Espresso cups from CasaBarista

Espresso Cups from CasaBarista

A good espresso can make your day much better and give you the energy to be productive. However, making an espresso is not as simple as it seems. Good cups may be just as important as a good machine. An espresso cup is known for its size, but why we actually use it for that specific coffee is unknown to us. Still, there are reasons to pour your coffee and espresso into the right cup. And nothing is, of course, as important as a good taste of your coffee.

What is an espresso?

In 1822, the demand for coffee and espresso cups grew, and a method was devised to press hot water through finely ground coffee using steam pressure. In 1900, specifically 1901, Luigi Bezzera patented an innovative process for preparing coffee. This resulted in a ‘first generation’ espresso machine that was exhibited at the international fair in Milan in 1906. In 1950, Ernesto Valente invented the first more commercial espresso machine. Making a real espresso is a delicate process and is defined by the following characteristics:

– 6.5 – 7.5 grams of coffee;
– 30 ml (milliliters);
– 20 – 30 seconds extraction time;
– 8 – 9 bar brewing pressure and
– 92 – 96 degrees Celsius.

In summary, it is about pushing water at about 95 degrees Celsius through about 7 grams of coffee under a pressure of about 8.5 to 9 bar for 25 to 30 seconds to make one espresso of 30ml. You recognize an espresso by the intense flavor, the brown crema layer, the low caffeine content, and the small espresso cup in which it is served.

Espresso as coffee consists of three basic flavors: acids, sugars, and bitters. That is why an espresso is stirred briefly in the espresso cup. If you don’t do that, your last sip will taste very sour because the acidic flavors settle at the bottom of the espresso cup. There are many different coffee types based on espresso, such as ristretto, caffe lungo, latte macchiato, and espresso martini. The basis of all these types is a deliciously brewed espresso but with its own twist, such as a milk or alcohol addition. In this way, there is the perfect cup of coffee in the perfect coffee cup or espresso cup for everyone.

The taste of your espresso in the espresso cup depends on many factors. Initially, on the correct preparation, but of course also on the coffee itself that you use and the grind size. The darker the coffee is roasted, the more bitter the taste. A lightly roasted coffee, also called blond, is often fresher or cleaner (read a pleasant acidity) in taste. The grind size of the coffee is also important for the taste. Finely ground coffee has more space to release aromas and will taste more bitter. If a coarser grind is used, the extraction process takes longer and more acidic flavors come forward.

Why use an espresso cup?

To bring out the flavor of coffee, an espresso is no different than other coffee variants. An espresso is originally served in an espresso cup, and that is not without reason. The appearance, thickness of the material, and size all play a role in the coffee experience. An average espresso is about 30 milliliters of liquid and is therefore served in a small espresso cup.

One of the reasons to use small espresso cups for espressos is that there is less surface area of the cup, so the coffee cools down less quickly. Additionally, an espresso cup is designed so that all the flavors and aromas of the coffee are concentrated and come into their own best during drinking. It is also designed so that you can easily stir or swirl (or swirl) to ensure that the three different layers are well mixed. And all that, of course, without spilling.

You buy your new espresso cups at CasaBarista

If you are looking for new espresso cups to enjoy your coffee deliciously at home and fully enjoy the aromas and flavors, then CasaBarista is the right place. You have a choice of different coffee cups and espresso cups in their assortment, including the espresso cup. You can choose the Rocket People Cups Espresso in the color white and grey, or the Rocket Espresso Cups in white, but you can also go for another brand, namely the Nuova Point espresso or the Ancap espresso cups. CasaBarista also has espresso cups from Bezzera. So you can purchase the perfect espresso cup for your espresso and ultimately enjoy every moment with the perfect taste and aroma sensation.

Do you want to complete your tableware and do you not only make espressos? Then also look for the other coffee cups or espresso cups at CasaBarista, such as for cappuccinos and lattes.