Category: Kitchen Gadgets

You’d never put a vintage Dom Perignon in a cheap plastic cup, would you? Although a little more forgiving, the same can be said of espresso, the purest form of the coffee bean. In fact, only the best espresso cups should hold the very essence of the bean.

Bubbly served in a champagne flute usually, comes after a great achievement. The same great success for you was most likely investing in a premium espresso machine and a quality coffee grinder. Finally, all you need now is a vessel worthy of this achievement and for the delicious golden brown brew that you’ll be making.

However, there is considerable uncertainty in both the best espresso cup options and the need for them. First of all, is it necessary for espresso to have its very own cup, and if yes, which one?

Therefore, we’ve reviewed for you five of the best espresso cups so you can find the perfect one that displays your taste and sophistication. Also, you’ll find in this article a guide to help you understand what makes a great espresso cup.

Before that, though, let’s take a brief look at the top five chosen espresso cups.

Quick Look

Product Name	Image	Quality	Price	Our Rating
Konitz Coffee Bar Espresso Cups and Saucers		A	$
DeLonghi Double-Walled Thermo Espresso Glasses		A	$
Harold Stackable Porcelain Espresso Demi Cup and Saucer Set		A+	$
Bormioli Rocco Oslo Espresso Cup With Stainless Steel Handle		A	$
Zurich Double Wall Stainless Steel Espresso Cups		A	$

A Guide On Espresso Cups

Espresso Origins

Before Starbucks and Third Wave Coffee conquered the world, espresso started humbly, yet exquisitely in a small kitchen in Italy. Furthermore, the earliest but crude form of espresso machine came in 1884.

Like many other things, espresso was born out of necessity. Coffee lovers wanted a quicker alternative to brewing their beans. Hence the name “Espresso,” meaning “fast” in Italian. As a result, a type of coffee culture was born as espresso bars grew in number and became the vogue for socializing. Then came cappuccino, lattes and so forth. The rest is history.

Does it matter what cup I use?

Have you had lukewarm coffee? Yes, it’s bad. Lukewarm espresso maybe even more so.

You’d want your drink hot and to stay that way for as long

For tea lovers, there are a few things as exciting as the sound of a whistling kettle. If you’re looking to replace your old tea kettle or add to your tea kettle collection, you’ve come to the right place! Let me save you the frustration of looking through the myriads of tea kettles. Here, I’ve collected five of the best tea kettles for gas stove, so you’ll know the perfect fit for your kitchen

Descendants of the cooking pot, kettles were originally used by travelers and soldiers to boil and purify their drinking water. When they began adding tea leaves to the boiling water, tea was created! It has since conquered the world along with coffee and beer.

Whether it’s for coffee, tea, or plain boiling water, the tea kettle has become one of the most used items in the kitchen. Hence, a tea kettle should not only be durable, and long-lasting but should also complement the kitchen with great aesthetics and the melody of a good whistle.

Buyer’s Guide

Use this guide to help you choose the best tea kettle for gas stove that fits your needs and your kitchen’s theme. I’ve listed all the factors below that you can consider before purchasing your new tea kettle. If you’re a tea kettle expert, however, then you may skip to the review section.

Budget

The first thing to consider, of course, is your budget. A low-end kettle will be a quick and cheap buy that will do its job, at least for a while. On the other hand, if you’re