Espresso Cups: Quick Guide for Coffee Lovers

by Molly Peterson

If you love to drink coffee, your day is not complete without your dose of caffeine. There's something about the unique smell and taste of coffee that awakens your senses and lifts your spirits. Did you know that besides coffee itself, the kind of cup you use can affect your everyday coffee experience? For example, if you love drinking espresso, you'll enjoy it even more if you have it in espresso cups.

Also known as demitasse cup, an espresso cup is a very small cup that can hold two to three ounces of liquid. Its size is ideal for holding an espresso shot. Why use a cup made exclusively for espresso when any kind of cup will do? Coffee still tastes like coffee no matter where you put it-in a teacup, mug, or even paper cup. However, using an espresso cup can make a big difference when drinking coffee. It also serves both aesthetic and functional purposes.

Typical cups for espresso are good at maintaining the heat of your drink for hours, meaning you can have your espresso steaming for a long time while you're having a business meeting or a casual meeting with your friends at home.

Available in a wide array of stylish and elegant designs, an espresso cup makes your coffee drinking something to look forward to everyday. And isn't it exciting to use special espresso cups to serve coffee to your guests?

Made of different materials, espresso cups are designed to match the taste of every coffee lover. There are so many cup materials to choose from, including ceramic, stainless steel, and glass.

Ceramic cups are the most widely used by coffee drinkers. Some ceramic cups have classic designs, while others sport attractive paintings or art prints. If you're on the artsy side, you may want a Victorian, Italian, or Dutch blue styles for your ceramic espresso cup set.

Stainless steel espresso cups are a great choice if you want more functionality. Cups made of stainless steel can hold heat well for a couple of hours.

Some people prefer glass cups that come in various colors with attractive accents such as chrome handles.

No matter what materials for espresso cups you prefer, make sure that you choose only the finest ones. When you're shopping for cups, check if they are resistant to fading, dishwasher safe, double layered, and long lasting.