Cafe Caravaggio Espresso. has produced a special coffee cup - Italian designed by Giorgio Tediolione so that you don't have to heat - as it is made from fine bone china - pour the espresso directly into the cup without losing temperature.
Motta produces a stainless steel coffee cup and cappuccino cups for travel - travel anywhere without having to worry about breaking your favorite espresso or cappuccino cup. Nothing can beat an after-dinner affogato in a Glass affogato cup - Ice cream add a shot of hot espresso and a shot of coffee liqueur make for a perfect end to a summer evening.
Double-wall Delonghi thermal shot glasses are ideal for viewing your espresso shot pour - see the crema develop and troubleshoot the grinder if the correct crema does not appear. Delonghi Double wall cappuccino glass and latte glass are perfect for summer Frappe Frappuccino and cold coffees - and no cold hands, as well as making terrific gifts for decerning coffee lovers.
Commercial coffee cups are dense and heavy in order to keep the temperature of the cup warm, so when the coffee is poured the drink is still hot. Espresso poured directly into a cold cup is a recipe for disaster. You should preheat the espresso cup 1st with boiling hot water. This ensures that the cup is hot so the espresso does not lose its temperature and also does not stick to the cup after drinking - a wet cup ensures that you will get all the espresso crema