Tableware is not just a container for a drink, it emphasizes the character of coffee, helps to maintain temperature and taste and aromatic characteristics. It is an important part of the coffee culture that is rapidly evolving along with the industry.
Cup of Espresso
The smallest coffee cup is for espresso. The standard volume is 35-40 ml, it is also acceptable to serve this drink in 60-90 milliliters. Important features of the drinkware are their small size and the presence of compacted walls for better temperature retention.
The correct container is made of porcelain or ceramic with a dense layer of coating inside and has the shape of an inverted trapezoid.
Americano cup
Americano cup is much larger. The recipe is simple: espresso + water. Also optional cream, milk and various additives. In addition, coffee etiquette does not quote a cup filled to the brim. The best choice for americano is considered to be 180 ml.
This allows you to maintain the desired temperature of the coffee and leaves room for toppings.
Espresso with elastic milk foam
Espresso and elastic milk foam are served in a coffee pair (cup and saucer): 170-220 ml. A cappuccino cup 170 ml is considered universal. It is often used as a container for coffee with cream, doppio, lungo and other popular drinks.
Latte
Latte is a coffee and milk drink that combines espresso, milk and lush foam. Initially, it was served in tall transparent glasses with a rounded handle on a short stem.
Also in use high cups made of ceramic or porcelain with a volume of 250-320 ml. In many coffee shops, you can find elegant glasses without handles at all, as well as simple mugs with original ornaments.
Frappuccino
For Frappuccino, cups of the largest volume are used – up to 500 ml. A blend of cappuccino, frothed milk and ice cream, whose fragile texture needs to be preserved for as long as possible, is usually served in tall transparent glasses.
They help to avoid defects and visually enjoy the coffee and milk aesthetics.
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