New Roman Plates & Bowls

Born from a long-standing ambition to create products that seamlessly blend form and function.

Over a decade ago, we noticed the cafe industry was in need of a well-designed espresso cup, designed by those who use them daily.

Our approach is straightforward: design functional, durable, and elegant products for everyday use.

Classic [13]

Designed by coffee professionals and used by baristas and coffee lovers worldwide. Thick walled base and sides for durability and heat retention.

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Classic cup small
150ml
Classic cup small
150ml
Classic cup small
150ml
Classic cup small
150ml
Classic cup small
150ml
Classic cup small
150ml
Classic cup mini
70ml
Classic cup tulip
170ml
Classic cup medium
190ml
Classic cup large
280ml

We’ve launched Plates & Bowls!

Designing tableware has been a key goal for us this past year.
"It's a huge honour to help people set the table and be a part of those special moments shared around it" ~ Co-owner, Megan Wyper
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Created for modern drinkers

The Roman Range is our finer, lighter cups, created for the modern lighter tasting espresso. But all espresso tastes brilliant in these cups, trust us, we're professionals.

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Great for
Espresso Flat white Cappuccino Filter

Roman collection

Mini
Kawakawa 110ml
Roman Cup Mini Kawakawa
Small
Kawakawa 150ml
Roman Cup Small Kawakawa
Medium
Kawakawa 250ml
Roman Cup Large Kawakawa
Mini
Milk 110ml
Roman Cup Mini Milk
Small
Milk 150ml
Roman Cup Small Milk
Medium
Milk 250ml
Roman Cup Large Milk
Saucer
Kawakawa
Roman Saucer Mini Kawakawa
Saucer
Kawakawa
Roman Saucer Large Kawakawa
Saucer
Kawakawa
Roman Saucer Medium Milk
Saucer
Kawakawa
Roman Saucer Mini Milk

Classic cafeteria nostalgia

This is the Acme version of Aotearoa's cafeteria mug that was created by Crown Lynn Potteries and was used by Union workers from the 1950s. Perfect for those who love their filter coffee with a bit of old-school charm.

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Great for
Latte Filter Hot Chocolate

Union collection

Medium
Dolphin 230ml
Union Mug Dolphin
Medium
Kawakawa 230ml
Union Mug Kawakawa
Medium
Milk 230ml
Union Mug Milk
Medium
Penguin 230ml
Union Mug Penguin
Medium
Weka 230ml
Union Mug Weka
Medium
Whale 230ml
Union Mug Whale

Distinctive form for tea

The Bibby Cups were inspired by an early 18th century tea cup that we found at the bottom of a box. After it was created, we thought the shaped looked a little bit like Bibendum, aka the Michelin Man. Which is where the name Bibby came from.

There is a very functional reason for the shape! The wide rim allows you to sip at the perfect temperature, while the deep centre holds the heat.

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Great for
Tea Filter

Bibby collection

Medium
Milk 250ml
Bibby Cup Milk
Saucer
Milk
Bibby Saucer Medium Milk
Medium
Rose 250ml
Bibby Cup Rose
Saucer
Rose
Bibby Saucer Medium Rose

Designed for cozy moments

Bobby is a versatile mug designed for wrapping your hands around, whether it's a cup of tea, or a hand-poured filter coffee. A favourite at the Acme office for when we have brewed a filter pot of something yummy!

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Great for
Tea Coffee Filter

Bobby collection

Medium
Clay 300ml
Bobby Mug Medium Clay
Medium
Dolphin 300ml
Bobby Mug Medium Dolphin
Medium
Kawakawa 300ml
Bobby Mug Medium Kawakawa
Medium
Whale 300ml
Bobby Mug Medium Whale
Medium
Milk 300ml
Bobby Mug Medium Milk
Medium
Milk 400ml
Bobby Mug Large Milk
Large
Dolphin 400ml
Bobby Mug Large Dolphin

colours [20]

Acme may be most known as the home of cups, but we are also the home of our palette of iconic colours that adorn Espresso machines and Café tables globally.

Feijoa
Clay
Eggshell
Kawakawa
Whale
Rose
Penguin
Milk
Dolphin
Weka
Feijoa
Clay
Eggshell
Kawakawa
Whale
Rose
Penguin
Milk
Dolphin
Weka

Made of porcelain.

By coffee professionals, for mixing and matching, for stacking.

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AUG2024 Products

Our Roman Range just got a whole lot bigger!

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Nov2023 Products

Megans gift guide for the Home/Geeky Barista...

You love to hate on them but the home barista is a very particular type of barista and when purchasing coffee themed or related items you will get it wrong. Yes, you will get it wrong.
Having worked as a coffee professional for longer than I'd like to share, hi! Megan here, co-owner of Acme, President of the New Zealand Speciality Coffee Assn and of course a very professional coffee drinker. I've been given some pretty "interesting" coffee related items (sorry mum and dad). I'm here to help guide you through the process that is; buying for that loveable home barista/coffee lover in your life.

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