Espresso Cups

Espresso cups for cafés, restaurants, and hotels

Espresso is one of the most commonly served coffee drinks within HoReCa, and the cup is part of the overall experience. In café and restaurant environments, espresso cups are chosen based on three factors: how well they retain heat, how they look when served, and how they handle intensive dishwashing routines. At Tingstad, you’ll find espresso cups in a range of series and materials, from classic white porcelain to handcrafted stoneware with organic shapes.

Shape matters

The classic conical shape of an espresso cup is not accidental. It makes it easier to stir sugar in the small volume and helps preserve the crema on the surface for longer. Thick walls insulate the heat, ensuring that the espresso stays hot from machine to guest, even when there is some distance between the barista and the table.

Always preheat espresso cups

A cold cup will lower the temperature of the espresso within seconds. The recommendation is to preheat cups to 50–60°C, either on the coffee machine, in an oven, or with hot water. Espresso leaves the machine at around 80°C, and with a preheated cup, the drink maintains its optimal temperature all the way to the guest.