Espresso Cups

An espresso is best enjoyed in an espresso cup. There are classic espresso cups with handles and saucers, and cups in other designs that are also good and beautiful to drink from. Explore our range of espresso cups from famous brands.

What is the difference between an espresso and a cappuccino?

An espresso is a small amount of strong coffee. An espresso cup therefore holds less than a regular coffee cup. An espresso is about 4 cl and a cup usually holds 6-8 cl. Espresso comes from Italy where it is the most common type of coffee. There are different types of coffee drinks. An espresso is brewed from coffee beans, is strong and full-bodied and usually has a foam at the top called crema. A cappuccino consists of one third espresso, one third warmed milk and one part milk that is frothed.

Complement your espresso cups with one of our espresso machines. There are espresso machines with milk frothers and espresso machines with separate milk frothers. In an espresso machine, you can make a perfectly balanced espresso and often other types of coffee drinks such as a classic cup of black coffee or a cappuccino with lovely foam.

Different types of espresso cups

There are different types of coffee drinks and different types of coffee cups and glasses. Cold coffee drinks such as iced lattes are usually served in glasses, while hot coffee drinks are served in cups. An espresso is smaller than a normal cup of coffee and is therefore ideal for drinking in a small cup. There are espresso cups with and without saucers and espresso cups with and without handles. The cup with the accompanying saucer and handle is the one most people associate with a classic espresso cup.

Espresso cups are available in different materials. Er offer espresso cups in glass, trendy transparent cups, cups in beautiful stoneware or espresso cups in porcelain. For example, explore elegant espresso cups in white porcelain from the Pillivuyt brand. The small cup in a classic design is perfect for espresso and is beautiful to set the table with.