Onis Bill Irish Coffee Glass 24 Cl - 6 Pieces
Nachtmann Noblesse Barista Cappuccino Glass 23.5 Cl - 2 Pieces
La Rochère Zinc Espresso Glass 10 Cl - 6 Pieces
La Rochère Ouessant Coffee Glass 25 Cl - 6 Pieces
The basic set by drink
Espresso: an 8 to 10 cl cup or glass. Cappuccino and flat white: 18 to 22 cl. Latte macchiato and caffè latte: a tall glass of 30 to 45 cl. Tea: a 25 to 36 cl glass, made of tempered or borosilicate glass. Water: a 20 to 25 cl tumbler, which also goes on the saucer with espresso. Iced coffee, iced tea, and fresh juice: a 35 to 47 cl long drink glass.
That covers the whole menu with six sizes. Read all about coffee sizes in our article on coffee glasses.
Glass or porcelain?
Many coffee bars choose glass for latte, tea, and cold drinks, and porcelain for espresso and cappuccino, because a thick cup keeps the coffee warmer. If you want everything in glass, choose double-walled borosilicate for espresso and cappuccino: it retains heat and shows off the crema. Read more in our article on borosilicate glass.
Choose glasses from one or two ranges so everything matches on the bar and in the cupboard. Straight-sided, stackable shapes save space behind a small bar.
How many do you need?
Two per seat for the sizes you serve most, such as cappuccino and latte, and one per seat for the rest. So a coffee bar with thirty seats buys sixty cappuccino cups, sixty latte glasses, and thirty of each other glass. Coffee bars have a fast turnover, so a dishwasher and a supply of clean glasses are more important than in a restaurant.
Count on ten to fifteen percent a year for breakage, and buy from a range that will remain available. Read all about quantities in our article on glassware for the hospitality industry. Check the sizes in our coffee glasses collection.
The right glass
La Rochère's Facettes espresso glass holds 10 cl, is heavy and tempered, and shows off the crema on your espresso. The Ouessant latte macchiato glass holds 43 cl for three beautiful layers. Find all sizes in our coffee glasses collection.
La Rochère Facettes Espresso Glass 10 cl (6 pieces)
La Rochère Ouessant Latte Macchiato Glass 43 cl (6 pieces)
Good to know
Which glass for iced coffee?
A 35 to 47 cl long drink glass with plenty of ice, or a latte macchiato glass. Read more in our article about the long drink glass.
Can coffee glasses go in the dishwasher?
Tempered glass is fine on a normal cycle. For double-walled glasses, use a lower-temperature cycle and place them upright. Rinse off milk residue immediately, or it will bake on.
Have glasses printed with a logo?
Works well on straight-sided glasses such as a latte glass or tumbler. Read more on our page about glass printing.
Frequently asked questions
Which glasses does a coffee shop need?
Espresso 8 to 10 cl, cappuccino 18 to 22 cl, latte 30 to 45 cl, tea 25 to 36 cl, water 20 to 25 cl, and a long drink glass for cold drinks. Browse our coffee glasses.
How many coffee glasses per seat?
Two per seat for the sizes you serve most, one for the rest, plus ten to fifteen percent per year for breakage.
Glass or porcelain for cappuccino?
Porcelain keeps coffee warmer. If you want glass, choose double-walled borosilicate.
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