Espresso coffee cups are only sort of coffee cups. They're like a shot glass version of a coffee cup, which does make sense as they are not supposed to be used with coffee, but rather with espresso. Yes, they certainly look like little bitty coffee cups, but it'd be rather frustrating trying to get a caffeine buzz from a cup that was so tiny. After all, the purpose of coffee for most people is to get energized quickly, without sleeping.

What Makes Espresso Coffee Cups Different?

Normal coffee cups are obviously much larger than your average espresso coffee cups. Espresso coffee cups don't have any particular standard size, though. Many times, the only way to tell the difference between what a company calls their espresso coffee cups and their latte or cappuccino cups is by looking at labeling. Every one of these various little cups have matching saucers.

Espresso Coffee Cups Are Much Smaller

Espresso coffee cups are tiny compared to regular coffee cups because espresso is so much stronger. In fact, espresso typically has three times the caffeine as regular coffee. Since the amount of caffeine in any kind of coffee is dependent on various factors, including the bean, this is only a guess. Trying different brands and blends of coffee, as well as espresso, will net you different results.

How Is Espresso Different Than Normal Coffee

Espresso is seen as a coffee type, although it isn't the bean itself that makes the difference, but the way the coffee is prepared. The most obvious difference between espresso and normal coffee is the density. When making espresso, machines force water that is under pressure through coffee grounds that are very fine, which creates a dense, strong coffee. The result, which is sort of syrupy, makes it quite clear why you wouldn't want to ingest an entire coffee cup of it all at once.

Can One Cup Coffee Makers Make Espresso?

Many one cup coffee makers really aren't capable of making real espresso. This is because espresso requires far more water pressure than regular coffee brewing, and your average one cup coffee maker really isn't up to the task. There are special espresso coffee pod holders that are available for use in espresso machines. If you're in to K-Cups coffee, there are some stronger blends that are labeled espresso blends. These solutions, though, probably aren't worth getting out your tiny espresso coffee cups, as you'll likely still need a full size coffee cup to get your fix. Ironically, although they are called coffee pods, most ESE coffee pods work much better in an espresso maker than a 1 cup coffee maker.

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