Italy is most often associated with coffee when you think of that nation. Some people love it lengthy, while others prefer decaffeinated, restricted, double, or dotted with milk. Italians favor espresso, which has gradually come to represent Italy. It is assimilating progressively into the tradition. Regardless of the time of day, coffee time is always present in Italy.
Italians, therefore, live with coffee in their daily lives; they trade, produce, and enjoy talking about and celebrating coffee's aroma, body, and cream, as well as the blends, roasts, and grinds that make a cup of coffee. In Italy, coffee is typically served in glass or ceramic cups. There are paper cup vending machines in offices, stores, and stations for coffee. However, these are mainly used in cases with no other options. Italians prefer their coffee to be made and served professionally.
Italians most frequently use the Demitasse cup. Although you might think of them as espresso cups, the little coffee cup's official name is a demitasse cup. In French, a demitasse is a half cup. About 60 to 90 milliliters can fit in the cup. They are called "half cups" because they are half as big as a typical coffee cup.
The Demitasse is typically made of ceramic, porcelain, or both. Sometimes they are framed in a metal base with a metal handle and made of glass. Most demitasse cups are the traditional white tint, although occasionally, you can find ones with vibrant colors or patterns.
The greatest coffee cup in Italy will have a rounded bottom that allows the coffee to swirl and makes it easier to sip every last bit of your priceless brew. Additionally, Italian espresso cups need taper bottoms for the cream to sit on top of the cup.
The top manufacturers of Italian coffee cups include:
1. Illy
Not just because of the Italian espresso cups they produce but also because of their superior coffee and equipment, Illy is one of the first brands we need to discuss. Illy makes adorable espresso cups and saucers with plenty of lovely patterns.
2. Bialetti
The espresso cups created by Bialetti are two-piece cups ideal for displaying your freshly brewed coffee because they are made of glass. These cups also feature a double layer on the inside, enhancing the coffee's appearance.
3. Segafredo
Segafredo does not require an introduction; it is a well-known brand worldwide. If you don't have the traditional Segafredo cup and saucer set, your coffee won't taste the same. There are four cups and saucers in the set. Unlike other brands, Segafredo only offers its distinctive white cups with the logo—Italian espresso cups.
4. Kimbo
Along with various espresso shot cups, Kimbo also sells a set of mosaic or Renaissance-style espresso cups. A sight to behold is the 6-piece espresso cup set with renaissance decor. You would keep something like this in your glass cabinet.
More include Pellini, Deruta Italy, Ceramiche de Simone, Bormioli Rocco, Tazz D'Oro, and others. By now, you should be aware that Italy is a nation with solid coffee culture.
Baci, Chiara
