If you’re looking for something unique and stylish, yet still functional, a set of Le Creuset Stoneware cups can be just what the doctor ordered. Handmade in Italy, the home of the cappuccino.Doesn’t hold heat as well as higher-quality models.Gives a crystal clear view of that swirling espresso-milk mixture.Tough – it can take a lifetime of wear and tearĭeLonghi Double Walled Cappuccino Glasses.This is different from the classic teacup in which the walls are the same thickness from base to rim. The thick, narrower bottom allows for the milk and espresso to properly incorporate while the wider, thinner top allows the crema to be displayed. It should have an elliptical bottom that has thicker walls, and a wider top that has thinner walls. Plus, you can always show it off if you have a coffee bar.
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Getting the right cup size also allows you to top off the drink in the most classic, aesthetically pleasing way – with the cup full to the brim and slightly domed on the top. Otherwise, you might as well be making a latte. While the size of your cappuccino can vary, you typically want to stay under 8 oz in order to keep things from getting too milky. Here’s a video that breaks down the average size of several different espresso drinks: Now, this doesn’t mean that if your cappuccino is 5 or even 6 oz it’s going to be ruined (just make sure you keep that espresso/milk ratio on point!). The correct size for a “proper” cappuccino is set in the guide at approximately 160 milliliters or 5.4 oz. The functional elements you should consider for serving your cappuccino include the size of the cup, its shape, and how well it can retain heat. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but a well-made cup needs to meet a few qualifiers.
The truth is, the standards set by the Istituto Nazionale Espresso Italiano (INEI) are much more important when it comes to function than form. It is a white feldspathic china cup, containing approximately 160 millilitres, the correct measure to contain 25 ml espresso and 100 ml steam-foamed milk (growing to a volume of about 125 ml).
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