Espresso cup recommendation

[simmo3801]

I'm looking to buy a couple of espresso cups that are both good to drink from and reasonably priced. I'm aware there are some lovely art inspired cups from the likes of Illy and La caffe out there but I can't justify that sort of cash at the moment.

 

[Mikael]

Buy some second hand commercial cups, made in bone china/stone - you can often get whole sets cheapish on the Bay and such places... Lasts forever.

 

[simmo3801]

Thanks Mikael I'll have a browse

 

[antdad]

I hate those thin walled bone china ones, thick walls retain heat as long as you preheat them of course. I agree with Mik you could probably get a commercial set of 6 for less than £15.

 

[simmo3801]

I hate those thin walled bone china ones, thick walls retain heat as long as you preheat them of course.

I agree, it's the thick commercial type that I'm looking for.

 

[Johnus]

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One of the best ideas that I found. Have a set for reg sizes Coffee Cups just like it. Bought them at a church sale. $1 for each set!! No makers marks or country of origin marks.

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[Lose the beard]

You may be able to find something suitable here. The prices don't look bad either.

I've never used them before so don't know what they are like.

http://www.coffeecups.co.uk/

 

[antdad]

Some nice thick walled espresso cups there...a TSR espresso cup?

 

[Lose the beard]

TSR Espresso cups, now theres an idea

 

[norman]

Try this site reasonable prices.
http://www.coffeaonline.com/coffee-accessories/italian-coffee-cups/page-1/

 

[antdad]

I bought some clear espresso shot glasses, good for admiring the shot but little else I think.

 

[pedro083]

Try the twin walled glass ones from cream supplies. These are the ones I use most.
http://www.creamsupplies.co.uk/espresso-dual-wall-glass-75ml/prod_1782.html

 

[shrink]

i love the cheerfully coloured "Le Crouset" espresso cups. Small, well made, solid and stylish

 

[antdad]

This is a serious question, are they cast iron?

 

[Count of Undolpho]

This is a serious question, are they cast iron?

Just what I was thinking!

 

[shrink]

no.. the cups are from their stoneware collection lol

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