It once was tea, but now it’s coffee which is the most well-loved hot beverage in England, America, and Europe!
In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of coffee shops opening on the high street, and now almost everyone has espresso glasses and a coffee machine at home.
However, there is an art to making and serving good coffee, and the use of quality espresso cups and glass espresso glasses plays an important role, as they help elevate the taste and aroma of the beverage and make it look appealing.
Whether you like a straight-up espresso shot, Americano, Latte, or Ristretto as your morning caffeine kick, they all look incredible served in espresso drinking glasses.
But why use coffee shot glasses rather than regular ceramic mugs? What espresso glass cups are best for serving coffee? And how do NUDE espresso glasses differ from other glass espresso cups on the market?
Let’s find out.
Here’s a look at espresso coffee cups, their use, and why items from the NUDE espresso glass range are the perfect addition to your home, office, or coffee nook.
NUDE Glass Espresso Cups & Glasses Models
Visit a decent independent coffee house, and chances are you will see the Barista behind the counter with a variety of ceramic coffee cups and glass coffee shot glasses.
There is a long-standing debate over which is best—an espresso glass or a porcelain cup to serve coffee- but in recent years, coffee glasses are winning the battle.
NUDE produces clear espresso cups in several attractive designs, all crafted in fine lead-free crystal to enhance the glass's look and appeal.
Styles of NUDE glass espresso cups include:
- Curved and Stemmed Espresso Glasses: An innovative and stylish take on a regular flat-based glass espresso cup, a stemmed base and curved bowl allows for easy grip and oozes style and sophistication. The NUDE Delizia Set of 2 Espresso Glasses is a great example. The set is made from heat-resistant crystalline glass and is perfect for holding a single or double coffee shot or Americano.
- Handled Espresso Drinking Glasses: Transparent, short-stemmed coffee drinking glasses like the NUDE Addict Set of 2 Espresso Glasses are versatile and can hold many hot beverages. Ideal for use around the home, office, or coffee shop, they are crafted from heat-resistant crystalline and have an easy-to-hold glass-blown handle on one side. Lattes, Americanos, mochas, and marocchinos all look and taste incredible in this espresso glass design. You could also serve hot toddies, herbal tea, Irish coffee, or even some desserts in attractive coffee glasses such as this.
- Dual-Purpose Glass Espresso Glasses: The epitome of clever craftsmanship, a dual-purpose coffee glass is not only practical but also a talking point for the drinker. The NUDE Dual Set of 2 Espresso Glasses consists of two brilliantly clear, heat-resistant crystalline glasses joined base-to-base. Turn it one way to serve a 55cc espresso shot, the other a 100cc latte, Americano, flat white, or glace. This glass is the perfect coffee drinker companion!
Espresso Cups for a Perfect Morning Ritual
Many people reach for coffee in the morning or grab an espresso on the way to the gym or the office.
Coffee is well-loved for a good reason. The caffeine it contains wakes you up and gives you a familiar, comforting hug in readiness for the day ahead.
Serving coffee in quality glass demitasse cups or glass espresso glasses appeals to the eye. The clear lead-free crystalline used in NUDE espresso glasses is easy to clean and stain resistant, so it’s a breeze to take them out of the dishwasher first thing and serve yourself your morning beverage before heading out of the door.
Consider starting the day with an espresso served in these NUDE glass espresso cups:
- NUDE Dual Espresso Glasses: If you’re running late or can’t decide whether to start your day with an espresso shot or a long Americano, no problem! The clever design of the NUDE Dual espresso glass can accommodate both long and short beverages. Crafted from heat-resistant crystal, it can be turned one way to serve a single measure, the other for a double, or if you prefer your coffee served with milk, added water, or cream.
- NUDE Delizia Espresso Glasses: The perfect size for an espresso shot on the go, the Delizia espresso glass has subtle curves and a short stem for easy grip. The lead-free crystalline glass is brilliantly clear, letting the beauty of the coffee shine through. This set of attractive glass espresso shot glasses comes in a set of two.
Elegant Espresso Glasses for Coffee Breaks
Compared to ceramic, glass quickly absorbs heat and retains it for longer. Heat-resistant crystalline glass is remarkably durable. If the glass isn’t chilled before serving a hot drink, it will retain warmth without shattering and allow you to hold it with ease.
The good looks and versatility of glass espresso glass sets make them perfect for daily use, for display in the office, or as a gift for a coffee-drinking colleague. Their use means you can enjoy a hot beverage for longer during coffee breaks or while attending meetings.
All NUDE glass espresso cups come in attractive sets of two.
One NUDE bestseller is the NUDE Addict Set of 2 Espresso Glasses: This elegant, stylish glass espresso cup set looks great in the boardroom coffee nook or on the workplace counter. Addict espresso glasses have a simple, tapered silhouette and familiar form. They are versatile and perfect for espresso shots or longer hot beverages. They are made from the finest NUDE lead-free crystal and come with a sculpted glass handle for easy grip. Consider using Addict espresso glasses during your next coffee break – you could also pair them with NUDE tumblers or other items from the NUDE drinkware range.
Espresso Cups for Your Daily Coffee Ritual
Italian espresso cups, short espresso shot glasses, or stylish tall glass espresso cups – the choice of vessel you use to serve your daily coffee is a matter of personal preference.
At NUDE, we believe there are too many choices in life. This is why our ethos is to make things pure, stylish, and simple.
NUDE glassware is renowned for its fuss-free aesthetic and creative approach to premium glassware, be it a fine crystal decanter, whiskey glass set, champagne glass, or espresso glass.
Our acclaimed team of designers takes pride in their work. They skillfully craft elegant pieces that are as practical as they are timeless and appealing, each adding style and elegance to your home, office, bar, or occasion.
Our espresso glass range is all formed out of the finest NUDE toxin-free, lead-free crystalline. This medium adds sparkle and brilliance to the form and allows us to be more creative in their glassware design.
Take the NUDE Duel Set of 2 Espresso Glasses, for example. This contemporary dual-purpose design is as innovative and contemporary as it is simple and practical. It comprises essentially two joined glasses: an espresso shot glass and a long coffee glass. Made from lead-free crystal, it is the ideal design for a discerning coffee lover who enjoys a short espresso shot first thing and a longer hot beverage during their coffee break. This glass epitomizes our “simple is beautiful” approach, with a sleek and eye-catching silhouette and highly functional form that fits seamlessly into today’s coffee-loving modern life.
The Effects of The Espresso Cup on The Coffee Experience
It’s easy to assume that coffee can be served in any ceramic mug, plastic cup, or even a disposable cardboard beaker. However, if you’re a coffee connoisseur, the enjoyment of the beverage is important, and most of these materials will affect the taste and aroma of the drink.
There’s nothing elegant about drinking a beverage from a cardboard or plastic cup. Although these materials are inexpensive to produce, coffee cups are made from the soil easily, and they feel flimsy and cheap.
Ceramic mugs are stronger but tend to hold odors and residue from previous drinks. In addition, they are opaque, so you can't see the subtle layers of a latte or appreciate the intense, dark color of an espresso shot.
In contrast, a good-quality heat-resistant glass espresso cup has no odor or taste. Its clear form feels smooth and elegant, and it won’t retain any residual residue or aroma from a previous beverage.
Fine lead-free crystal coffee cups, like the NUDE Addict Set of 2 Espresso Glasses, are toxin-free, have easy-to-grip glass-blown handles, and are brilliantly clear. Sipping your favorite coffee from NUDE Addict glasses is a pleasure, as they are specifically designed to enhance the rich flavor of the drink and the look of the beverage in the glass.
Whatever type of coffee you prefer, if you really want to heighten your drinking experience and savor each sip, NUDE handmade crystalline espresso glasses offer the solution. So next time you reach for a regular mug, think again and opt for a coffee glass from the NUDE espresso glass collection!
