Espresso Cup

The first thing to do is to determine your priorities for your espresso cup purchase. What is most important to you? The most common factors to consider are:

• • Porcelain sets of 6 run $20 to $50 (and a lot more)
  • Stainless steel run about $15 for a cup and saucer
  • Glass $7 for singles, $12 to $20 for sets of 2
  • Porcelain
  • Glass
  • Stainless steel
  • Single cup
  • Cup and Saucer pair
  • Set of cups & saucers (from 2 to 6)
  • These run the gamut. Choose you style, choose your artist
  • It is beyond the scope of this article to guide you on the collectability of espresso cups. Start with ebay to get a feel for the market and work your way in slowly if you are doing this as an investment.

Price range

Type of material

Quantity of matching cups in a set

Art Pattern

Collectability

Once you know what you are looking for and what your priorities are it is time to do a little research. You want to find a store that you trust and a price that you think is right. It is often hard to get a good sense of an art pattern or of the overall quality of a cup without seeing and holding it in person. The ergonomics of a cup can be a big turn on or turn off factor for you so trying before you buy is always a good idea.

Some of the more common brands of espresso cups include:

• Bailetti
• Bodum
• Francis! Francis!
• Illy Schwung
• Saeco
• Segafredo
• Teaposy
• Tognana
• WMF
• And many more

If you are giving espresso cups as a gift then you might way to pay attention to the boxes that the sets come in. The designer art sets often come with very elegant packaging.

Here is to finding your perfect espresso cup and many wonderful small moments of escape with it!

Common spelling variation: Expresso Cups

Espresso Shot Glasses

One of my favorite brands of espresso shot glasses is Bodum. Common Bodum models include the Pavina Espresso Cup at 2 ounces, the Canteen at 3 ounces and the Assam, another 3 ounce model. Bodum makes a big deal out of the glass they use and for good reason. They use Borosilicate glass which is a strong heat resistant glass that weighs less that regular glass. It is basically the same as scientific lab glass. Because it is resistant to temperature swings, it keep warm drinks warm longer and even cool drinks cool longer than regular glass. Their espresso glasses are also hand blown so there is some variation from glass to glass. They are dishwasher and microwave safe. As with most espresso cups, pre-heating is a good idea prior to brewing your espresso.

Espresso shot glasses are relatively inexpensive with many espresso glasses ranging in the $12-$15 range. The Bodum Canteen model can be found online for a set of 2 at $15 and the Pavina model runs $12 for a set of 2.

Luigi Bormioli makes slightly larger espresso glasses at 4 ounces. A set of 4 of them can be found for just over $20 online. Luigi Bormioli also makes larger Latte and Cappuccino glasses in the same double wall construction method in 10, 13, 12 and 16 ounce sizes.

I hope you enjoy using espresso shot glasses as much as I do!

One thing that you will want to have in mind when you are looking through different espresso cups sets is the color that you would like to have. A lot of people have their kitchens decorated in a certain color pattern that matches their style and personality, and the dishes that they use all match as well. You espresso cups should be no different. If you are one of those people then you will want to get cups that match the rest of the dishes that you use or that match the other appliances in your kitchen.

Another thing that you will want to have in mind is the material that you want for them to be made of. You will find most likely that an espresso cups set will be made of glass or porcelain, but you will be able to find cups that were made for sipping hot beverages out of that are made of plastic as well. The ones that you choose will be your personal preference, but you will want to make sure that you choose some that are made for holding hot beverages in order to make sure that nobody gets burned when they are drinking their espresso.

If you want to provide something fancy for the guests in your home then you may want to consider purchasing an espresso cup and saucer set. This way you will be able to gather in a sitting room and everyone will have a place where they can hold their beverage when they are not busy sipping on it. This will make guests feel important and elegant.

If you are someone who just wants to have cups that your guests will be able to enjoy their espresso in then you may consider getting cups with designs and decorations on them. There are a lot of unique espresso cups that you can find that your guests will both love and enjoy. By having the things in mind that you would like for your espresso cups set to feature you will be able to provide your guests and yourself with a more pleasurable cup of espresso. You will also be able to save a lot of money by knowing the specifics about the cups that you would like to purchase.

One thing that you will want to consider about expresso coffee cups is the color that you would like to have. The traditional color that coffee shops use is white, but you will be able to find and expresso cup set in just the right color for your kitchen. You will want to take the color of your other dishes into consideration when you are trying to choose the right set. If you have a certain color of dishes then it will make the expresso cups blend in a lot better. Of course, you could choose to purchase a white set that will stand apart from your other dishes and will still give you the feeling that you are enjoying a hot beverage at a coffee shop.

Another thing that you may want to think about is type of expresso cups that you want to use. If you are someone who enjoys having a cup of expresso to take with you on the go then you will be happy to know that you will be able to find other types of cups besides glass expresso cups. You will find paper expresso cups that are made for enjoying your hot drinks on the go. If you are going to use paper cups then you will want to make sure that you get the right ones so that you will be able to get the enjoyment that you deserve to get from your hot drink.

Depending on how much expresso you like to drink you will want to get the right size cup. You will be able to find cups that are smaller for those who only like to have a small drink in the mornings, but you will also be able to find larger cups for those who like the long lasting taste of their expresso treat. You will also want to locate cups that are made for hot drinks so that you will not have to worry about burning yourself with the hot liquid that is contained inside.

There is no better thing in the world to some people then waking up in the morning and pouring a nice cup of expresso. Whether you have time to sit down and drink it out of a nice cup and saucer or you are one of those people who have to take your expresso with you on the go you will need to find some good expresso cups to drink it from.

When you start looking around you will find that there are many different coffee espresso cups that are available and you will have a lot of options to choose from. One thing that you want to do is figure out which style you would like to choose for your cups. One style that is available is a cup and saucer combination that is usually smaller in size and is great for being able to enjoy your espresso in a living room or den area of your home while watching the morning news.

Another thing that you will want to consider is the type of decoration you would like for your cup to display. You will be able to find several espresso coffee cup sets that are plain as far as color goes, but there are also individual cups that provide a little more personal touch. You can get espresso coffee cups that have expressions that match your morning personality and will give you something to look forward to as you drink your espresso each morning. There are several different colors and designs available so you are sure to find a few cups or even a set that will fit your personal style.

Another thing that you will want to do is find a place to purchase you cups from. There are a lot of stores that sell glass espresso coffee cups that will provide you with a good bargain. However, there are a lot of things about going shopping that several people do not look forward to. There seems to be a lot of hassle and people that you have to put up with in order to make the purchase that you want to make. A lot of people have found that it is more convenient and cost efficient to stay at home and shop online.

There are several online stores that will help you to save money with their low prices and will also give you the convenience that you are looking for by being able to shop from the comfort of your own home. By shopping online for your espresso coffee cups you will be able to have a lot more options available as far as the colors and designs that you want to display on your cups. There are also several online stores that offer some very good discounts and free shipping so you will be able to save a lot more money than you would at your local department store. No matter which design you want or where you shop the cups that you pour your espresso into will make a huge difference.

Porcelain Espresso Cups

The traditional material for espresso cups is porcelain. Porcelain espresso cups are a ceramic and are strong, hardy and have a nice translucency. There are typically two types of porcelain cups: art or designer cups which are made to higher quality standards (but slight less durable) and Bar cups that are much more durable but are made to a lower quality. In 1992 Illy began making porcelain espresso cups with art designs where only all white or company logo cups were available previously.

In general the thicker the porcelain is the better. This is due to the fact that thinner porcelain will not hold heat as long as thicker porcelain. If you pre-heat your espresso cup before putting the espresso in it, your drink will stay hot for a longer period of time. The thin walled cups cool down quicker and this will cool your espresso faster as well.

Glass Espresso Cups

Glass and crystal cups are easy to manufacture and they have a naturally good look to them. You will find a lot of glass espresso cups that are double walled. The reason for this is to increase the thermal properties of the cup to keep your espresso hot longer. Glass espresso cups add artistic flair through their initial shapes and by etching designs directly on the glass.

Stainless Steel Espresso Cups

Stainless steel has a very modern appeal to is so it may fit your style and décor better than other materials. Stainless steel cups are most often polished to a mirror like finish but they can also be found with satin finishes. Stainless steel espresso cups are also made as double walled cups to improve upon their thermal properties.

Other materials

Espresso Cups are made from other materials but they are much less common.

If you are a traditionalist, porcelain espresso cups are the way to go. If you like the looks of glass or stainless steel cups then you are good to go with those. If you are into the art and collectability of demitasse cups then the porcelain designer espresso cups will fit your bill. Porcelain, glass or stainless steel, you won’t go wrong with any of these types of Demitasse cups.

Bar Sets – Usually more rugged and durable construction with slightly less finishing details. Bar sets are often what you will be served with at your local restaurant.

Cup tray – the tray where you place your espresso cup when you begin to brew

Cup Warmer – the part of the espresso machine where you place the espresso cups to warm them prior to brewing the espresso.

Demitasse – Another name for espresso cups. Typically 2-3 ounces in size.

Demitasse Spoons – A demitasse or espresso spoon is smaller than a teaspoon.

Designer Sets – These are the high quality porcelain cups that usually have a name brand designer’s artwork on them. Certain patterns have become very highly collectable.

Dosage – The amount of coffee used to product an espresso

Cappuccino Cup – These are very similar in style to espresso cups except that they are usually around 6 ounces in size.

Espresso Cup Sets – The word sets refers to many groupings of espresso cup items. A set can refer to a cup and a saucer. Sets also refer to more than one pairs of cups and saucers. Sets can come in 2 pairs of cups and saucers up to 6 pairs of cups and saucers.

Materials that espresso cups are made from
• Glass Espresso Cups – a good choice in double walled construction that improves thermal properties
• Porcelain Espresso Cups – the traditional material used to make espresso cups. The art or designer models have become very collectible.
• Stainless Steel Espresso Cups – a good choice in double walled construction that improves thermal properties

Pods – a self contained single serving of ground coffee. Often come in standard configuration called ECS (Easy Serve Espresso). Pods can also be found as “single serve coffee”.

Thermal Insulated – Thermal Insulated is a term used to describe a cup that has been designed to aid in heat retention. The most common method of thermal insulating is the double walled designed used in glass and stainless steel espresso cups.