LOCAUPIN 3-piece porcelain condiment set review: good enough for the table

LOCAUPIN Set of 3 Porcelain Condiment Jars with Bamboo Lid and Tray

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Quick verdict

Three porcelain jars with bamboo lids, a tray, and a teaspoon for around โ‚ฑ548. Porcelain protects ground spices from light, and hides how much is left.

At a glance

BrandLOCAUPIN
TypeCondiment and seasoning set
Priceโ‚ฑ548 (as of Aug 9, 2026)
Owner rating4.9 โ˜… from 249 reviews
ShopLOCAUPIN Philippines
Units sold685

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • Porcelain blocks light, which keeps ground spices from fading the way clear glass lets them
  • Bamboo lids and a tray make it presentable enough to leave on the table
  • Comes with a teaspoon, so you are not fishing one out of the drawer

โœ— Cons

  • Porcelain hides the level, so you only find out it is empty mid-cook
  • Bamboo lids need drying by hand and will mark if left wet
  • Three jars only, so a big spice collection needs more than one set

The LOCAUPIN 3-piece set is the one in our kitchen organizer coverage you would not mind putting on the table. Three porcelain jars, bamboo lids, a tray, and a teaspoon, for around โ‚ฑ548.

Why porcelain instead of glass?

Because light is what kills ground spices. Paprika, chili powder, turmeric, and dried herbs all fade and lose their smell sitting in clear glass on a bright counter. Porcelain blocks light completely, so what you put in stays closer to how it went in.

The catch is exactly the same property in reverse: you cannot see the level. With glass you glance and know. With porcelain you find out it is empty when you tip it over a hot pan. It is a real, daily annoyance, and it is the price of the protection.

The bamboo lids and tray are what lift this above kitchen storage. It looks like tableware, so it moves from counter to dining table for a meal without looking out of place. The included teaspoon saves the usual drawer hunt.

What are the limits?

Bamboo needs hand drying. Left wet or soaked, the lids swell and mark. This is not a set that goes in a dishwasher.

Three jars is the core, not a collection. Salt, pepper, sugar, and you are full. A wider spice range needs a second set or something else alongside.

Porcelain chips on a tiled floor as readily as glass, so the material is no more forgiving of a drop.

Is it sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ548 as of August 9, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. That is the dearest item in our spice storage coverage and roughly โ‚ฑ183 a jar, against about โ‚ฑ39 a piece for the Cooker King eight-piece. You are plainly not buying it on price per jar.

What the money buys is materials and presentation: porcelain that protects the spice, real bamboo, a tray, and a spoon. For a household that eats at a set table, or gives this as a housewarming gift, it holds up. For pure storage, it does not.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want your salt and pepper on the dining table rather than hidden in a cupboard, or you are shopping for a gift that looks considered. It is the right choice when appearance and spice quality matter more than capacity.

Skip it if you just need somewhere to put eight seasonings. A glass set gets you far more jars for the money and lets you see them.

See how it ranks in our best kitchen organizers in the Philippines roundup, or compare materials in our kitchen organizer buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Need capacity rather than presentation? The Cooker King 8-piece seasoning bottle set covers jars and oil bottles for around โ‚ฑ309. Want one decorative jar rather than a set? The Deli Vusign VS946 cactus jar is around โ‚ฑ109.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is porcelain better than glass for spices?

For keeping them good, yes. Light is what fades ground spices and dulls their smell, and porcelain blocks it completely where clear glass lets it through. Paprika, chili powder, and dried herbs all last noticeably longer in an opaque jar. The trade is that you cannot see the level, so you find out it is empty at the worst moment.

How do I care for the bamboo lids?

Hand wash and dry them straight away, and never leave them soaking. Bamboo is a natural material: soaked and left wet, it swells, marks, and eventually splits at the seal. Wiped and dried, the lids last years. This is the one part of the set that will not survive a dishwasher.

What should go in the three jars?

The everyday three for a Filipino kitchen: salt, ground pepper, and sugar. If your cooking leans elsewhere, chili powder and garlic powder are strong candidates, because both are ground spices that suffer most from light. Three jars is deliberately the core set rather than a full spice rack.

Is it presentable enough to bring to the table?

That is what the tray and the teaspoon are for. White porcelain with bamboo lids on a matching tray looks like tableware rather than kitchen storage, so it can move from the counter to the table for a meal and back. Most plastic or all-glass sets do not manage that.