- These elegant sugar tongs are attractive and durable. Made from stainless steel they are ideal for placing beside your sugar bowl. The Tala Stainless Steel Sugar Tongs are perfect for sugar cubes and can be used for serving many other small items like ice cookies and small fruit. They measure approximately 12 cm (5 inches) in length. Using the sugar tongs will keep food sanitary especially for afternoon tea parties. They are dishwasher safe but hand washing is suggested to keep these tongs in pristine condition.