both coffee and tea. Its plain white surface is the safest match for cups from other patterns and for tables where the porcelain should stay in the background.
BLANC NOUVEAU Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse - BERLIN Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse - II. Sortierung: Sold as II. Sortierung, second-sorting KPM Berlin porcelain for coffee and tea. It lowers the entry price for genuine KPM Berlin porcelain, but the catalog does not specify the reason for the downgrade, so it suits everyday use better than a display setting.
BERLIN Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse - II. Sortierung - KURLAND Kaffee- & Tee-Untertasse: Features a simple platinum trim and a grey ground that accentuate a fine relief. This is the saucer that adds a deliberate accent to the table, which means it works best with restrained cups and table decoration rather than busy patterns.
Who each saucer suits
Best for
- Buyers who want one white saucer that works under coffee and tea cups from different patterns
- Anyone setting a calm, understated table where the porcelain should not dominate
Not for
- Buyers looking for a decorated saucer that makes a statement on its own
- Anyone who needs a saucer with a different size, colour or trim than the one catalogued
