For me, the answer is easy: an insulated,
double-walled, glass cup. Beautiful to the eye and good feeling in the
hand.
Serve your espresso-based milk drinks in a heavy ceramic mug and your drinks immediately lose heat.
For
this reason, I use an insulated, double-walled, glass cup that prevents
rapid cooling. Another plus, these cups stay cool to the touch even
when preheated. I like to fill my cup with water and heat it in the
microwave while I grind and tamp the beans.
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| A latte I made for Judy. |
The
only downside to these cups is durability. Light glass cups are
fragile. I know. I have already broken one. I knocked it over and the
inside glass liner shattered. I have heard others complain about the
cost but I find stores like Homesense, Marshalls and Winners offer a
good selection at excellent prices.
Insulated
glass cups are practical and nice looking. The coffee appears to almost
float in a clear cup. The espresso and the thin layers of crema and
foamed milk are clearly visible. Unlike some plastic mugs, glass cups do
not impart off flavours.
For me, preheated, double-walled glass cups are the best. Love 'em.
