If you routinely drink double espressos, it’s best to opt for a 2.5- to 3-ounce espresso cup, as this will comfortably fit a double shot of espresso, even if you pull it on the long side.

If you're tried real Italian espresso, then you have definitely noticed that the cups are quite small. There's a good reason why this is the case.

Cups that hold somewhere between two to four ounces are ideal. For milk-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, 12 to 16 ounces with the capacity to hold espresso, milk, and foam are recommended.

Traditionally, Italian espresso is served in a thick ceramic vessel, but the best espresso cups also come in stainless steel, bone china, vacuum-insulated glass, and more. cb2 demitasse; delonghi ...