Consider that an espresso is about 60 ml. The cup in which this coffee is served should be no bigger than 90ml If the cup is too big, the crema spreads out, becomes thin, and disappears quickly. How big should an espresso glass be? Size. Ideally, an espresso cup should be 2-3 oz If the … Read more
Glass or porcelain? Most Italians will drink their coffee out of one of the heavy porcelain cups that you see ranged on top of the coffee machine, incubating, ready to be filled. But look around the bar and occasionally you will see people drinking it out of small glasses: no handle just an oversized shot … Read more
Like lattes from locales like Italy or France, a spanish latte, or café con leche, is coffee mixed with hot, usually scalded, milk. As the name implies, this drink originated in Spain , but it is now equally popular across Latin America, the Philippines, and certain parts of Florida. Is Spanish Latte actually Spanish? You … Read more
Most coffee houses use traditional white porcelain cups to serve the classic cappuccino, bearing in mind that size, shape, and material of the cup are important for flavor enhancement, heat retention, and presentation. What do you serve a cappuccino in? Traditionally, cappuccino is served in a cup with a saucer , so if you’d like … Read more