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Tom Moertel

I'm happy to see that Caffe Intermezzo is using my favorite espresso cups: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmoertel/370226296/in/set-72157594502093549/

I love those things -- thick, heavy, simple.

Chris Mayhew

I have zero connection at all, but you *must* try the Bodum Pavina Glass Cups. I haven't had espresso out of anything else since then. Easily 5-10 degrees warmer with dramatically less cooling. They're a function work of art with a shot of espresso.

Tom Moertel

Chris, I have a set of Pavina cups (and also a set of Assam cups), and I agree they are works of art. When I make somebody espresso for the first time, I'll usually use a Pavina to help them better appreciate the crema. See, for example, this photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmoertel/374829288/

But when I pull shots for myself, I go back to the 60-ml Moka Brown Sorrento cups for two reasons: (1) the heft is just right and complements the "weight" of the drink, and (2) I love the authoritative "clack" the cups make when returned to their saucers.

Cheers! --Tom

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