Espresso Cups
November 6, 2009
Favorite Espresso Cups - #1 - Bodum Pavina
The Bodum Pavina is still my favorite espresso cup to enjoy everyday espressos in, with its light design and cool double wall, it lets you experience the shot of espresso in so many ways, that it elevates the experience above taste and smell. By adding in a three dimensional visual enjoyment, the espresso cups, or glasses rather, the shots come alive, as you witness the swirl of the crema being created during the the brewing and its delicate balance perched atop the espresso as you start to enjoy it. I tend to use them to share with friends while we stand around the kitchen, and enjoy a casual espresso, versus the more formal espresso cup on saucer style of sharing after dinner or at a party.
At Amazon -
Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Espresso/Shot Glass
November 5, 2009
Favorite Espresso Cups - #2 - Illy
Illy has the prominent collection of espresso cups around, and it's always a treat to see the new ones when they come out. On a regular basis they work with well known artists to celebrate their work in the form of a new espresso cup collection. The works are usually stunning, and are all based on the classic design that is probably one of the best known cup designs in the world.
More at Illy
November 4, 2009
Favorite Espresso Cups - #3 - Nespresso
Nespresso has a simple design to their white espresso cups that mirrors their simple approach to making espresso. Put in a capsule, push a button and excellent espresso magically appears each and every time. Their designs are not simple to get such a simplified experience, and offer total eye candy in the dizzying array of beauty when they put out new machines - their most recent is the Nespresso Citiz.
For me, the Nespresso cups are a classic design with gradual sloping sides to cradle the top notch crema you get every time. The cool, contemporary spoons are a great way to finish the presentation. I use these when I entertain, and crank out a few espressos at a time after dinner.
At Nespresso
November 3, 2009
Favorite Espresso Cups - #4 - Gimme Coffee
Today I am going to highlight the Gimme Coffee Espresso cup - definitely one of my favorites for its simple design and understated but bold logo. Like many espresso cups, it is not as much the cup itself, as the association of the cup with the shop. Like a pilgrimage, I return to Gimme in Ithaca whenever we visit to sample some of the best coffee in the world. The straight shots are not for beginners, and are very short, very powerful and very complex in flavor. The shops are well known in town and in NYC (and well written about in the press) for their quality approach to offering up a work of art in a cup. For me, they are the penultimate local coffee shop, it's just too bad I live a few hundred miles away.
So as much as this cup represents Gimme, it also represents the cup of your local coffee shop. Go ahead, head over to your local shop, buy some special drink ware and and support your local shop.
November 2, 2009
Favorite Espresso Cups - #5 - Lavazza
This week we're going to count down favorite espresso cups. It's pretty personal to have your favorite espresso cup or coffee mug; I know that I definitely have my preferences in the cabinet every morning. I would imagine that you do too. Ones for slow mornings, ones to go, ones for company, ones that are special, and ones that break and you don't care.
Coming in at number five on my list is the Lavazza espresso cup. I love the straight sides on this, and the strong statement of the design as the sides align with the logo stripe. One can't help but imagine yourself in a cafe in Italy enjoying one of these. These are also the cups I enjoy my espresso in when I visit Caffe Vittoria in the North End of Boston, an eclectic cafe that has some old world charm, and a hopping night time feel as a destination of choice as diners pour out of the italian restaurants all over the neighborhood. It's a good mix of locals and not to add to the mix. A little pastry and an espresso to top the night off? Perfect.
August 13, 2009
Lucaffe Espresso Cups
There are a lot of great Lucaffe ESE Espresso pods to choose from, and of course you might just want to pick up a matching set of espresso glasses to serve that awesome espresso in. The Lucaffe glasses/cups are 2 ounces, and come as a paired set of cup and saucer. It's about 3 inches high and 2 inches across with gold lettering.
There is also a Cappuccino glass and a tall Latte glass.
At PodMerchant Lucaffe Espresso Cup
February 27, 2009
Run and Join the Circus Espresso Cups
Etsy is an artist market online that serves as a clearinghouse for merchandise to find its way to adoring buyers all over the world. I was looking around the other day and found these Espresso Cups and had to pass them along.
these "Run and Join the Circus" cups are just one of the fantastic coffee/espresso related items that are selling on Etsy. Go check it out.
At Etsy - Run and Join the Circus Espresso Cups
February 19, 2009
Paris Espresso Cups
If you've been to Paris and sipped Espresso by the Eiffel Tower, you may just enjoy reliving the vacation with this cup. Great gift and way to remember those days in the "City of Lights".
Dishwasher safe, and at only about $6, a steal.
At Sur la Table
January 29, 2009
What's Your Favorite Coffee Mug?
Intensely personal, and a bit of a billboard for our lives, your own coffee mug is more than a functional container to hold the coffee. Most people I know pick a mug or two, and stick with them, liking the feel, size, look or statement that they make when drinking out of them.
I happen to be drinking out of this Gimmie Coffee mug; my favorite right now, for my drip coffee at work (we have a pod system there). Sure it's different and takes a bit of getting used to in order to drink out of the side of the mug, but on these cold New England mornings, there is no better way to drink out of this thing than to cup it with both hands and sip out of the front of the mug.
I also never tire of telling people about one of the best little coffee roasters and coffee shops in the world - Gimmie Coffee.
Sure you can get one of these David Pier type mugs elsewhere, but you'll need the Gimmie Coffee logo to have one as cool as this one.
at Gimmie Coffee
December 4, 2008
The Beauty of the Illy Espresso Cup Collections
Illy is well known for their coffee but almost equally well known for their amazing designs for their iconic espresso cup that graces so many cafes and kitchen tables around the world. Illy has a nice look at some of the cooler designs at their site that might just entice you to consider buying these pieces of art to supplement your china collection (or plastic beer cup collection).
Check out the Illy Espresso Cup Collection Gallery, once there, click on the image for a show.
Don't forget you can also get the world's finest Italian espresso. Sign up for the illy espresso membership program and enjoy easy ordering and home delivery.
November 6, 2008
Stackable Colored Espresso Cups
For those of us who are short on space, a stackable set of espresso cups can be a lifesaver. If you happen to think the plain white ones are a boring drag, these rainbow colored ones might just brighten up your day.
At Amazon - Stacking Espresso Cups set 
October 30, 2008
Revol Pill Espresso Cups - His and Hers
I don't know here, not exactly your standard espresso cup set, but certainly an interesting one and certainly a conversation starter. These cups can sit and look like a huge Tylenol capsule sitting on the counter - could just be a cool bit of counter art. On the other hand it might just be the perfect cure for a hangover.
Made of porcelain, dishwasher safe, 2.75 ounces. Imported from France.
At Amazon - Revol Pill Set of Two Espresso Cups
October 24, 2008
Simple White Espresso Cups
It doesn't come any simpler than this - basic porcelain white espresso cups. Easy on the eyes and the fit in with a minimalist design theme. Oh, yea and they are pretty inexpensive too - $15 for the set. Heavyweight and dishwasher safe.
At Amazon - Konitz K100 Coffee Espresso Cups and Saucers Set of 4
August 27, 2008
Nigella Lawson Espresso Cups
For the UK, Nigella Lawson probably doesn't need much introduction, but for those of us from the US, we need to think of her as a younger Martha Stewart. An accomplished critic, and cookbook author, she also has her own TV show and now has her own cookware line. From that line, we find the Nigella Lawson espresso cups, an interesting design that keeps with the egg shape of the rest of the line. Not only is it visually appealing, but very functional. The extra space is a great place to hold some petit fours, or maybe a cookie for the rest of us. The cups come in three colors, black, cream and blue.
At Amazon - Nigella Lawson Espresso Cups
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