Earthenware is derived from clay and features a much more porous surface than stoneware. Additionally, it is fired at a lower temperature and must be glazed or painted before use. Earthenware is often a more economical choice of dinnerware, but it tends to chip and break much easier than stoneware.

Is earthenware better than porcelain?

Earthenware is more porous than stoneware or porcelain, which is why it's so great for plants! This category of ceramics consists of warm, rich, earthy clay bodies, like terra-cotta.

Is earthenware considered ceramic?

A ceramic is any of the various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain, and brick.