The best porcelain espresso cups are made by Sweese.
Sweese has designed espresso cups that are:
- thick walled – retain heat
- hold 2 fluid ounces – enough for 2 espresso shots
- professional grade porcelain
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- 2 sizes – 2.3″ wide or 3.5″ side
- Set of 6 espresso cups
How tall are espresso cups
Porcelain espresso cups are only 2 inches tall, which is the perfect size for them to fit under your portafilter of your espresso machine.
How many shots does an espresso cup hold
You can brew 2 espresso shots into 1 espresso cup.
There is still enough room after brewing the espresso shots into the cup for espresso not to splash over the sides of the cup when you remove it from your espresso machine.
How are porcelain espresso cups made
Porcelain espresso cups are made from kaolin clay and cured in temperatures reaching 2600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Due to the process of making porcelain using extremely high temperatures, the color of the porcelain becomes an extraordinary white color.
Porcelain is unique in that the walls of the cups can be made thin, almost translucent when held up the light.
Porcelain is also known as “fine China” because in China they have perfected making porcelain into beautiful, high end glassware.
Porcelain espresso cups with a thick wall will retain heat for long time.
Espresso cups can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher without worrying it being damaged due to its strong makeup.
Espresso cups are meant for brewing espresso, therefore they are designed to be short and fit under your espresso machine’s portafilter.
You can brew 2 espresso shots into each espresso cup.
Swesse has designed an espresso cup that can be used for espresso tastings.
It’s nice to serve your espresso tastings with a side of freshly steamed milk. Your guests can enjoy a small macchiato with their espresso tastings.
If you’re wanting to host an espresso tasting bar, serve your espresso with a bit of brown sugar. The brown sugar adds a little bit of sweetness and will let the caramel espresso flavor come through in the espresso tasting.
Why is espresso served in a small cup
Espresso should be served to a small cup to prevent the crema from spreading too thin and dissipating. By brewing espresso in a small cup, the crema will linger on the top of the brewed espresso, which holds the caramel and buttery flavors.
What is the best size espresso cup
The best sized espresso cup is 2-3 ounces.
You can brew 2 shots of espresso in a 2 ounce cup.
You can brew 3 shots of espresso in a 3 ounce cup.
Each of these espresso cups is small enough for a layer of crema to sit on the top of the espresso, without spreading too thin and dissolving immediately.
You want an espresso cup that will be small so that the crema remains on the top of shot. This will prevent the espresso from becoming a bitter flavor, since the crema holds the buttery and caramel flavors of an espresso shot.
What are espresso cups called
Espresso cups are called a demitasse. A demitasse is the French word for half cup, meaning a small sized cup.
