Espresso Cups Overview

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:24:48 +0000

Espresso Cups are a fantastic combination of artistry and function. Espresso coffee cups are also called Demitasse cups and there is a lot of science behind making a perfect espresso cup.

Espresso coffee cups generally range in size from 2-3 ounces and if you load up your espresso with extra goodies you may want to go with slightly larger size cups.

There are a variety of materials used to make espresso cups, but they are traditionally made from porcelain. You can also find espresso coffee cups made from glass and stainless steel.

Function – Besides containing the espresso, the number 1 job of an espresso cup is to make sure that the espresso stays warm until you are done drinking it. Pre-heat your espresso cup prior to use by giving it a bath in hot water. This will help keep your espresso warm for a longer period of time. For porcelain cups, the thicker the porcelain is the more heat it will retain. Glass espresso cups have a double walled design to insulate your espresso and keep it warm longer. You will also find Stainless steel cups that are thermally insulated with double wall construction.

Aesthetics- Let’s not kid ourselves. A good looking espresso cup adds to the pleasure of the entire espresso drinking experience. Some folks are all about the material, some about the functional design (those double walled glass cups look cool!) and some get excited about the art. Ever since Illy started making designer cups in 1992 they have had a strong following. There is even a strong collectors market for designer espresso cups. When a particular pattern is retired from production, they almost automatically become more valuable.

There is another term that you should be familiar with when looking for espresso cups and that is “bar set”. The bat sets are the cups and saucers that are typically used in restaurants. They are often must sturdier in design, but a notch lower on the quality side of things. A bar set could be exactly what you are looking for due to the construction and price range.

There is a lot to consider when purchasing your next espresso cup set. Make sure the cups perform well, find cups that excite you due to their artistic qualities and make sure they are within a price range you can afford.

Happy espresso drinking!

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Espresso Cups Overview