Iittala, the Finnish design house celebrated for its timeless functionality and modernist spirit, joins forces with Café Kitsuné, the cult Paris-meets-Tokyo café brand, to launch a limited-edition collection where iconic form meets the ritual of coffee.
Rooted in Finnish designer Kaj Franck’s vision of equality and balance, the collaboration revisits Iittala’s Teema line, first introduced in 1952 and reinterpreted in 1981. The Teema mug’s pure, functional shape provides the perfect canvas for Café Kitsuné’s signature latte art, turning a daily beverage into a thoughtful design ritual — a moment to pause, restore, and connect.
The collection features four subtle hues; Matcha, Sakura, Cappuccino, and Sesame; each paying tribute to color, culture, and iconic drinks. Durable, stackable, and crafted in glazed ceramic, the 0.3L mugs are designed for everyday moments, from serene mornings to quiet afternoons, bridging Nordic modernism and refined café culture.
To complement the launch, Café Kitsuné introduces a limited one-month menu in Paris and Tokyo, reflecting the four mug shades through reimagined drinks: a silky Matcha Latte, a roasted Black Sesame Latte, a perfectly frothed Cappuccino, and a fragrant Sakura Latte — each paired with an artisanal pastry and the brand’s signature fox-shaped cookie.
“In this collaboration, Nordic simplicity meets a refined café culture – expressed through objects that feel both classic and personal,” says Janni Vepsäläinen, Creative Director at Iittala. Johanna Lellouche, General Director at Café Kitsuné, adds: “It allowed us to bring our vision of lifestyle design into the home, through pieces that quietly speak to both form and feeling.”
The Café Kitsuné x Iittala Teema mugs will launch worldwide on October 16, 2025, in the four colorways Matcha, Sakura, Cappuccino, and Sesame, available at Iittala stores, Café Kitsuné locations, and online, priced at approximately 349 SEK.
