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Lavazza cups and mugs: the Italian way to serve espresso and cappuccino at home
What you drink from shapes what reaches your palate. A thick porcelain espresso cup holds the heat and protects the crema, whereas a wider cappuccino cup gives milk and foam room to settle without running over the rim. Serving coffee in the correct cup is, in Italy, part of the daily ritual, and the Lavazza collection carries that same care onto the home benchtop. The range spans espresso cups, cappuccino cups and filter mugs, offered in coordinated sets that echo the look of Lavazza coffee machines.
The cup follows the drink
Each coffee requires a particular size. A single espresso belongs in a small, narrow cup of 60 to 80 millilitres, which concentrates the aroma and holds the shot warm. A cappuccino, needing 150 to 200 millilitres, calls for a broader rim that takes steamed milk and a layer of foam. For filter coffee and longer brews, a mug serves better: the greater capacity suits a slower, more unhurried pace. Pairing the right cup with each drink is a minor adjustment, yet it changes how the coffee tastes and feels.
Material, wall thickness and heat retention
Espresso and cappuccino cups are typically made in porcelain because it retains heat better than glass or other ceramics. Wall thickness counts as well. A denser cup keeps the coffee at drinking temperature from first sip to last, while thinner walls let that heat slip away sooner. Made in porcelain, with weight and thickness calibrated for espresso-based drinks, Lavazza cup sets deliver the coffee at the temperature the blend was roasted for and hold it there.
The Lavazza cups and mugs range
Sets for espresso and cappuccino
For the shorter drink, the Torino and Napoli Espresso Cups and Saucers arrive as a set of two porcelain cups sized for a single espresso, keeping the shot concentrated and the aroma contained. Scaled up for the milkier serve, the Roma and Venezia Cappuccino Cups and Saucers follow the same paired format at a larger volume, with room for milk and foam. Both sets coordinate with the Lavazza machine range in form and finish. Perfect for gifting to a loved one or treating yourself, these crockery sets look beautiful in any kitchen.
Cappuccino cups with a decorative note
Sold as a set of two, the Amore Cappuccino Cups and Saucers bring a more decorative design to the same cappuccino format. The styling suits a slightly more formal setting, an after-dinner coffee or a weekend brunch where the crockery earns its place on the table.
Mugs for longer coffees
When the cup needs to be bigger, for filter coffee or a long black, the Milano Filter Mug offers more capacity than an espresso cup while holding to the Lavazza design language. With its transparent finish, the Lavazza Mug Trasparenza Collection pairs visually with the A Modo Mio Deséa machine.
Frequently asked questions about Lavazza cups and mugs
What size is an espresso cup?
A standard espresso cup holds between 60 and 80 millilitres. That smaller volume keeps the shot concentrated and the aroma contained, which is why espresso cups run noticeably smaller than cappuccino or flat white cups.
Are Lavazza cups made of porcelain?
Yes. The espresso and cappuccino cup sets in this range are porcelain, a material chosen for its heat retention and durability. Mugs use different materials depending on the design, as noted on each product page.
Can I put Lavazza cups in the dishwasher?
Lavazza porcelain cup and saucer sets are generally dishwasher safe. Since decorative finishes vary between sets, checking the product description or packaging for each item is the safest course.
How many cups come in a set?
The cup and saucer sets here are sold as pairs of two. The format suits sharing a coffee with someone, or simply keeping a second cup ready without washing up between rounds.
Which cup should I use for a flat white?
A flat white sits between an espresso and a cappuccino in volume. A cappuccino cup from the Lavazza range works well, with the width for milk and foam yet compact enough to keep the drink intense.
Do the cup sets come with matching saucers?
Yes. Every cup set in this range includes matching saucers, so each pair arrives complete and ready for serving espresso or cappuccino, at the table or on the benchtop.
