It is a shame that the cappuccino cup is fading away and being replaced by a microwaveable mug or even paper cups for convenience that people can take to the office with them. There is nothing better than sitting at a bistro in Rome or Paris overlooking a busy street watching all the action and sipping a warm cappuccino in a porcelain cappuccino cup. There is something about traditions that are really special and they really add to the atmosphere.
A cappuccino cup is just not for effect. It is not because it looks pretty, but porcelain retains the heat. Adding frothy milk to espresso will obviously get cold more quickly than most hot drinks and so you will need something that keeps the heat in. An added plus factor is that these cups are kept on top of the espresso machine. If you have a capresso espresso machine or a capresso coffee maker or something similar you can steam the cup to make it warm. You will never be able to get the same effect with a plastic cup.
The difference between a coffee shop in Europe and that of the States is the preference between quality and quantity. If people in America could learn to appreciate quality instead of quantity the tall and short mugs could be eradicated and we could go back to serving cappuccinos in a porcelain capuccino cup.
There are cappuccino cups you can buy from an espresso shop or online that you go serve with your cappuccino machine at home. These are a great asset to have if you are having a dinner party and can be a real treat after a heavy meal and you don't want to serve a dessert as well. They can also be used to serve an actual dessert in such as a cappuccino chocolate mousse for example.
About Cappuccino Machines
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Grove Square Cappuccino, Pumpkin Spice, 24-Count Single Serve Cup for Keurig K-Cup Brewers List Price: Sale Price: $8.77  |
DescriptionCreamy, steamy and a little dreamy, enjoy an indulgent Hot cup of Grove Square Cappuccino,the Variety Pack offers a great selection of 3 favorites for the entire family to relax and enjoy. Hazelnut, with its sweet buttery overtones of Hazlelnut flavor, smooth to perfection, or choose the pure taste of French Vanilla that enhances the flavor of bold vanilla and coffee in perfect harmony... |
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Bormioli Rocco Verdi Cappuccino Cup with Stainless Steel Handle, Set of 4, Gift Boxed List Price: Sale Price: $15.99 |
DescriptionStainless Steel combined with glass in a contemporary style coffee series. |
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Konitz Coffee Bar Cappuccino 6-Ounce Cups and Saucers, Set of 4, White List Price: Sale Price: $19.50 |
DescriptionAt Konitz everything revolves around mugs! Konitz offers a wide assortment of coffee and tea mugs, as well as espresso, cappuccino and café-au-lait cups with flower, animal, artistic, modern and trendy decors... |
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Stackable Porcelain Cappuccino Cup & Saucer 9 Pc Set Sale Price: $17.23 |
DescriptionThis 9 piece Porcelain cappuccino cup and saucer set has a stylish chrome wire rack for space saving storage. Classy and functional, the easy going style of this set is easily paired with other patterns and colors... |
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NEW, 6 Oz. (Ounce) White Porcelain Cappuccino Cup & Saucer Set, Latte / Coffee Cups, Restaurant Quality - Two (2) Sets Sale Price: $14.50 |
DescriptionAttractively modern simple style yet designed specifically for cappuccino/coffee enthusiasts, these quality cappuccino coffee cup and saucer sets makes ideal cappuccino coffee serving to a any home, cafe or restaurant setting... |
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