Your choice is glass
If you drink espresso or cappuccino from a glass goblet, your attention will be drawn, first of all, to the quality and texture of the foam. You will subconsciously perceive coffee more loyally if the milk foam in the cappuccino is dense and high, and there is a stable “creama” (coffee foam) on the surface of the espresso. In addition, glass retains heat longer due to the low thermal conductivity of the material, and the drink will be hot for a long time. This is another plus in favor of coffee in glass, especially for those who prefer really hot drinks.
Choosing glassware for coffee
Coffee drinking traditions
Although the Italians were the first producers of espresso, this word is rarely used in everyday life. For them it is technical and unnecessary. In cafes and restaurants, just say “un coffee” and get a cup of classic coffee.
Local residents are accustomed to simple drinks. Their coffee menu is quite modest compared to other countries. The standard includes black coffee, cappuccino, latte and other drinks with milk.
To pamper themselves, the Italians came up with espresso with the addition of chocolate, milk with foam and cocoa. It's called Morocchino. Shakerato is also a popular drink - espresso shaken with ice, to which alcohol is sometimes added.
Coffee with milk in any form is not ordered after lunch. Italians quickly understand who a tourist is. If a person orders coffee in the afternoon, or a cappuccino after a heavy meal, then the verdict becomes obvious. Locals only drink cappuccino for breakfast. At other times, it is customary to drink black coffee.
Your choice is ceramics
Ceramic cups also retain heat well, but not as long as glass. The white inner surface of ceramic cups (and most often they are produced just like this: a colored “shirt” and a white inside) provides a good color contrast and presents coffee as a strong and rich drink. Also, you always see the “texture” of the liquid against the background of the inner surface of the cup. It's almost like examining red wine flowing down the sides of a wine glass.
Now about the color! Spence and Fabiana Carvalho of the research University of Campinas in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo recently conducted a series of psychological experiments. They offered coffee lovers to drink it from ceramic cups of different colors. The coffee, served in pink mugs, always seemed sweet. The strong association of the color pink and the sweet life of a girl in general, and in particular the cream with which pastry chefs so often decorate desserts, played a role here. Not surprisingly, coffee served in a green mug was rated as more sour, and the yellow color gave the drink a debatable sweet and sour taste.
Choosing ceramic utensils for coffee
How to Serve and Drink Coffee Macchiato
It is recommended to serve espresso in small ceramic cups; for drinks with pronounced layers, it is recommended to take transparent tall dishes. Some coffee shops practice applying small drawings on the surface of the foam - latte art. You can also serve sugar with a coffee dessert, but you should not abuse it so as not to disturb the delicate taste. It is not advisable to stir the macchiato vigorously; when adding sugar, stir it carefully so as not to create foam. The coffee is drunk immediately or the foam is eaten with spoons first, and then the remaining drink is drunk. Sweet pastries, chocolate, berry jelly and even cheese are most suitable as dessert.
Macchiato coffee has rightfully won the hearts of millions of people around the world. The spectacular appearance and delicate soft taste do not leave people indifferent, and the ease of preparation allows you to prepare such a drink even at home. Everyone will find coffee for themselves: strong espresso macchiato for those who love deep taste; Fredo - on a hot sunny day; caldo - to warm up on a frosty morning.
Your choice is plastic
A reusable coffee mug may be ideal for travel, but unlike ceramic and glass, plastic will absorb odors over time. And a subtle sense of smell will definitely catch it, which means the impression of coffee will be spoiled! The lids that are always paired with plastic (both disposable cups for cold coffee and reusable cups for hot coffee) interfere with the perception of such a pleasant aroma. Your nose won't benefit from coffee if you drink it from plastic cups.
It is known that we evaluate aromas in two ways: orthonasal (through the nose) and retronasal (when volatile substances “fly” to the receptors, passing behind the roof of the mouth while eating). So, according to Mr. Spence, “coffee is one of the few drinks where the orthonasal aroma we inhale is often more pleasant than the retronasal one.” The professor is perplexed: “Why are billions of coffees sold in glasses with a plastic lid that does not allow us to truly feel (hear, as experts would say) the aroma of the coffee?”
Drinking iced coffee from a plastic cup
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
Probably every coffee lover comes to Starbucks sooner or later. But how to prepare their legendary drinks at home?
Today we're looking at their Caramel Macchiato recipe:
- Pour 1 tsp into the bottom of the glass. liquid caramel.
- Add 1 tsp. Sahara.
- Then pour in a double portion of espresso (60 ml).
- Stir the drink well.
- Pour warm milk into an Irish glass.
- Then pour in the resulting caramel drink.
- Place a top of whipped cream.
- Decorate the drink with liquid caramel, cinnamon and chocolate chips.
- We insert a wide straw into the cocktail and get a classic drink from Starbucks.
Regardless of what type of coffee you prefer, hot or cold, every coffee connoisseur will find a macchiato option for themselves.
Your choice is paper
No one expects a wow effect from coffee in paper cups, and most people regard such coffee as a temporary replacement for a full-fledged drink. There is less demand for it! But if the coffee was brewed well and served at the temperature you like, it will seem tastier to you than the same in any other container. After all, reality has exceeded expectations - so you decide subjectively.
Disposable paper cups for hot drinks typically also include plastic for strength and to prevent leakage. “So that buyers don’t think too much about it,” says Charles Spence. “It’s no coincidence that takeaway coffee is often served in brown cups or with a brown ring made from recycled paper or cardboard placed on white utensils. Brown has a strong association with the earth, naturalness and ecology.”
Drinking coffee from paper cups
The tireless Brazilians mentioned above have already studied how the texture of dishes can affect the perception of coffee . In a 2021 experiment, participants were given a smooth or rough (rough) ceramic cup of coffee. The researchers found that coffee served in ceramic mugs with a rough surface was rated as bitter and dry in the aftertaste. Coffee in a smooth cup was perceived as sweeter and more drinkable.
The history of the creation of macchiato
People first started talking about this drink in the second half of the 19th century. Obeying Italian trends in culture and social life, the British flooded the Apennine Peninsula of Italy. Local tavern owners, accustomed to pouring tart cappuccino to their visitors, adjusted to the English lovers of softer coffee, diluting the drink with a large amount of milk. It was milk that gave the name to the drink; translated into Italian it sounds like “latte”. The word "macchiato" became widely known after one unknown barista wondered: could you make a latte by pouring coffee into milk, rather than the other way around? The experiment was a success and a modified drink appeared to the world, to which the ending “macchiato” was added, which means “spotted” in Italian. All thanks to the coffee stain on the milk foam, which forms after pouring coffee into a glass.
Macchiato is prepared with a lot of milk
What a macchiato is, the public learned in Europe and America in 1989. The coffee chain Starbucks included it in its menu; company representatives claimed that the idea of a traditional coffee dessert was borrowed from the Italians. However, Italians preferred coffee with a minimum amount of milk, and latte macchiato, having a layered structure, was more like their favorite American and European drinks. By the end of the 20th century, the invigorating drink lost its relevance, the item disappeared from the Starbucks menu, but the drink lingered in European coffee shops. Only after almost 20 years did macchiato return to the menu of coffee shops. Marketers have done a lot of work to remind the public what this drink is and how it differs from a regular latte. Now latte macchiato is very popular all over the world.
Your choice is stainless steel
Coffee in steel mugs will cool faster than in ceramic and glassware. This may be why stainless steel coffee may subconsciously disappoint you. But you will appreciate the silver or gold finish, which is often used to decorate stainless steel. Because you will think that the seller does not skimp on costs when using such modern cookware.
While researchers haven't yet paid much attention to the weight of coffeeware, studies of other beverages and food packaging have shown that heavier often equates to better quality. Therefore, stainless steel mugs often improve our understanding of the coffee that is poured into it.
Choosing stainless steel glasses for coffee
Irish coffee glass
Modern glasses for Irish coffee are strikingly different from those that were used previously. They come in many different shapes and sizes. The holder itself is small and comfortable to hold in your hand. It is attached to the body, and a 6-centimeter leg at the bottom holds the glass.
At the moment, the most popular glasses for Irish coffee are glasses made of double-layer glass. They retain heat well and do not cause pain in direct contact with the hands. There are 3 types of such glasses:
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A vessel made in the likeness of a tulip is served on the table along with a sweet treat; it is believed that it is the one that best preserves the taste of coffee.
Classic cylindrical glasses are the pioneers of Irish coffee. They keep coffee hot for a long time.An inverted cone with a wide base - it is used to cool coffee faster.
