Noble coffee requires an appropriate “framing”. The container in which it is served is no less important than the cooking technology. The choice is determined by the details: the volume of the coffee cup, the material from which it is made, the thickness of the walls, and appearance. The right containers will help maintain the desired temperature of the liquid required for coffee and coffee-based drinks. Coffee shop owners buy combined options. For the office and home, you can choose a cup “to suit you.”
Cup requirements
There is no single standard that applies to a coffee cup. But there are some subtleties. Its volume directly depends on the type of coffee drink. On average, sizes range from 60-170 ml.
The thickness of the cup walls, which helps maintain the temperature of the liquid, matters a lot. For hot drinks, you cannot use elegant thin mugs - the water cools down quickly. The inner coating must be durable and withstand high temperatures of 95 degrees.
Another detail is the shape. Those cups that are shaped like an egg or an ellipse are suitable. It has been noticed that this helps to better reveal the aroma of the drink. Demitasse mugs have this shape. Volume - from 60 to 90 ml.
The designs and colors of the mug do not affect the taste of the coffee, so they are chosen according to personal preferences.
Popular manufacturers
The price of a coffee pair depends on the material used and the manufacturer. The most popular are European brands:
- Squesito. A company from Italy that produces coffee pairs from high-quality ceramics. The price of products starts from 500 rubles*;
A company from Italy that produces coffee pairs from high-quality ceramics. - Tescoma. The Czech manufacturer produces thick-walled cups made of high-quality porcelain specifically for espresso. The assortment includes products of different sizes. The cost per pair starts from 300 rubles*;
The Czech manufacturer produces thick-walled cups made of high-quality porcelain specifically for espresso. - Wedgwood. This is a manufacturer of luxury tableware. The products are made of high-quality porcelain and decorated with designer paintings. The cost of a pair is from 5,000 rubles*;
The products are made of high-quality porcelain and decorated with designer paintings. - Caffitaly. The Italian company produces not only high-quality ceramic and porcelain dishes, but also capsule coffee and machines for its preparation.
The Italian company produces not only high-quality ceramic and porcelain tableware, but also capsule coffee and machines for its preparation.
* Prices are valid for April 2022.
Paper cups
Cellulose containers have been used in industry for 100 years. But a boom in production occurred with the development of a private catering network.
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Lightweight, durable material prevents customers from getting burned. This glass costs less than ceramic dishes - 2-5 rubles versus 500-1500 rubles. It’s easy to put a picture or coffee shop logo on the container.
The size of paper cups ranges from 220 ml to 500 ml. Coffee takes up no more than one third of the glass, and the rest is water, milk, ice cream and other additives.
Did you know that such a cup is called demitasse?
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Which cup to choose for home and office
When choosing coffee utensils, you should pay attention not only to its capacity, but also to the material from which the utensils are made.
You should immediately exclude plastic and plastic products - they not only worsen the taste of the noble drink, but under the influence of high temperature, they begin to release harmful substances.
Porcelain
Vessels can be very light and thin, or heavy, with thickened walls. In such a mug, coffee reveals its unique taste and aroma; the cups have an elegant design, can be a wonderful purchase for the home and a memorable gift, from which it is so pleasant to drink a hot drink during a break at work.
Earthenware
These cups are much cheaper than porcelain, have strong thick walls and a thick bottom, and are very durable. They maintain the temperature of the coffee well, do not allow the drink to cool down quickly, and the affordable price makes such cups accessible to all segments of the population. Such dishes can be found in any home and office.
Beautiful glass coffee cups
They are made from special tempered glass. They have heat-resistant and heat-resistant properties. Elegant transparent forms with double walls serve no worse than ceramic ones, being fragile and a wonderful decoration for any apartment or workplace.
Glass ceramic cookware is a good budget option for coffee. It is presented in a very wide selection at low prices. You can always find a cup to suit every taste for your home or as a gift for colleagues.
Thermal mug
Thermal cookware has become especially popular. Double-walled coffee glasses keep your favorite drink hot for a long time. Thermal mugs are especially convenient for the office, when it is not possible to brew a fresh drink every time during the working day.
Wood, cardboard and bamboo
Such eco-friendly dishes have special properties; the coffee in them will fully reveal its unique aroma and taste. Eco-friendly coffee mugs do not heat up and you cannot burn your hands with them.
Ceramic mug with special lid
You can choose any size cup for any variety and recipe. They will delight gourmets with their varied designs and comfortable handles. And the lid will prevent the glass of coffee from cooling quickly. This mug is often complemented by a special ceramic spoon.
How much coffee is in coffee cups
Espresso
This coffee is drunk in small portions, up to 35 ml. Thick-walled ceramic baristas are heated before use to retain heat longer. Fill the demitasse only two-thirds full.
Modern cafeterias can serve the drink in a mug up to 100 ml. This is how businessmen save money on tableware - a similar cup can be used to pour other types of drinks.
Ristretto
Expert opinion
Vadim Kudryavtsev
Coffee expert, professional barista and simply in love with this aromatic drink.
Ask the barista a question
To prepare this coffee, use the same amount of beans as for espresso - 8-11 grams, but brew it in 20 ml of water.
The aromatic liquid is poured into tiny cups without handles that look more like shot glasses.
Americano
A type of espresso. For cooking, 14-18 grams of ground grains are used. Then up to 400 ml of water is added.
Americano is not as strong as espresso. Therefore, it is drunk in large quantities. Coffee shops use 170-220 ml mugs.
Eastern style
The capacity of the classic drink is 70-90 ml.
It is better to use demitasse, whose ovoid shape is ideal for a strong-tasting liquid.
Cappuccino
Consists of milk, thick foam and 8-11 grams of ground grains, which are mixed in equal proportions.
Served in glasses with a capacity of 170-220 ml. Drinking takes up the entire volume of the mug, and foam sometimes extends beyond its limits.
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Latte
It differs from cappuccino in containing 50-100 ml more milk. First, the barista heats up two milk parts and adds one shot of espresso. Top the drink with whipped foam.
For lattes, tall glass glasses with a handle are suitable, with a volume of 220-320 ml.
In Irish
This coffee contains whiskey, ground beans, whipped cream and brown sugar (molasses). The amount of grains is classic - 8-11 grams, alcohol makes up a third.
Serve in tall glass glasses, like for a latte. The hot drink is decorated with whipped cream.
Frappuccino, mochaccino, raf, freddo
The basis of these coffee drinks is espresso. Milk, cream, ice cream, syrups, chocolate, and juice are added to it.
The standard capacity of cocktail glasses is 220-320 ml. There are containers 50-100 ml larger.
In milliliters, espresso has the same volume of 40 ml, the rest of the space is taken up by “additives”.
For professional tasting, white ceramic dishes are used. In cafeterias and restaurants, the rules are not so strict, so cups in other colors are found there.
When did the first coffee cups appear?
The history of the coffee pair is no less long than that of the drink itself. But very few archaeological finds and artifacts have survived. This is explained by the fact that the cup was an ordinary object and no special significance was attached to it.
The cup was an ordinary object and no special significance was attached to it.
Story. When and by whom were they invented
It is believed that the first coffee cup appeared in Ethiopia. Residents of this country were the first to notice the invigorating effect of coffee. The drink quickly became popular among the population, and serving coffee turned into a kind of ritual. It was served in cups, the shape of which has survived to this day.
The first vessels were made from clay baked in a kiln. The cups were shaped like cups with convex edges, small handles and a saucer. These coffee pairs are still used in Ethiopia today. When you attend a coffee ceremony, you can be sure that coffee is served in a vessel that has not changed since the 8th century.
It is believed that the first coffee cup appeared in Ethiopia.
Preferences in different situations
Countries and connoisseurs
In Russia, a coffee cup with a volume of 100-130 ml is in demand, which is considered large in Europe and Asia. In the USA, they prefer to drink from impressive containers up to 180 ml, and cappuccino and latte - up to 350 ml.
Coffee gourmets prefer half-shaped containers called dmitas. They hold 60 ml of natural coffee. They pour coffee drinks into glasses up to 250 ml.
Which cups do you most often drink coffee from?
up to 130 mlot 130 and above
For home and office
To make coffee at home, coffee lovers use ceramic mugs of their favorite color with a volume of 170 to 220 ml. These sizes allow you to pour cappuccino, latte, mocha. The main thing is that there is a comfortable handle that allows you to hold a hot cup in your hands.
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For work or the office, buy medium-sized containers of 150-170 ml, which are versatile. They are also used for tea, juices, and water. Preference is given to pleasant pastel colors that do not irritate.
For a coffee shop
Cafe owners choose cups of at least three sizes:
- 50-90 ml - for serving ristretto, espresso;
- 170-220 ml - for cappuccino, latte, Americano;
- up to 350 ml – for coffee cocktails.
If you buy mugs from one supplier, you can negotiate a discount. Another plus is that the same dishes will emphasize the style of the coffee shop.
Latte mug
Latte – translated from Italian, it sounds like “milk”. This is a coffee cocktail consisting of layers of espresso, heated milk or cream and airy foam. It is served in large transparent latte glasses with a low stem and a round handle or capacious tall cups from 250 to 330 ml with oval handles. Often in coffee shops, elegant glasses or special mugs that slightly widen at the top are used to serve lattes. They are often decorated with various types of ornaments.
Everything that is American is “big”
Americano coffee, or filter coffee as it is also called, is served in a fairly large mug. In principle, if we take into account the passion of Americans for big cars, big houses, big dogs, it becomes clear why morning coffee is also drunk in large portions using large mugs. In their shape, they are similar to the previous vessel, that is, with an espresso cup, but are several times larger in size. The material used to produce the ideal vessel for Americano is the same exquisite white porcelain, but at the same time durable and resistant to high temperatures. The capacity of an Americano mug is at least 230 ml. A vessel for Americano should not be rich in decoration, striking in color or surprising in shape. The classic drink is served in the same classic and simple dishes. The saucer, like the cup itself, should be white, without reliefs or various prints. It is this combination of white and classic simple lines that allows you to highlight the deep dark color of the content.
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Cocktail glass
Glasses and special vessels are used to serve coffee-based cocktails. But since some of these drinks (the main part) are hot drinks, the glass of glasses and glasses must be heat-resistant and resistant to high temperatures. Cold brew glasses need to be just as durable, as they are “chilled” in the refrigerator before being served with a cold coffee cocktail. That is, the glass of these containers must withstand not just low temperatures, but also their sharp drop.
Latte – served in the same name Latte glass, or as professional baristas call it – “Latte Glass”. Not every glass can receive such an honor to become a container for serving this drink. As a rule, this is a tall vessel, with or without a handle, made of heat-resistant glass, with a volume of 150 ml to 300 ml.
Heat-resistant glass allows you to maintain the temperature of the contents for quite a long time, since the latte is positioned as a Long Drink, that is, a drink that is enjoyed for quite a long time.
For coffee cocktails that need to be enjoyed for a long time, Happy Ball Glass or Tumbler are also suitable. Distinctive parameters of this container:
- high walls;
- regular cylindrical shape;
- durable glass;
- volume not less than 270 ml.
An average person who is far from the coffee industry may confuse a Highball glass with a Collins glass, or even with a Shot glass. But Highball is larger than Shot and at the same time smaller than Collins.
Another vessel that can be used to serve a coffee cocktail is the Collins, which is considered both the most popular and the most common. The volume of the vessel does not exceed 130 ml, which puts it between Highball and Zombie. Heat-resistant glass and thick walls ensure the container’s resistance to both high and low temperatures. Layered cocktails are served in it. In general, glass products are intended for serving layered coffee drinks. And it is the transparency of the material, as well as the absence of edges and relief on the walls, that allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the contents consisting of different layers.
Transparent containers in which you can serve coffee-based cocktails include an old-fashioned glass, or Old Fashioned Glass. This is an ordinary glass, with a volume from 120 ml to 240 ml, without relief, decor or edges on the walls.
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The names speak for themselves
There are dishes that are least similar to containers for coffee, but which are nevertheless used to serve it. These variations include:
- Pus Cafe glass, which is used when serving layered cocktails;
- Parfait glass, which resembles a vase on a short stem, and which is intended for desserts, cocktails with ice cream or parfait based;
- Frappe glass is a glass that can be confused with Parfait, but which can hold twice as much drink.
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What about cappuccino?
It turns out there is such a variety as a “cup of cappuccino”. That is, for this type of drink there is its own separate container, which is called a “special cup for cappuccino”, and which differs primarily in volume. A cappuccino cup is larger than an espresso cup, but smaller than an Americano cup. A traditional cup of cappuccino has a capacity of 220 ml, although sometimes it can be as small as 140 ml.
It will not be possible to prepare a cappuccino in an espresso mug, since, first of all, the famous foam, which really resembles the hood of a novice of the Capuchin Order, will not fit into the vessel. That is, the cup of cappuccino should be more spacious. But a mug for Americano is not suitable either, since it is taller than wide. And a cup of cappuccino, so that the drink looks good, and various patterns and designs can be displayed on its foam, should be wider than narrow.
Well, so that everyone who decides to enjoy this exquisite drink can find out what raw materials it is made from, tableware manufacturers produce mugs indicating a particular coffee brand. So a cup of cappuccino is also an excellent marketing and advertising tool.
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