Espresso Cups - The Diversity Of A Cup
May 12th, 2009
Espressos are usually made using a special machine and once made, is usually consumed from a ceramic cup that is exclusively made for drinking espresso from. Espresso is an Italian drink made by colluding hot water and steam with finely ground coffee at high pressure. It is much thicker and has a high caffeine content compared to ordinarily brewed coffee and hence often forms the base liquid for other popular coffee preparations like latte and cappuccinos.
The caffeine contained in espresso is almost three times as high as that in normal coffee. It is often used as the base for other coffee based concoctions like latte and cappuccino. Special machines are used to prepare this fine drink and the general preference is to sip it from an espresso cup, made from ceramic and often unique in design.
Espresso cups come in various colors, shapes and sizes and are usually made from ceramic. They can be thick or thin, double walled to insulate the hands from the heat of the liquid within and to keep it hot for a longer time. Typically they are made to contain 2 to 3 ounces of espresso and are accompanied by a saucer. A huge industry has sprung up to cater to the needs of the huge coffee drinking population by providing cups that sport themes, designs, logos and catch phrases.
There are also cups that can be customized or personalized as per the user’s needs. You could have your name etched on the cup in striking fonts and colors or have it display your favorite world monument, the leaning tower of pizza or the Eiffel tower, both reminiscent of the place of origin of this drink.
There are cups that are made out of artificial materials that are made from unbreakable material. Most people prefer having their drink from a breakable ceramic though as there is something vulgar about a synthetic one that is unbreakable. The ceramic cups usually are meant to contain two to three ounces of the drink and are usually accompanied by a saucer. There are also cubs that are stand alone.
Espresso cups come in different shapes, sizes and colors and the cost of these cups have direct bearing to these attributes. A hand crafted cup that is of a unique design would be more costly than a mass produced mug. The cost also bears a direct relation to the durability and costlier cups tend to last longer.
The prices vary from a few dollars to hundreds, depending on the designs, quality, brand name and durability of the cup. Customized or personalized cups often cost more. Although ergonomics and design aesthetics are the prime determinants for the value of a cup, there are themed cups too that could display images reminiscent of Disney cartoons or the beautiful English country side.
Traditional cups replete with saucers are also popular but have a more formal air than stand alone ceramic cups that tend to be sporty in appearance and infuse fun. A complete set of traditional coffee cups could be very costly too compared to a single mug. Ultimately it is what the drinker wants that matters.
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