BLACK, HOT AND SWEET - THE ESPRESSO
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of espresso and discover the sophistication of fine espresso cups
A COFFEE THAT IS FULL OF HOSPITALITY
Espresso – coffee that doesn’t take long to make? This belief is a widespread myth. In fact, the word “espresso” comes from the Italian “caffè espresso”, which refers to a coffee that is made at the express request of the guest, and has absolutely nothing to do with express delivery.
Quite the opposite: a good espresso requires calm and care in preparation, and with the fine crema – the delicate, golden-brown foam on top – is a veritable culinary masterpiece. The mini black coffee is served in special coffee cups that, when it comes to their claim to perfection, are clearly on the same level as the classic coffee beverage.
Find out all sorts of exciting things about the popular espresso here as well as your favourite espresso cup – whether classic or modern, with or without a handle, colourfully decorated or puristically white.
THE HIGH ART OF THE ESPRESSO
In theory, espresso is a method of making coffee in which water is forced under high pressure through very finely ground coffee beans. In practice, the making of the perfect espresso is almost a science of its own. It is the ideal interplay between freshly ground coffee beans, pressure and temperature that results in the aromatic espresso with crema.As a general rule: a basic espresso is made by forcing 40 ml of hot water at 86-90 °C through around 7 g of ground coffee at a pressure of 8 to 10 bar in 25 seconds. Sounds complicated? Fortunately, modern portafilter or automatic coffee machines – such as the exquisite coffee machines made by the Italian leather manufacturer GIOBAGNARA – do most of the work for you, leaving you with more time to choose your loveliest espresso cup.
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They may be small, but they’re unbeatably special: espresso cups are not simply mini coffee cups. They are full of craftsmanship for the perfect Italian moment of pleasure. Espresso cups must keep their contents hot, delight the mouth when drinking and, of course, be comfortable even in large hands. If they then also delight the eye with stylish designs and elegant decorations, then the espresso enjoyment is perfect.
AURÉOLE CLAIR DE LUNE
An espresso is the traditional end to a good meal. You can add a brilliant highlight after any dinner with the AURÉOLE CLAIR DE LUNE espresso cups in the bold colours Rouge, Orange, Citron, and Violet – elegantly refined with 24-carat gold.
The chic espresso cups also look good on the coffee table, and can be individually combined with the white and black espresso cups in the AURÉOLE CLAIR DE LUNE series. Matching saucers with a raised centre are a further exclusive detail: the espresso cups with the recessed base are the perfect fit
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TOUCHÉ
Handleless cups for your espresso? The FÜRSTENBERG porcelain manufactory shows us that this is indeed possible without burning your fingers with its double-walled TOUCHÉ cups. With an extra thin shard and maximum craftsmanship, the TOUCHÉ espresso cups are very sophisticated, surprisingly light porcelain cups.
This modern version of the espresso cup also appeals for its matt finish with a special feel and, as the TOUCHÉ LA MER, with the finely worked reliefs of various sea creatures. TOUCHÉ has received the Red Dot Design Award 2012 and the German Design Award Special Mention 2014.
MY CHINA! CA'D'ORO
For CA’ D’ORO, the finest burnished gold refines pure black-and-white contrasts. You can choose between a classic espresso cup with a handle or a slender small cup for your espresso. Various designs on the espresso cups and saucers provide exciting combinations on the prepared table.
The play with geometries is seen in classic stripes, squares, circles and other patterns with an architectural appeal. Discover SIEGER BY FÜRSTENBERG espresso cups in fascinating designs on our service form MY CHINA!.
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OTHER TIMELESS ESPRESSO CUPS
Collectors of espresso cups are not the only ones who will be happy here. With a variety of white and decorated espresso cups in historical and modern forms, FÜRSTENBERG offers the right espresso cup for any table. They all have one thing in common: they make the enjoyment of the little cup of coffee perfect.
PORCELAIN ESPRESSO CUPS FOR PERFECT ENJOYMENT
There is a tremendous range of espresso cups in the most diverse materials. Time and again, trends are created from ceramic, glass and earthenware. But the timeless classics are porcelain espresso cups. No wonder, because the “white gold” of porcelain offers many advantages for the sophisticated little cup of coffee:
• High quality
• Good heat storage
• Long-lasting
• Easy to clean
• Insensitive to acids and alkalis
WHAT MAKES FÜRSTENBERG ESPRESSO CUPS SO SPECIAL
Made from high-quality manufactured porcelain, FÜRSTENBERG espresso cups add a timeless elegance to the coffee table – whether the forms and designs are created in collaboration with internationally renowned designers or in the company's own studio. The espresso cups all appeal for:
• The variety of shapes and designs
• Sophisticated details for the perfect enjoyment
• Matching saucers, milk jugs, sugar bowls or the complete service
• Dishwasher-safe finish
• Quality Made in Germany
HAND-MADE WITH A PASSION FOR DETAIL
Did you know that all the handles of the FÜRSTENBERG espresso cups are lovingly put by hand to the turned body of the cup? The technical term for this is to attach a handle.
Espresso cups tend to be thick-walled to keep the temperature better. One exception, and a particular touch of sophisticated craftsmanship, are the espresso cups in the TOUCHÉ series, which have an extra thin porcelain shard but also have an excellent insulating effect thanks to their double-walled design. A cup bottom with a rounded transition to the wall favours the development of the fine crema in the espresso cup.The elegant little porcelain cups are also polished by hand. This is the only way to ensure the espresso cups all have the perfect, smooth finish.
That's why at FÜRSTENBERG we still say that every cup passes through 100 hands. This care and passion for detail makes every espresso cup a product of genuine craftsmanship
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MIX & MATCH COFFEE CUPS
Espresso is the coffee that is specially made for the guest. But what if your guest wants a different coffee speciality? Not a problem. With our many different shapes and patterns, you can serve any coffee in style and conjure up a wonderful Mix & Match coffee table.
Whether you combine different cups in a series or different collections individually, you'll always find the perfect cups here:
• Espresso cups
• Cappuccino cups
• Large and small coffee cups
• Porcelain cups for café Americano or the popular classic filter coffee
Let us inspire you – and stay creative!
DIGRESSION: THE SMALLEST COFFEE SERVICE
Espresso cups are undeniably small, but FÜRSTENBERG's smallest ever coffee set can be seen in the middle of the table in the famous group of figures “The Coffee Party”, created in 1772 by the French sculptor Jean (or Jacques) Desoches. The coffee party consists of more than 80 pieces of porcelain, each one of which was individually made and the various items then combined by hand. This group is the most elaborate porcelain sculpture ever made in Fürstenberg, and can now be admired at the MUSEUM SCHLOSS FÜRSTENBERG
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