What is the difference between ceramic, stoneware, and earthenware?
Ceramic is the term used to describe all kinds of fired clay product. Earthenware is product fired at the lowest temperature and is much more delicate- almost always requires hand washing and is not for microwave use. Stoneware is fired at a much higher temperature than earthenware.. and as a result is much more durable than earthenware- it is harder,can stand up to the dishwasher and is generally microwave safe.
